Robot Grippers Made-to-Measure
Schmalz individually designs vacuum suction spiders for your application needs. The vacuum suction spiders have been designed according to a modular principle. All versions of the vacuum suction spider are derived from the basic design which can be flexibly optimized for complex handling tasks. Our experienced system consultants also use individual vacuum components from our broad range of products.
Application
- Automation of handling tasks in manufacturing assembly and quality control processes
- Linking robots in presses and bending centers
- Automating plastic injection molding machines, deep drawing machines, machining centers for wood and plastics, water jet machines, laser machines and punching machines
- Order picking in storage and distribution centers on industrial robots or gantries
- Handling of metal sections, blanks, stone, sheet materials, car body parts, glass and ceramic components, etc.
Your Benefits
- Modular system with standardized and harmonized components
- Flexible adaption to customer-specific requirements
- Combination of different gripping technologies (vacuum, mechanics, magnetics etc.) possible
- Low intrinsic weight due to basic components made of aluminium, steel pipe and plastics
- Minimization of cycle times
- Enhanced process safety due to integrated system monitoring and sensor technology
- Intelligent valve modules for unused suction cups
Design
The figure shows the basic design of the suction spider SSP. On request, individual configurations with many extensions are possible.
- Vacuum valve Pneumatic interface
- Terminal box Electronic interface
- Flange connection Mechanical interface for common robots and gantries
- Mounting sections Used as load beam and vacuum distributor
- Flexible suspension Spring-mounted connection suitable for workpieces with height differences
- Gripping system (FMP/FXP) with suction cups For handling uneven and non-rigid workpieces
- Gripping system (FMHD) with foam For handling heavy and rough workpieces
- Grippers with different gripping principles For handling a wide range of workpieces (e.g. magnetic grippers for handling perforated plates or needle grippers for CFRP materials)