A specialty of gripper technology from Gimatic make Gripper systems for robots. You will end up being one Robotic arms attached. Depending on the application, these are, for example, parallel grippers, finger grippers, removal gripper or angle gripper. In so-called End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) solutions, components are customized for e.g. B. pick-and-place applications. One is also new Denso grapple kit. We present these and other innovations to you below:
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Robot gripper kit for Denso and Universal Robots
Gimatic started making practical robotic gripper systems kits in 2019 in cooperation with robot manufacturers to develop. After the starter kit from Universal Robots, there is currently a gripper kit for a Denso Cobot.
Energy efficient robotic gripper kit for Denso robots
08.09.2021 | Gimatic has in cooperation with DensoEurope developed a robot gripper kit for the Cobotta robot from Denso. It includes four mechatronic grippers with accessories. This allows users to easily solve pick-and-place applications in assembly and automation. The one designed for easy handling Cobot is based on an open platform that can be flexibly integrated into existing systems. Due to its exceptional compactness, the collaborative robot is suitable for working in confined spaces.
In the gripper kit for cobots four different robot grippers offered: the 3 finger gripper MPTM1606, the parallel gripper MPPM1606 and MPXM1612 as well as the long-stroke parallel gripper MPLM1630. The selection of the robot gripper was made in such a way that the user can choose the optimal gripper type with a maximum payload of 270 g.
One hundred percent gripping force assurance
The light 3 finger grippers have a 100 percent gripping force protection with high gripping force in relation to size. This means that they are only powered when they are moving, which makes them very energy-efficient. The cobotta The customer simply selects the robot gripper that is right for them and thus solves their handling task with little effort. The kit is supplied as a complete kit. In addition to the robot grippers, it includes a robot flange, covers, finger grippers, Cables with plug and screws.
Do users want a little more Automation or Flexibility, they can add additional components like Sensors or Camera integrate. The interfaces for this are already on the Cobotta. The Denso Kit is available in a standard version and optionally with a peak output (P). This emits a 24 V signal when the component is gripped.
Robot drives for the rapidly growing market
The robot gripper kit is intended for Denso dealers and end customers Robotic address. Sales start at the trade fair Motek 2021. The kit can be obtained from Denso, its system integrators and the gripper manufacturer. The fully ecological cardboard box contains a wooden plate on which the gripper and components are mounted. All packaging materials are recyclable.
3 finger gripper starter kit for Universal Robotics
19.06.2019/XNUMX/XNUMX | So far, there has often only been either a specific robot gripper type on the market for robots from Universal Robots (UR) or a universal gripper that is very large, heavy and expensive. Gimatic has recognized this and now its plug-and-play program as Starter kit for the new UR E series hung up. The user can select the right robot gripper for his application from ten types and 20 variants. With this, e.g. B. 3 finger gripper flexible and precise different objects.
Geiger Handling relies on the Gimatic gripper portfolio
The available mechatronic parallel grippers, 3-finger grippers or angle grippers are plug-and-play capable. The starter software for the E series is included. The grippers can be easily installed using an Allen key and have a 100 percent gripping force safeguard. They are only powered when they are moving, which makes them energy-efficient. Depending on the size, the weight of the compact grippers is only 390 to 890 g. With that they are up to 75% lighter than comparable products on the market. Usable on both sides, they grip either from the inside to the outside or vice versa. For the production of individual gripper fingers, Gimatic offers a finger gripper service.
Gripper starter kit for creative ideas
The starter kit is delivered in a practical cardboard box, which consists only of reusable materials. Equally flexible, Gimatic would like to offer its customers the unique opportunity to implement their own ideas and expand the functions of the existing technology by integrating additional components such as a camera or sensors. The starter kit is available in a standard version and a version with Peak output (P), which emits a 24 V signal when the component is gripped. The starter kit addresses UR Robotics' dealers and end customers. The delivery time is only about five working days. The starter kit is delivered in a fully ecological cardboard box.
End of arm tooling for all cases
Gimatic supplies End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) solutions including cabling, tubing and sensors. The specific to the customer's equipment tailored system technology is plug and play capable. The components are built in panel construction on aluminum profiles and 3D form parts. The following new developments are attracting attention:
View EOAT Solutions 4.0 with Augemented Reality
23.05.2019/XNUMX/XNUMX | Gimatic is a provider of EAOT (End of Arm Tooling) solutions and has presented its expertise in robotics in a small video. The user can now do this in advance by Eyed reality consider.
EOAT components with fixed grippers for various components
10.04.2019/XNUMX/XNUMX | Previously, when handling components with different shapes such as body parts in the Automotive industry the EOAT solution can be used to match the geometry of the respective component. Gimatic now has the suspensions and ball joints for suckers designed so flexibly that components with different shapes can be moved with just one EOAT. The new VSF series was designed in particular for robotics applications in which various components with different geometries have to be moved quickly, safely and precisely.
Such applications are mainly found in the production of the automotive industry and also in the packaging industry, for example in palletizing. The VSF series includes different suspensionsthat ensure that the gripping elements are firmly fixed at all times depending on the application The correct positioning of the gripper parts of the EOAT in relation to the component to be handled takes place via a clamp in the suspension that is set when the first part is gripped. After this is configured, the EOAT works completely rigid. It can be reconfigured at any time if necessary.
Turn-resistant or rotatable version
The clampable plunger holder can be non-rotating or rotatable. A non-rotating variant is used when the gripper is out of round and has to be fixed in a certain position. Is the RobotIf, for example, a vacuum suction cup is used that is round and works in any position, a rotatable version is used.
Harmonic gears for industrial robots, cobots and handling
The attachment of the plunger can be via a separate clamping element or via a thread. The user can find suitable fastening elements in the Gimatic modular system. According to the designs described, the following suspensions are available: anti-rotation with smooth body and VSNF clamp, anti-rotation with thread and VSNTF clamp, rotatable with smooth body and VSRF clamp and rotatable suspension with thread and VSRTF clamp.
Gripping thin sheet metal - no problem
The functionality should be based on a Body parts in the automotive industry be made clear: For example, the EOAT is brought up to a concave or convex sheet metal part for the removal process. The spring in the suspension is compressed. The spring-loaded position is fixed with the clamp. The clamping force is quite high at 200 N. The terminal status "OPEN" or "CLOSED" is queried via magnetic sensors.
These vacuum grippers handle everything
After the component has been deposited, the clamping is released and the plunger extends completely again. thanks to the rigid fixation the handling unit can be moved with high accelerations and positioned very precisely. The clamping of the suspension after the elastic compensation and the gripping of the component prevents damage from uncontrolled elastic springback. Even a component as thin as a car roof is therefore not deformed.
Patented ball joint with suction cup and clamp
The suspensions are primarily for the use of Vacuum cups designed, but other components such as parallel grippers from the Gimatic range can also be attached. With the VAB series, new ball joints with suction cups were developed for vacuum suction technology, which also have a clamp. The pneumatically operated joint is equipped with a locking and an unlocking device. Because the pivot point of the joint is very close to the level of the suction cup, this prevents the suction cup from “floating” and thus securing the goods to be transported.
Robot grippers Applications from research to agriculture
Gripper for picking strawberries XNUMX/XNUMX
09.07.2018 | The Spanish branch of Gimatic recently had a nice application with strong future potential Strawberry harvester implemented. Agrobot's E-Series has been designed to operate autonomously within the rows of any strawberry farm. The harvester does not touch any fruit. Up to 24 built-in robotic arms grab the stalk of the strawberry, cut it from the plant and then place the strawberry in the field container for later packing into the consumer container. Linear technology ensures the positioning of the robotics. State-of-the-art image processing determines the ripeness of the strawberry, because after all, only ripe fruit should be harvested. The entire machine is operated without compressed air and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Planetary gears & strain wave gears precision from Schaeffler
The electrical ones were installed angular gripper of the MPBM 1640 series. The plug-and-play radial grippers adapt to any workpiece size and have two self-centering jaws. When the gripper has grabbed the power consumption is switched off. Even in the event of a power failure, the gripping force is safely retained. The brushless DC servo motor integrated in the gripper has a long service life. The gripper runs maintenance-free for up to 10 million cycles. It is controlled via a PLC signal I / O. The MPBM 1640 is also compatible with MRE rotary modules. Rotary gripping can then also be implemented in this way.
Camera-based sensor software lets robot grippers see
June 17.06.2018, XNUMX | Based on their research, it is the startup Rovi RobotVision For the first time in the world, expensive traditional electronic sensors have been replaced by a new software and replace common cameras. Because the motor can be controlled directly, the inventors used grippers from Gimatic.
Archive for robot gripper news
- Standardized base plate for building robot grippers
- Sensor box for robot grippers
- Gripper trends in collaborative robotics
Standardized base plate for building robot grippers
12.06.2017/XNUMX/XNUMX | For the first time there is a standardized base plate lasered sheet metal for the quick and inexpensive construction of robot gripper systems. Gimatic presents these especially for the plastic injection molding industry.
All of the manufacturer's standard connecting parts, such as exchangeable clamping pieces, including suitable components such as sprue grippers, can be attached to the 400 x 400 mm base plate. The base plate consists of galvanized sheet steel. The integrated elongated holes allow the components to be attached to be attached very flexibly.
Many simple applications for handling in the Plastic Injection Molding Industry can be set up inexpensively on the 485 g light plate, such as a robot changing system. The previous structure with profiles is no longer necessary. This saves installation space, time and thus costs.
Sensor box for robot grippers
08.05.2018 | Gimatic presents the new electric 2-jaw parallel gripper MPRJ that centers itself and can be used for gripping inside and outside. A new modular sensor box can be individually adapted to the application.
The electric 2-finger gripper MPRJ has been designed to grip the load both from the outside as well as from the inside to clamp in. In order to adjust the respective position, the finger grippers were designed to be movable. The load is held in place by the force of the built-in spring. The gripper holds the load 100 percent even in the event of a power failure or when the engine is switched off.
Reading tip: Rollon | The engineering partner
The parallel gripper is equipped with a 3-pin M8 connector for a 24 VDCPower Supply and open/close (ON/OFF) signal. Additional external control electronics are not required. The maximum total clamping force of the MPRJ is 24 N, the maximum stroke is 53 mm. The 2-finger gripper is suitable for gripping a wide range of products without changing jaws.
With the new modular SBM sensor box, Gimatic is bringing a system onto the market that has been specially developed for use in robot gripper systems. The modular structure allows it without any problems additional sensors to install and also to set the desired logic and / or triggers. This eliminates the need for open inputs in the original electrical design.
The sensor system consists of one or more Multiple units SBMM, one or more secondary units SBMS and a terminating and fixing unit SBMK. Master and slave modules can be daisy-chained with up to 20 slave modules, allowing application-specific systems to be run. With dimensions of 34 x 36 x 10 mm per module, the sensor box is very compact and can be easily configured manually using triggers. Everyone Sensor output can be configured as NO or NC. The master device simultaneously updates two digital output signals via the series of normally open and normally closed contacts. The range for the power supply is from 10 to 32 V.
Gripper trends in collaborative robotics
02.11.2016 | smart robotics relies on Gimatic products and thus provides its customers with competitive advantages. "We sell the lightweight robots from Universal Robots from Denmark and are looking at their possible use in the area of human-machine cooperation. We rely on the know-how and reliability of Gimatic for the built-in robot gripper technology," says Torsten Woyke, Managing Director of Smart Robotics GmbH, Pfullendorf.
The collaborative robotic arms help increase productivity and profitability in a safe working environment for employees. With six joints and unrivaled flexibility, they are able to mimic the movements of a human arm more easily than other competitors. Our robotic arms are also suitable for medium-sized companies that have previously not used them due to the costs.
If the application allows it and there is no additional danger from the grippers, our robots can do the same work without housing. With an average duration of just 195 days, we offer the shortest payback times in the industry. Our robotic arms typically set up within an hour and are then immediately ready for use. Thanks to the touch screens and Codingmethods, the devices can be programmed within minutes. In this way, collaborative robot arms can be moved as often as necessary during operation and reprogrammed accordingly. Many of our collaborative robotic arms work without expensive barriers after risk analysis.
Safe robot grippers for the worker
As a supplier of robots, we always need different types of grippers. the Electric Gripper from Gimatic are ideal for many of our applications. The low but still sufficient gripping force cannot cause any injuries to the worker. The low weight reduces the load on the robot arm and the electrical interface also helps the customer to reduce costs. Thanks to Gimatic's own integration, we don't have to worry about attaching the gripper, since we get the right adapter included. "I remember an application of the Comet Group, global system provider for precision tools," Mr. Woyke thinks back. "Gimatic recommended our robots for an application in which the grinding edges of a precision drill are automatically brushed.
The one to be manufactured drill has three cutting edges, which are designed with different cutting angles. Our robot arm takes the raw parts from a cassette where they are arranged in rows and links and feeds them to the brushes. The cutting edges must be aligned with their respective cutting angles to the robot. The gripper has to keep the drill clean and feed it very gently so that if a worker's finger gets in the way, it doesn't get injured. Reliable holding and 'sensitive' feeding can be reliably implemented with the innovative gripping technology."
CNC + robot programming on one platform
The removable disks proven for mounting robots suspended from the ceiling. Otherwise, the robot has to be unscrewed by at least two people for service, which is often very complicated due to a lack of space and can sometimes lead to accidents. With the removable plate, one person can remove and maintain the robot alone. As already mentioned, no re-teaching is necessary after maintenance due to the high accuracy of the plate.
Focus on electric grippers
Due to robotics, our focus is clearly on one electric parallel and 3-jaw gripper. Almost as important as the gripping technology are the exchangeable plates mentioned, which not only enable the grippers to be changed easily, but also help the entire robot to be used flexibly in different applications thanks to their high load capacity. The accuracy of fit was always such that no points had to be re-taught. In the future, we will also rely on the new force sensors that Gimatic kindly let us test in advance.
Machines and robots are to become even more flexible and mobile, so that new sectors such as the Handcraft can be developed. In industry, this serves to further develop intralogistics. We already offer autonomous transport systems that can move in space without GPS or external markings and can be programmed and controlled via cell phone or tablet.
gripper | pneumatic + electric from various manufacturers
We are eagerly awaiting further developments from Gimatic that will help us to sell our robots. For example, we could have one collision protection good use, which registers excessive contact with the gripper and forwards this information to the robot. We would also be happy about a gripper with a lower power consumption, since we could then connect it directly to our tool flange.
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