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www.machineryupdate.co.uk JULY/AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> MACHINERY UPDATE 75 Feature: Automation, robotics and vision Developing end-of-arm tools to accommodate a wide variety of parts with different contours is a key factor in the flexible use of cobots in manufacturing New grippers deliver ongoing functionality Machinery Update talks to Piab about its ‘ready-to-go’ vacuum grippers that can adapt to a variety of contours to handle different parts easily The functionality of a cobot is decided at the end of its arm and the latest Kenos vacuum gripper from Piab increases the flexibility of cobots and the range of applications without the need for retooling. End-of-arm tools play a key role in cobot functionality as it allows the cobot to pick up a part. And although specific tools can accommodate a specific part and perform well in a defined process, developing tools to accommodate a wide variety of parts with different contours is a key factor in the flexible use of cobots. Taking these requirements into account, Piab has introduced its first ‘ready-to-go’ vacuum gripper unit specifically for use with collaborative robots (robots which can be used in close proximity to humans). The result is the new, compact KCS series Kenos vacuum gripper that can pick up products of many different shapes and is designed in such a way that different grippers can be exchanged easily and efficiently via a quick-change system. The system consists of a separate pump unit in which a modular vacuum generation device is integrated in the smallest space – and a gripper unit. Both are connected to each other by the quick-change system. The entire unit can be attached to all common cobot models with a suitable adapter. DETECTION OF WORKPIECES The main gripper consists of a technical foam on its underside, which can adapt to a wide variety of contours and thus very flexibly handle different parts. In many cases, this eliminates the need for accurate detection of a workpiece as well as the detection of gripping surfaces. In many applications, having to use a new gripper when changing the parts to be picked up is not necessary. The cobot is therefore ready for immediate use during different processes. In addition to this flexibility in An FDA-approved technical foam can be used for food products changing between various products easily, time and cost savings are achieved through shorter downtime and any retooling times. This also supports the economic production of ever smaller batch sizes, especially in markets with a high demand for individualised or personalised products. When handling food, the gripper can be equipped with a special FDA-approved technical foam. At the same time, for special applications, such as the handling of plastic bags filled with concentrates or granules, Piab has developed another gripper unit, which can be swiftly exchanged via the quick-change system. Both of these gripper units are characterised by their edgeless design, says the company. Due to the rounded sides and the technical foam surface of the main unit, possible injury hazards are largely eliminated. This makes the gripper units particularly safe to use on cobots, which co-operate freely with humans and thus can also increase the acceptance by the operators. T 01509 857010 W www.piab.com
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