Gripper for crankshafts
Challenge
On a crankshaft production line, a gripper needed to provide feedback about the gripped part when loading and unloading a tooling machine for the purpose of checking for the correct part. The high level of part variance was another challenge.
Solution
A standard swivel unit and a standard angular gripper were used for gripping the parts. The type check took place using an analog stroke measurement system that transmitted the exact bearing diameter to the control system.
Highlights and technical data
IP40
Pneumatic
External gripping
Gripping force safety device for spring
Technical Data
| Drive type | PNEU |
| Max. gripping force | 18000 [N] |
| Gripping concept | FORM |
| Gripping safety device | FED |
| Max. stroke | 40 ["] |
| IP class | IP40 |
| System weight | 24 [kg] |
| Max. workpiece weight | 15 [kg] |
| Max. workpiece temperature | 80 [°C] |
Built-in standard components