Gripper for rigid axle
Challenge
In the production of semi-truck components, a 120 kg, 1,200°C component (rigid axle) needed to be removed from a forging press.
Solution
A synchronized servo gripper with a self-locking mechanism was developed as the solution. The jaw material was resistant to high temperatures and the gripper fingers featured integrated water cooling.
Highlights and technical data
IP40
Temperature-resistant
Gripping force adjustable
Drive AC servo motor
External gripping
Technical Data
| Drive type | electric |
| Max. gripping force | 8000 [N] |
| Gripping concept | FORM |
| Gripping safety device | FED |
| Max. stroke | 100 [mm] |
| IP class | IP40 |
| System weight | 320 [kg] |
| Max. workpiece weight | 120 [kg] |
| Max. workpiece temperature | 1400 [°C] |