System reference
Handling system sand core in sizing
System solutions | Mechanical and plant engineering | Metal | Foundry
3-Jaw Concentric Grippers
Series GPD5000
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
1. 3-jaw concentric grippers
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
Challenge
Pick-up of up to 4 sand cores in a sizing bath. Rotation of the cores to evenly distribute the size and deposit the 5 sand cores in a row.
Solution
The sand cores are picked up in the center. The 4-fold endless rotation units are driven by two motors. Swivel units for the unfolding process are integrated.
Highlights and technical data
IP64
Pneumatic
Drive AC servo motor
Gripping force safety device for spring
Technical Data
| Drive type | PNEU |
| Max. gripping force | 1020 [N] |
| Gripping concept | KRAFT |
| Gripping safety device | FED |
| Max. stroke | 12 [mm] |
| IP class | IP64 |
| System weight | 116 [kg] |
Built-in standard components