Ask the Experts
Published on: 10/21/2008
Last Reply on: 01/05/2009
Category: Material Handling
Technology: AI, Motion Control, Robotics
I need a 2 jaw robot gripper to pick and place a 20mm x 20mm x 30mm piece of aluminium. It will be fitted to a vs series denso six axis robot. Do I need to purchase a gripper that's made for the type of robot or can I make up an adapter for the gripper? Need for my final year project. Thanks for any help.
Kevin, Are you required to use a 2-jaw gripper or can you pick using vacuum? If so, I can help you with the complete EOAT (End Of Arm Tool). Please call (919-233-4855) or email me if you want to use vacuum. Thanks-Matt
Matt Ossi from COVAL Vacuum Technology Inc. | 10/22/2008
Kevin, you don't have to purchase a special gripper made for the type of robot. We - Schmalz Inc. - are experts for Vacuum Gripping Systems, that fit every type of robot. In case you need help with the spec of the gripper - we are more than happy to assist you. You can contact our product specialist Marc Zuefle (919) 713 0880 x27 marc.zuefle@schmalz.us Have a great day, Daniel (Marketing Manager Schmalz Inc.)
Daniel Just from Schmalz, Inc. | 10/22/2008
PIAB also provides vacuum products such as suction cups and air-driven vacuum pumps for EOAT. Please contact our distributor in the UK at: Phone: +44 1509 857 010 Fax: +44 1509 857 011 Email: info@piab.co.uk Website: www.piab.co.uk Thanks.
Mike Tuohey from Piab Group | 10/23/2008
You should be able to make an adapter for the gripper you have. The robot tooling is generally "Generic" they may be operated by Air or electric solonoids, you will need to match the electrical and air requirements that are available with the interface and the signals on the arm. Make sure the adapter you make doesn't push the gripper too far from the mounting plate, you need to make sure it is in the weight and moment of inertia capacities of that robot.
Robin Schmidt from ABB Inc. | 11/25/2008
Troy Sather from Acieta, LLC | 01/05/2009