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We need a robot to move 3 bottles weighing 120 grams total, having an open top, containing a food ingredient that can't be spilled. The distance to move is 2-12 inch segment. Place empty on filling station, move to conveyor. All this happens at standard conveyor height. What kind of robot would we need for this? Basic please, newbie.

Mark, for handling the bottles with the open tops, Schmalz Inc. offers a large area gripper "FXC". In case you're interested in some application pictures (we already handled open top bottles!) let us know -> marc.zuefle@schmalz.us or call us: (919) 713 0880 ext. 27

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, 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.)

Would like a recommendation on EOAT designer to work with to design a de-palletizing row pick tool for poor quality full glass bottle corrugated cases.

Marc Zuefle, Product Specialist for Vacuum Gripping Systems at Schmalz Inc. --> tel: 919 713 0880 x27 or marc.zuefle@schmalz.us

What is the maximum penetration depth of the needle grippers? Can they be changed?

We have pneumatic and electric needle grippers that we manufacture. Standard penetration depth of most of our models is 20 mm (0.79"). We can depending on quantity also make a unit with custom needles that are longer.

Justin Katz - Product Manager
justin.katz@schmalz.us
+919 (713) 088-0628

Do you have any good resources for intro / primers on industrial automation and system integration?

Hi Jordan - We're always happy to support educational endeavors.

Are you looking at end-of-arm-tooling information or components? And how may copies of information would you want to have sent? or are you looking for online versions?

Please feel free to email me directly at: mark.westphal@schmalz.us

Mark - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
(919) 713-0880

Looking for a company that does research and design to create construction plans for a complete assembly line build. Please contact me. Doug 216-706-6432

Hi Douglas - your project may be a little broader scoped that what we would be able to address fully, but I have given your contact info to Matt Specht, the local Regional Manager OH. He will be reaching out to you to see how he can help.

Mark Westphal

Mark Westphal - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
(919) 865-0566

If a robot is moving overhead to transfer an item from one area to another, how far off the ground must it be and what is the citation? Thank you.

Hi there Jamie -

I have passed your inquiry on to our Regional Sales Manager, Tom Comella.

607-368-8112 Thomas.Comella@schmalz.us

He will be reaching out to you to discuss options.

Thanx for your inquiry.

Mark Westphal Manager, Marketing

Mark Westphal - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
(919) 600-2185

I am integrating an ABB IRC5 robot using the 841-1 Ethernet/IP Master-Slave option. I want to have a controllogix PLC be master to the ABB robot as a slave. I also want the same port on the robot to be the master to a network of digital I/O, namely DSQC1030 I/O modules. Anyone with experience and some help on this would be fantastic. Thanks, Jack

This question doesn't fit our business. It would be better to consult with a controls manufacturer.

Thanx for your inquiry.

Mark Westphal

Mark Westphal - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
(919) 865-0566

We have developed a novel CNT infused textile sensor that can enable tactile sensing capability in robotics. Who are the robotic companies I could contact to discuss our technology? Ravi Sundaram CEO-Rushnano

Hi Ravi - the request you've submitted has been reviewed by our engineer team and they do not feel we offer a solution that would suit your needs.

Thanx for the inquiry and if Schmalz can provide additional solution needs, please contact us at schmalz@schmalz.us OR 919-713-0880.

Mark Westphal - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
+9197 (130) 880-0566

We are investigating RRS (Realistic Robot Simulaiton) topic. I would like to understand the benefit of RRS for us as customer and for the robot vendor ? Could you also define the difference between RRS1 & RRS2?

Hi Lucas - the request you've submitted has been reviewed by our engineer team and they do not feel we offer a solution that would suit your needs.

Thanx for the inquiry and if Schmalz can provide additional solution needs, please contact us at schmalz@schmalz.us OR 919-713-0880.

Mark Westphal - Manager, Marketing
mark.westphal@schmalz.us
+919 (713) 088-0566