July, 2012
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Schunk Gripping Modules: Simpler, Lighter More Flexible
Morrisville, NC — New from Schunk is its electrically driven small parts gripper, EGP. The product makes the conversion from pneumatic to elec- tric gripping modules much simpler. Compared with other electrically driven small parts grippers on the market, the EGP scores points
of sensor distributors (open/closed). Like the MPG-plus, the EGP
also can be bolted through or bolted on either the side or bottom, for increased flexibility in designing the system. The lightweight construction in the design of the EGP is because of the use of special high-grade alu- minum, which reduced excess mate- rial on the gripper housing and inter- nal components. This enhances the dynamics and energy-efficiency of the system. Without the occurrence
of significant interfering contours, two positions can be reliably moni- tored by an integrated and program- mable magnetic switch, which shows whether the system is “open” or “closed.” The switch-off points can be programmed as well, which further increases the process stability. Reliable position monitoring and detection of different sized work- pieces are possible even when using very short strokes. The first version is the EGP size 40. Weighing only
400g, the gripper is designed for workpiece weights up to 675g, can achieve a stroke of 6mm per finger, and has a four-stage adjustable grip- ping force of 135N with a closing
time of <250ms. Contact: Schunk, Inc., 211
Kitty Hawk Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560 % 919-572-2705 fax: 919-572- 2818 E-mail:
info@us.schunk.com Web:
www.schunk.com
See at Intersolar Booth #7435.
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New lightweight, fast-operating gripper.
because of its high speed and simul- taneous high gripping force. A pow- erful roller guide ensures high effi- ciency and makes the gripper highly dynamic, especially for demanding pick-and-place applications. Since the EGP is based on the
time-tested pneumatic small parts gripper MPG-plus, it offers a number of additional advantages. Users can completely transfer the sensor sys- tem of the MPG-plus to the EGP and can quickly convert existing systems from pneumatics to electric opera- tion. Control of the gripping module is the same as for the MPG-plus — either directly (digitally) or by means
Wake Forest, NC — Connector dis- tributor BTC Electronic Components is now offering new lightweight alu- minum hybrid hermetic connectors from Hermetic Seal Corporation (HSC). HSC, a part of Ametek/HCC Interconnect Technologies, is now producing lightweight hybrid her- metic connectors with weight savings up to 68 percent over similar stain- less steel construction. The combina- tion of an aluminum shell, stainless steel inserts and 52 alloy pins pro- vides a true glass-to-metal seal (GTMS) connector. Current configurations include:
BTC Offers Hermetic Seal’s New Lightweight Connector
MIL-DTL-5015 Class “H” and MIL- DTL-38999 Rev “J”. Other configura- tions are available based on specific requirements. The connector is a good fit for designers looking for weight sav- ings, and so far, the main application
has been on the F-35 aircraft. Contact: BTC Electronic
Components, 2709 Connector Dr.,
Wake Forest, NC 27587 % 800-526-2828 or 919-556-8900 fax: 919-556-8959
E-mail:
info@btcelectronics.com Web:
www.btcelectronics.com
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