Parts Handling

Dorner’s new Universal Drive for its 2200 series low-profile, end-drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions. This new drive technology, developed by Electric Torque Machines (ETM), along with Dorner’s unique mount package is designed to integrate universally across the 2200 series end drive conveyor line.

Eriez’ air-operated lift-magnet system moves multiple parts or cutouts up and off of burn tables. It also can lift single sheets or plates up to 3" (76.2mm) thick from a stack to load a table. The system improves productivity and safety by eliminating manual handling of multiple parts and the need for operators to climb on burn tables, according to the company. Standard models have 24" (609.6mm), 48" (1,219.2mm) and 120" (3,048mm) designs to accommodate most common plate and sheet sizes.

Bertsche Vacuum Dryer can function as a standalone drying system or integrated in automation cells when bone dry parts are a critical part of final part condition, according to a Feb. 16 news release from Bertsche Engineering Corp., Buffalo Grove, Ill.

SICK Inc. announced the launch of its W9-3 photoelectric sensor, a high-performance sensor in an extremely tough plastic housing.

Dorner's 2200 Series conveyor with Precision Move technology now comes with a common drive option to power multiple conveyors in a fixed position from a single drive motor.

ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 6700 robot family, its seventh generation of large industrial robots.

With the FEEDERplus6, STROTHMANN has proved that a transfer system which unloads, orients, and feeds parts into presses all by itself can work more efficiently than double feeders or articulated arm robots, especially in small press gaps.

For a leading manufacturer of wind turbines, STROTHMANN has developed a pneumatic drive solution for the quadro turnstile.