Real-time process control
Intelligent Profinet parallel gripper
With the smart EGL Profinet parallel gripper, Schunk has the world's first Profinet universal gripper with integrated electronics certified in the highest category C in its portfolio.
Its high-performance Profinet interface creates the conditions for real-time process control and maximum performance. With a variable gripping force of between 50 and 600 newtons, the compact gripper covers an extremely wide range of parts. It can alternately handle different parts weighing up to three kilograms - PCBs in the electronics industry as well as components in consumer goods assembly or mechanical engineering. The finger position, closing speed and gripping force can be freely programmed within the maximum stroke of 42.5 millimetres per finger. To shorten the cycle time, the fingers can also be pre-positioned as required at a speed of up to 150 millimetres per second.
Interactive commissioning wizard
The complete control and power electronics of the EGL Profinet are installed in its interior to save space, so that it can be used decentrally and, thanks to the 24-volt DC operating voltage, can even be mobile if required. Thanks to its standard plug-in technology, certified Profinet interface and commissioning wizard, the gripper can be quickly and easily integrated into systems. The latter guides the operator step-by-step through the entire commissioning process - from configuring the hardware to integrating the GSDML file and programming the PLC. The individual procedures can be tested using integrated test functions. In addition, a diagnostic interface enables access to the most important process and status data of the gripper.
A solid aluminum housing, stable guides and a brushless servo motor ensure robustness and long-term reliable operation with minimal maintenance. In the event of a power failure, an electrically activated brake ensures that the position of the gripper fingers is maintained and no referencing is required. In addition to the version with Profinet interface, the gripper is also available in versions with Profibus DP and CAN. as
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