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A-Drive has been using GSX electric cylinders from Curtiss Wright in its actuator solutions for a long time. Now these cylinders are equipped as standard with options that were previously only available as special versions.
read more...The young market for collaborative grippers is growing and growing. The increasing variety of products on offer presents end users with the question: Which gripper is best suited to my application? One thing is certain: automation success stands and falls with the choice of the right end-of-arm tooling.
read more...The new stainless steel cylinders in the CG5-X2977 series from SMC are specially designed for use in damp or aggressive environments. All external parts are made of stainless steel and are permanently resistant to attacks from acids, alkalis and aggressive cleaning agents.
read more...A connector holder should not take up much space, securely hold connectors in place and be easy to handle - because assembly has to be quick. The new M8 connector holder from Hebotec is designed to meet these expectations.
read more...Criteria for selecting the right gripper
Every automated production system is only as efficient and reliable as its weakest link. To ensure that the gripper is not the weakest link, the user must pay attention to the correct specification of the gripper, taking into account the operating environment.
read more...The FTX215, the fourth and final size in Exlar's FTX actuator series, is now available. Forces of up to 178 kilonewtons can be achieved. The flexible motor mounting concept increases availability and reduces costs.
read more...At this year's Hannover Messe, IMI Precision Engineering will be showcasing its latest IMI Norgren brand products, which are designed to support visitors and customers on the path to digitalization.
read more...At the Hannover Messe, Balluff is focusing on the benefits of Industry 4.0 solutions - based on IO-Link, industrial network technology, machine vision, industrial identification and its sensor expertise.
read more...Gripping, lifting, positioning, setting down: The basic work process in pick-and-place applications is always the same. However, the requirements that plant manufacturers and their customers place on drives and grippers are different.
read more...Lifting aid for the steel industry
The EDC electric chain hoist from Kito is particularly lightweight, can be integrated into existing systems and is suitable for handling any load quickly. In Hesse, it is used in steel processing.
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