Schunk sets a new standard for robotic grippers
On Stand 5024 in Hall 5 at MACH, Schunk will be inviting the manufacturing industry to review a host of new products that will receive their UK exhibition premiere at MACH, whilst industry experts will be discussing Schunk’s technology that meets the criteria of Industry 4.0.
As the industry benchmark in automation, Schunk recently received a visit from EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger to discuss Industry 4.0. At the forefront of the increasing importance of automation and digitisation and its sustainability, Schunk has set up a ‘Smart Factory’ task force responsible for strategy development and implementation of new business models. The company has also developed demonstration cells that incorporate pick and place units, 3-axis gantries, robots and mobile platforms that autonomously cooperate in assembly, inspection, packaging and transport processes. This expertise will be demonstrated in detail at MACH 2016.
As well as new products and production philosophies, Schunk will be drawing customers attention to the latest product lines that will include the PGN-plus universal gripper that has been considered a benchmark for gripping modules. With the MACH debut of the new PGN-plus Permanent, Schunk is raising the technology bar at this year’s show.
The Schunk PGN-plus Permanent is a robust gripper that reduces operating costs and offers a better performance than the current flagship PGN-plus that will also be shown at MACH. It ensures an excellent repeat accuracy of 0.01mm and its oval piston drive guarantees high forces in confined spaces. Schunk underlines the extraordinary performance of this universal gripper with a unique 30-year functional warranty, which is second to none on the market.
The Schunk PGN-plus Permanent seamlessly integrates into the PGN-plus family. Nearly the whole range of possible automatic applications can be process-reliably controlled with the universal gripper. This covers applications from machine/system loading in the metal cutting industry and foundries to assembly applications in the automotive and electrical industry through to delicate handling tasks in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
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