Xcelerate X10 is able to stock up to five different robot grippers. With Xcelerate X20, it is possible to have up to six robot grippers. Xcelerate X60 can also stock up six robot grippers at robot loads of 50 kg and 70 kg. For Xcelerate X60 with the robot loads of 20 kg and 35 kg, even seven different grippers can be stored. By having the loading robot able to change grippers, it will automatically load products even if the products have different dimensions, whether they are cylinders or square objects or have a unique shape. With the help of the different types of gripper, you can handle a large number of product types. Automatically switching to a second product is therefore possible thanks to the automatic gripper exchange. However, it may also be the case that the machine clamp needs to be changed for a new product. Cellro also provides options here in the form of Fixture Exchange and Collet Exchange.
Types of robot grippers and fingers
The machine is generally loaded using two-point or three-point grippers. The product is then tightly gripped on two or three sides. It is also possible to have a double-sided or single-sided gripper configuration. By using a dual gripper, the robot can directly exchange the processed product for a new one, thereby keeping machine downtime to a minimum. This feature considerably speeds up the process as compared to working with a single-sided gripper and saves a huge amount of time.
Modularity offers customisation
An important aspect of the fingers is that they can be adapted to your production process. If you want other fingers made that will suit your product shapes, this can be done. You can have different fingers made providing the movements of the robot (including inside the machine) allow it.
Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out about Xcelerate’s other features, you can, for example, read more about the advantages of drawers and inlays. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about Cellro’s robot grippers and fingers or would like some advice tailored to your situation, contact one of our experts today.