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World of Vacuum Technology

Flexibility Plus Power:The New Large-Area Vacuum Gripping System FMP/FXP

Product Presentation05/2013

World of Vacuum Technology 2www.schmalz.com

Agenda

Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back

State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP

Conclusion


Agenda




Conclusion



The Evolution of the Schmalz Area Gripper Series

Area gripperFM / FX

2001 - 2006

Area gripperFMC / FXC

2006 - 2013

Area gripperFMP / FXP

Mid-2013



Applications

Range of Applications

Palletizing tasks in the packaging industry Handling of unplaned wooden boards Gripping of different workpieces with only a single gripper


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Conclusion


Product Properties

State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC

• Flexible• Durable• Long service life• Two series

Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation (FMC)

With integrated ejector (FXC)



• Modular DesignBasic body: Made from an extruded aluminum section Integrated vacuum generator (diff. performance classes) Connector for external vacuum generator

Valve module: Ball valve technology with or without bypass

Sealing element: Foam (different types, thicknesses and shapes) Suction pads (different elastomer suction pads)

Special functions: Separation function


• Over 30,000 grippers sold and used by customers worldwide• Various standard versions available in the catalog and online shop• Numerous customer-specific solutions available

FMC/FXC Today


Standard Customer-specific


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Conclusion


• Reduction Weight reduction Lower sound level Minimum installation effort and shorter delivery times

Requirements on the Further Development

• Increase Higher flexibility and holding force Flexible adaption to changing conditions in production Optimized holding force for porous materials Optimized energy efficiency of the ejector Improved maintenance and service friendliness



• Use of the latest manufacturing technologies (injection moulding, CNC foam cutting)


Approaches for the Further Development

• Production of prototypes with different rapid prototyping processes

• Extensive tests in the lab

• Simulation on the test stand

• Intellectual property rights have been registered for multiple solutions

• Close cooperation with target customers


Constructive Details: FMP with Sealing Foam


Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation

Basic body made from an extruded aluminum section

Insert element for flowoptimization

End cover with connections forblow off and separation functions as well as attachmentpoint for the vacuum switch

Gauge for monitoring the operating vacuum

T-groove for attaching proximitysensors for parts detectionand cycle time optimization

Valve film for easy change ofvalve type and valve size

Integrated valve technology:flow resistors or check valves

Durable sealing foam with optimized adhesive film for simple and

fast foam replacement


Insert element for flow optimization


Optimized energy efficiency Fast evacuation by reducing

the vacuum volume

Easily exchangeablesealing foam

Removable without residue No cleaning of the metal sheet Up to 90% reduction in time

required



Integrated valve technology

Integrated flow resistors Clover leaf shape for ball valve

technology Precisely defined dynamic

pressure at min. flow rate

Easily exchangeable valve film

Check valves integrated into the basic section

Standardized drilled holes forvarious technologies

Leakage-free


Constructive Details: FMP with Suction Pads


Plug-in suction pads for fast replacement, optimal height compensation and damping effect


• Increased holding force and fault tolerance Valves without bypass Foam hole pattern with increased suction cell density Faster evacuation by reducing the vacuum volume

Highlights


Holding force(at the same energy consumption)

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Highlights


• Increased holding force and fault tolerance

Optimized curve with increased flow rate of the ejector

Working area

Higher flow rate:Increased process safety for porous workpieces

- 600 - 800


• Increased energy efficiency:

Lower input pressure Reduced costs

Highlights

Holding forceEnergy consumption → + 25% compared to FMC/FXC


• Improved maintenance and service friendliness

Reduced maintenance costs and less downtime No more replacement of seals Easy adaption to different flow technologies when

handling requirements change Quick-change adhesive foil

• More attractive design


Highlights


• Weight reduction

Reduction by approx. 25% Shorter cycle times Reduced system costs thanks to the use of smaller robots

• Lower sound level

Reduction from 80 dB(A) to 74 dB(A)

• Shorter delivery times

Highly flexible production CNC foam cutting machine Basic section individually adaptable Quick-change valve foil


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Conclusion


Conclusion

Conclusion

The new area gripper series FMP/FXP from Schmalz sets new standards in process safety, energy efficiency and availability in automated vacuum handling.

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