Anyone looking to automate palletizing, depalletizing, order picking, or sorting must handle different workpieces safely and efficiently. This is a real challenge in logistics, woodworking, and packaging. Schmalz presents the vacuum flat gripper systems FA-X and FA-M as a solution that is flexible and energy-efficient. Users can move workpieces made of wood, sheet metal, glass, and plastic. These can also be porous, flexible, and irregularly shaped. Thanks to their low weight and minimal interference contour, the end effectors are ideal for robotic arms. The flat gripper systems are optimized for sustainable processes and versatile material handling, offering maximum efficiency with minimal consumption.
Intelligent Technology for Sustainable Processes
The flat gripper systems feature a vacuum booster that ensures very short cycles. The FA-X variant has integrated vacuum generation, while the FA-M model is designed for external vacuum sources. They are available with suction grippers or a flexible sealing foam with adhesive film. Both flat gripper systems offer variants for different requirements: from the basic version to the intelligent version with LED display, energy-saving function, and integrated sensors.
Data on energy consumption and system status is displayed directly on the smart version, but it is also sent via IO-Link or through an app to the smartphone. This allows companies to keep their processes in view and optimize maintenance intervals specifically.
Save Energy, Reduce Costs
The energy-saving function reduces energy consumption by up to 80 percent, as individual nozzle strands can be switched on and off selectively. This not only reduces operating costs but also conserves resources. Downtime costs money. Therefore, Schmalz focuses on easy maintenance: users can replace the sealing foam in just a few minutes thanks to the quick-change adhesive film. The ejector is easily accessible. Optionally, an integrated sensor in the sealing foam detects whether the workpiece has been gripped correctly – this increases process reliability and minimizes scrap.
With the vacuum flat gripper systems FA-X / FA-M, Schmalz offers a solution that automates processes, reduces operating costs, and prepares production for the future. Users benefit from a flexible, maintenance-friendly, and intelligent technology that integrates seamlessly into existing systems.
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