OnRobot’s new 2FG14 and 3FG25 electrical
grippers for heavy-duty, collaborative applications are now
launching along with the new machine tending solution AutoPilot
powered by D:PLOY, developed in collaboration with Ellison
Technologies.
Collaborative applications have developed a lot over recent
years with cobot brands now capable of handling around 30 kg (66.13
lb). At the same time, industrial robots are increasingly being
deployed in collaborative applications, requiring a stronger
end-effector platform that enables improved workpiece
adaptability.
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The two new OnRobot grippers, the 2FG14
and the 3FG25, are unmatched in the collaborative electric gripper
space; no other electric grippers in this high-payload range offer
an all-round plug and produce experience, including fingers with
multiple configurations, flange adapters, cabling and comprehensive
software that removes complexity of robot programming. (Photo:
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OnRobot, the world’s leading provider of hardware and software
solutions for collaborative applications, is set to showcase two
powerful new grippers designed for heavy-duty applications at Booth
#1424 at Automate 2024 in Chicago, May 6–9.
The new three-fingered 3FG25 gripper provides users with 25 kg
(55.1 lb) of payload power in a compact, all electric, lightweight
form, unlocking the potential of the latest cobots.
“As cobots grow more powerful, OnRobot customers are scaling up
their collaborative applications,” says Enrico Iversen, CEO,
OnRobot. “Building on the success of our existing, industry-proven
gripper range, the new 3FG25 and 2FG14 grippers deliver unrivaled
gripping and payload power while also providing customizability for
heavy-duty applications, including harsh environments.”
Unmatched in the collaborative electric gripper space The
two new grippers are unmatched in the collaborative electric
gripper space, making them a powerful and intelligent alternative
to less adaptable pneumatic systems. No other electric grippers in
this payload range offer an all-round plug and produce experience,
including fingers with multiple configurations, flange adapters,
cabling and comprehensive software that removes complexity of robot
programming.
Increased ability to handle cylindrical workpieces CNC
machine tending applications typically involve heavy metal
workpieces. It’s a domain where OnRobot’s industry-proven 3FG15 has
been widely adopted, not least for its ability to successfully
handle cylindrical and odd-shaped items.
But handling heavier parts requires higher forces and handling
bigger parts requires a finger platform designed to accommodate
larger custom fingers. The new 3FG25 gripper addresses both
requirements, while still being, fully electric, and easy to use.
Set to launch officially on May 30th, 2024, pre-orders for the
3FG25 can be placed at Automate.
Popular two-fingered gripper doubles its payload
OnRobot’s newly launched 2FG14 is also making its North American
debut at Automate. Doubling the payload and gripping force of
OnRobot’s popular 2FG7 gripper while also providing 30% more total
stroke, the 2FG14 is a lightweight parallel finger gripper with a
payload of 14 kg (30.8 lb). The gripper is ideal in for example CNC
machine tending applications that involve handling heavy metal
workpieces with a new base design for challenging work environments
where workpieces are frequently exposed to oils or cutting
fluids.
“The 2FG14 is a great gripper. It’s easy to use and allows our
cobots to maintain maximum payload,” says Alex Pinkerton,
Mechanical Engineer at Gosiger, a leading robotics integration
firm. “OnRobot products have intuitive, operator-friendly user
interfaces and the 2FG14 maintains this tradition. It’s perfect for
demanding packaging, machine tending, and assembly
applications.”
Ellison Technologies’ AutoPilot Powered by D:PLOY OnRobot
has also collaborated with provider of advanced machining
solutions, Ellison Technologies, on the new AutoPilot powered by
D:PLOY showcased in Doosan Robotics’ Automate Booth #850. Ellison’s
AutoPilot powered by D:PLOY simplifies the process of deploying and
redeploying CNC machine tending applications.
OnRobot’s D:PLOY is industry’s first automated platform for
building, running, monitoring, and redeploying collaborative
applications. D:PLOY automates the deployment process, which
slashes deployment times and enables deployments to take place on
the factory floor - with zero programming and zero simulations
required.
“Companies racing to plug labor gaps and meet growing demand in
an uncertain economic climate can’t afford to spend weeks deploying
and redeploying CNC machine tending automation,” says Greg Haley,
VP of Automation at Ellison Technologies. “D:PLOY is the perfect
software for Ellison’s AutoPilot solution as it decreases the
programming complexity and makes part changeover a snap. This puts
automated CNC machine tending in reach for more customers than
ever, even those with high mix, low volume part runs.”
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About OnRobot OnRobot was founded in 2018 with the
mission of breaking down automation barriers and bringing the
benefits of robotic automation to manufacturers of all sizes and
industries. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, and with offices
spread across the globe, OnRobot is the world’s leading provider of
hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications,
such as palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, pick and
place, sanding, screwdriving, and many more. The solutions are
provided through more than 700 distribution and system integration
partners and based on the same ‘One System, Zero Complexity’
platform, delivering a unified experience across all major robot
brands. www.onrobot.com
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