The Stark division of the Roemheld group has developed a robotic gripper with zero-point clamping for automated pallet exchange on machining centre tables without their own media supply. The new clamping solution is available in the UK and Ireland through subsidiary company Roemheld UK.

Using Roemheld’s latest zero-point solution, the services needed for clamping and releasing the workpiece, whether hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical, are all transferred to the clamping plate via a multiple coupling integrated into the robot’s pallet gripper. The company can supply the system to suit a user’s specific requirements, representing a cost-effective, entry-level solution to automated production that is suitable for retrofit at any time.

Implementation is short owing to the system’s standardised coupling and flexible modularity.

Furthermore, the air-blow removal of swarf and automatic checking of correct component seating, clamping and release, means that customers can rest-assured of safety at all times.

For further information
www.roemheld.co.uk