EGK
Função
Sectional diagram
Sectional diagram
The user has access to the highest level of functionality due to the components embedded in the gripper. This allows the gripper fingers to be pre-positioned at high speed or for dipping into a workpiece holder. The gripping force can be continuously adjusted to the workpiece handling requirement. Workpiece recognition enables full process transparency for the user. In an emergency stop situation, workpiece loss can be avoided due to the integrated gripping force maintenance.
The BasicGrip and SoftGrip gripping modes are available. With BasicGrip and SoftGrip, continuous operation of the motor and thus permanent re-gripping of the workpiece is possible. The gripping speed is automatically optimized to the gripping force setting with BasicGrip. With SoftGrip, fracture-sensitive workpieces can be gripped particularly gently by reducing the impulse forces to a minimum when they hit the workpiece.
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Smooth profiled rail guidancee
with stainless steel front seal and food-compliant lubrication and cover made from resistant polycarbonate. - 2
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Fully integrated and sealed control and power electronics
with status LEDs and M8 plug connectors for connecting the voltage supply and communication. - 3
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High-resolution, output-side absolute encoder
for precise positioning of the gripper jaws with permanent absolute position feedback. - 4
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Sealed drive train with spur gear and pinion/rack principle
for a constantly acting gripping force over the entire finger length, without a minimum approach distance. - 5
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Brushless flat motor
for limited space and high torques due to external rotor. - 6
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Electromagnetic brake
with additional mechanism for maintaining gripping force and position during standstill or power failure.
Commissioning app in the SCHUNK control center
Connectivity
Software Service - Robot integration
Software Service - PLC integration
Commissioning app in the SCHUNK control center
The mechatronic grippers app simplifies commissioning, operation, diagnostics and service thanks to an extensive catalog of functions Users can control the gripper directly and perform application validation without the need for a PLC. The functions include network configuration, firmware updates, parameter adjustments and backups as well as comprehensive diagnostic options. The app is compatible with Windows and can be downloaded at schunk.com/downloads-software.
Connectivity
A wide range of available communication interfaces simplifies handling with a wide variety of control and robot manufacturers and ensures time savings during integration. Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP) enables direct integration without additional gateways into the control environment of leading PLC manufacturers on the market. With the Modbus RTU serial interface, the gripper can be connected to the tool flange of leading robot manufacturers without external cable routing. IO-Link is independent and offers flexibility in connecting to other networks.
Software Service - Robot integration
For seamless interaction between gripper and robot, software modules for integration into the robot control system of leading manufacturers are available. This means that the gripper's range of functions can be used directly without any additional programming effort and programming of the application can be started immediately.
Robot compatibility: Universal Robots e-Series via Modbus RTU, FANUC CRX via Modbus RTU, ABB OmniCore C30 via EtherNet/IP, YASKAWA YRC1000micro via EtherNet/IP, Kassow Robots via Modbus RTU.
Software and other compatibility notes can be downloaded at schunk.com/egu-software.
Software Service - PLC integration
For seamless interaction between gripper and PLC control, function modules for the programming interface of leading manufacturers is available. This means that the gripper's range of functions can be used directly without any additional programming effort and programming of the application can be started immediately.
PLC compatibility: Siemens TIA Portal (PROFINET and IO-Link), Beckhoff TwinCAT (EtherCAT and IO-Link), Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix Designer (EtherNet/IP and IO-Link), Bosch Rexroth ctrlX (EtherCAT, only with Bosch Nexeed Automation).
Software and other compatibility notes can be downloaded at schunk.com/egu-software.
Application example
Application example
Flexible laboratory automation with automated sample evaluation.
The servo-electric gripper handles trays and sample vials. Unscrewing takes place in an unscrewing station while the gripper holds the lid in place. After the lid is opened, the sample vials are fed to the pipetting unit and the sample is taken.
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Gripper for small components, electric EGK for tray and specimen handling
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Unscrewing station with gripper for small components MPG-plus and rotary drive ERD
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Horizontal traversing axis LDN
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Pipetting unit