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Energy chain retraction system for industrial robots

igus has developed a lightweight retraction system for feeding tubes for rivets and screws on industrial high-speed assembly robots. Called triflex RSE, the system prevents looping of the energy chain as it moves, preventing tube blockages from occurring which may ultimately lead to unplanned and costly machine downtime.

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Robot picked for tea handling role

To meet increased demand Clipper Teas has invested in a specially designed system for packing tea bags from the point where they exit the tea bag making machine. Frontline Packaging was chosen to design, manufacture or source all of the elements and recommended inclusion of a Universal Robot from R. A. Rodriguez to load the rectangular tea cartons.

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Avoiding contact related failures

Using FreeCon Contactless from Weidmüller, customers who employ industrial robots on their production lines can avoid contact related failures and cut maintenance costs.

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Heavy duty workhorse joins robot line-up

A 1000kg payload robot has joined Kawasaki Robotics’ heavy payload M-Series. Meeting an increasing demand for handling heavy loads, the new MG10HL’s compact design maintains rigidity and accuracy throughout its extensive motion range.

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Large capacity sealer

The new Proseal GT5exSD can seal trays up to 400mm wide, making it ideal in particular to handle large cuts of meat and joints. Top speeds for the single lane machine are up to 40 skin pack trays per minute.

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Optimum combination

The latest system delivered by Altec Engineering to a manufacturer of automotive engine control units is a good example of how a combination of operator and machine can provide an optimum solution.

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Large capacity sealer

The new Proseal GT5exSD can seal trays up to 400mm wide, making it particularly suitable to handle large cuts of meat and joints. Top speeds for the single lane machine are up to 40 skin pack trays per minute.

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Collaborative robot

Fanuc UK has announced the launch of its latest collaborative robot, the CR-7iA, with the ability to lift payloads of up to 7kg.

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Micro dispensing

With the Nordson EFD xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve quick release technology allows full change outs of wetted parts within seconds, reducing downtime for greater productivity.

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Industrial Ethernet connectors

With what is reported to be the widest range of Industrial Ethernet connectors on the market, no matter what the application – Murrelektronik has the connection technology covered.

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