World of Vacuum Technology
Flexibility Plus Power:The New Large-Area Vacuum Gripping System FMP/FXP
Product Presentation05/2013
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Agenda
Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Conclusion
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Agenda
Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Conclusion
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Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
The Evolution of the Schmalz Area Gripper Series
Area gripperFM / FX
2001 - 2006
Area gripperFMC / FXC
2006 - 2013
Area gripperFMP / FXP
Mid-2013
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Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
Applications
Range of Applications
Palletizing tasks in the packaging industry Handling of unplaned wooden boards Gripping of different workpieces with only a single gripper
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Agenda
Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Conclusion
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Product Properties
State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC
• Flexible• Durable• Long service life• Two series
Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation (FMC)
With integrated ejector (FXC)
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State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC
• Modular DesignBasic body: Made from an extruded aluminum section Integrated vacuum generator (diff. performance classes) Connector for external vacuum generator
Valve module: Ball valve technology with or without bypass
Sealing element: Foam (different types, thicknesses and shapes) Suction pads (different elastomer suction pads)
Special functions: Separation function
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• Over 30,000 grippers sold and used by customers worldwide• Various standard versions available in the catalog and online shop• Numerous customer-specific solutions available
FMC/FXC Today
State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC
Standard Customer-specific
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Agenda
Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Conclusion
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• Reduction Weight reduction Lower sound level Minimum installation effort and shorter delivery times
Requirements on the Further Development
• Increase Higher flexibility and holding force Flexible adaption to changing conditions in production Optimized holding force for porous materials Optimized energy efficiency of the ejector Improved maintenance and service friendliness
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
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• Use of the latest manufacturing technologies (injection moulding, CNC foam cutting)
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Approaches for the Further Development
• Production of prototypes with different rapid prototyping processes
• Extensive tests in the lab
• Simulation on the test stand
• Intellectual property rights have been registered for multiple solutions
• Close cooperation with target customers
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Constructive Details: FMP with Sealing Foam
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation
Basic body made from an extruded aluminum section
Insert element for flowoptimization
End cover with connections forblow off and separation functions as well as attachmentpoint for the vacuum switch
Gauge for monitoring the operating vacuum
T-groove for attaching proximitysensors for parts detectionand cycle time optimization
Valve film for easy change ofvalve type and valve size
Integrated valve technology:flow resistors or check valves
Durable sealing foam with optimized adhesive film for simple and
fast foam replacement
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Insert element for flow optimization
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Optimized energy efficiency Fast evacuation by reducing
the vacuum volume
Easily exchangeablesealing foam
Removable without residue No cleaning of the metal sheet Up to 90% reduction in time
required
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The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Integrated valve technology
Integrated flow resistors Clover leaf shape for ball valve
technology Precisely defined dynamic
pressure at min. flow rate
Easily exchangeable valve film
Check valves integrated into the basic section
Standardized drilled holes forvarious technologies
Leakage-free
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Constructive Details: FMP with Suction Pads
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Plug-in suction pads for fast replacement, optimal height compensation and damping effect
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• Increased holding force and fault tolerance Valves without bypass Foam hole pattern with increased suction cell density Faster evacuation by reducing the vacuum volume
Highlights
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Holding force(at the same energy consumption)
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Ejector curve FXP
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Highlights
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
• Increased holding force and fault tolerance
Optimized curve with increased flow rate of the ejector
Working area
Higher flow rate:Increased process safety for porous workpieces
- 600 - 800
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• Increased energy efficiency:
Lower input pressure Reduced costs
Highlights
Holding forceEnergy consumption → + 25% compared to FMC/FXC
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• Improved maintenance and service friendliness
Reduced maintenance costs and less downtime No more replacement of seals Easy adaption to different flow technologies when
handling requirements change Quick-change adhesive foil
• More attractive design
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Highlights
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
• Weight reduction
Reduction by approx. 25% Shorter cycle times Reduced system costs thanks to the use of smaller robots
• Lower sound level
Reduction from 80 dB(A) to 74 dB(A)
• Shorter delivery times
Highly flexible production CNC foam cutting machine Basic section individually adaptable Quick-change valve foil
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Agenda
Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back
State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC
The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP
Conclusion
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Conclusion
Conclusion
The new area gripper series FMP/FXP from Schmalz sets new standards in process safety, energy efficiency and availability in automated vacuum handling.