SCHUNK INTEC S.L.U
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Our specialists have extensive expertise in stationary tool holders and clamping systems, gripping technology and automation technology. In addition to individual high-tech components, we provide intelligent complete solutions for robotic systems as well as for a wide variety of production and automation processes. Everything from a single source for every customer application. Technology is changing the world. Driving it forward like an engine. Accelerating, streamlining processes and making people's lives easier. As a team, we bring innovative solutions to life that make our customers better and better.
Products
SCHUNK MAGNOS KEH plus control unit
Magnetic chucks display the clamping status – modular control unit increases user comfort SCHUNK MAGNOS magnetic chucks provide lowdeformation workpiece clamping, free accessibility, and a fast workpiece change. To further increase operating comfort, all SCHUNK MAGNOS square pole plates are equipped with a status display from now on by default. It displays the current clamping status continuously, even when the magnetic chuck has been disconnected from the control and is in a pallet storage with clamped workpiece for instance. The competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology is also putting a modular designed control unit onto the market, which gives users a high degree of flexibility and operating comfort. The SCHUNK MAGNOS KEH plus is universally suitable for all SCHUNK square and radial pole plates. One, two, four or eight magnetic chucks can be actuated at the same time, depending on the basic version. Status monitoring via machine control By selecting the appropriate connection cable, both small magnetic chucks with 4-PIN connectors as well as large magnetic chucks with 7-PIN connectors can be actuated. Equipped with plug connectors, each cable can be exchanged quickly and easily. Moreover, it is possible to assign vacant slots at any time with additional magnetic chucks. To ensure process reliability in automated applications, it is possible to monitor each individual magnetic chuck. To do this, the individual clamping state is transmitted via a PLC interface to the superordinated system control. The SCHUNK MAGNOS KEH plus control unit is completed by the handheld remote SCHUNK MAGNOS HABE-S plus that is also modular. This allows control of the individual magnetic chucks and the individual 16-step holding force regulation process. The hand-held remote control continuously provides information on the individual clamping status of the connected magnet chucks via LCD display and LED. In the case of malfunctions, error codes are also provided on the display, making trouble shooting simple.
SCHUNK Tool Cart
A tool cart minimizes the risk of cut injuries From practice for practice – according to this motto, SCHUNK, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology, developed a compact tool cart for up to 156 tool mountings that provides the best protection against cuts in everyday operation as additional storage for the machine due to its trademarked push-fit system. "The tool cart is the result of an internal continual improvement process at the SCHUNK competence center for lathe chucks and stationary workholding in Mengen," explains Markus Michelberger, Head of Sales Workholding Systems at Heinz-Dieter SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG. The catalyst for this development was a typical occupational accident in the metal cutting – when removing a tool from the customary shelving system, a machine operator cut their forearm on the edge of a neighbouring tool. As part of the process of continuous improvement, a research project was started with the aim of minimizing the risk of injury when handling and storing tools outside of the machine. Free access to tools The carts made such an impression when put into practice that SCHUNK has now equipped every machine at the Mengen plant with an efficient, mobile storage rack. "Since customers always ask us about the tool carts during plant visits, we have decided to add these to our standard program," reports Markus Michelberger. The stainless steel push-fit system of the SCHUNK tool cart is designed in a way that the sharp cutting edges are always angled away from the machine operator while it is still possible to get safe access to the tool taper. Because there are gaps for the slots on the opposite side, the toolholder mountings with long tools can also be stored and accessed. The cart is delivered completely pre-assembled and is fitted with industrial rollers and handles for moving safely between tool presetting and the machine. It is available in two sizes and can be custom fitted with slots for interfaces BT 30, 40 and 50, SK/CAT 40, 50, CAPTO C6, HSK-A 40. 63 and 100. A drain pan for coolant is available as an option.
SCHUNK KONTEC KSC double clamping vise
Powerful double clamping vise with encapsulated drive The family of manual SCHUNK KONTEC KSC Basic-Line is known for high clamping forces, ease of use, short set-up times and excellent price-performance ratio. SCHUNK, the compe-tence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology is now expanding its modular system with the SCHUNK KONTEC KSC-D, a lightweight and flat double clamping vise espe-cially designed for demanding applications in automated machine tools with workpiece storage. An induction-hardened base body, long jaw guidances, fitted slide, case-hardened chuck jaws and a fully encapsulated drive ensure a high degree of precision, maximum wear resistance, and minimal cleaning effort. Completely nickel-plated, the vise is perfectly protected against corrosion for continuous use in pallet systems or on tombstones. Simple operation due to third hand function By means of a convenient third hand function, two workpieces can be inserted next to each other, fixed, and securely clamped together. Due to the trapezoidal threads, high clamping forces can be achieved with little manual effort. As part of the SCHUNK modular system for highly efficient workpiece clamping, the clamping force blocks offer further advantages: the clamping pins of the SCHUNK VERO-S quick-change pallet system without adapter plate can be directly screwed into the base body of the vise. The clamping force blocks can also be fitted with a wide variety of jaws from the SCHUNK standard chuck jaw range. The double clamping vise is available in three sizes with jaw widths of 80 mm or 125 mm, clamping forc-es of 25 kN or 40 kN, and base body lengths of 300 mm, 320 mm, and 740 mm.
SCHUNK ROTA NCA Power Lathe Chuck
Low-maintenance power lathe chuck with permanent lubrication and through-hole Constant clamping forces, minimal maintenance costs as well as high energy efficiency, and productivity are assured with the versatile SCHUNK ROTA NCA power lathe chuck. With its large dimensioned through-hole for automated bar loading and its convenient clamping range, the weight-reduced lathe chuck covers an extremely wide range of applications. The special geometry of the chuck body makes it easy to access tools, meaning that the ROTA NCA is especially suitable for use on modern turn/mill centers. In addition, the weight-reduced design ensures high energy efficiency as well as reduced acceleration, and deceleration times. The special sealing increases process reliability The special seal system located on the fine-serrated base jaws prevents grease from being flushed out and the clamping force from being lost gradually. Compared to conventional power lathe chucks, the lubrication intervals are extended by a factor of twenty. In addition, the seal prevents chips or dirt from penetrating the chuck body. To ensure maximum process reliability, all functional components are hardened and ground. The fine-serrated power lathe chuck (1.5 mm x 60° or 1/16"x 90°) is available in five sizes from 160 mm to 330 mm diameter with maximum clamping forces of 45 kN to 160 kN and through-holes of 32 mm to 104 mm for speeds from 3,500 rpm up to 5,500 rpm. The jaw stroke is a uniform 5.3 mm. The lathe chuck can be directly adjusted to the machines via an integrated interface.
SCHUNK Co-Act Gripper EGP-C
First certified industrial gripper for collaborative operation SCHUNK is building on its advantage when it comes to grippers for collaborative operation: with the SCHUNK Co-act gripper EGP-C, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology is presenting for the first time an inherently safe industrial gripper that is certified and approved for collaborative operation by the German Social Accident Insurance DGUV. The certificate simplifies the safety observation for collaborative applications and shortens the time requirement. The compact 2 finger parallel gripper enclosed with a collision protection cover covers a wide range of applications – from small component assembly in electronics and consumer goods industry right up to assembly applications in the automotive sector. At SCHUNK, the EGP-C Co-act is already prototypical of an HRC workstation in gripper assembly. Here, the worker takes on assembly and quality control, while the robot removes adhesive residues on a sharp-edged extraction plate with the gripper. This improves ergonomics and minimizes the risk of injury for the employee. The EGP-C Co-act satisfies the requirements of ISO/TS 15066 and is designed so that it cannot injure a person. A safe current limitation ensures that the requirements for collaborative applications are reliably satisfied. The gripper can be controlled extremely simply and via digital I/O. Thanks to an operating voltage of 24V DC, it is also suitable for mobile applications. Simplified safety observation for overall application The EGP-C Co-act is supplied as a completely pre-assembled unit with the right interface for the cobots of KUKA, Fanuc or Universal Robots. Interfaces for robots from other manufacturers are possible upon request. Furthermore, programming modules are envisaged for all conventional cobots which will further reduce the commissioning effort. The entire regulation and power electronics are fitted in the interior of the gripper, meaning they don't take up any space in the electrical cabinet. Brushless and thus maintenance-free servomotors as well as a powerful junction roller guides guarantee a high level of efficiency, and transforms it into a dynamic and high-performance expert for demanding handling of small and medium-sized parts. Within the reliable finger length, the gripper fingers obtain an approximately constant gripping force and speed over the entire stroke. In order to make the collaboration with the operator as fluid and as intuitive as possible, the gripper is fitted with LED lighting in traffic light colors, by means of which the user can signal the respective condition of the module. The certified gripper for small components is available from the first quarter of 2018 in size 40 with a finger stroke of 6 mm and a maximum workpiece weight of 0.7 kg. The gripping force can be adjusted by means of a rotary encoding switch in several increments. Additional sizes will follow in the first half of 2018.
HRC Grippers with Machine Tools
Using HRC Grippers with Machine Tools Typically robots used in manufacturing are kept in cages, to protect people working near them from getting hurt. According to many handling experts, this is now changing and that the direct collaboration of humans with robots will soon be an integral part of production automation in a few years. SCHUNK, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology are working on “taming” grippers for collaborative scenarios, and for the production field. According to many experts, repetitive activities such as loading and unloading of machine tools will be gradually taken over by collaborative systems. Employees are usually responsible for the management of several machines, such as raw and finished parts, and now collaborative robots are taking over the loading works. In contrast to conventional automated solutions with robots and protective fences, machine tools will be freely accessible during such collaborative applications: Individual orders and small series will be individually handled by the employee. Another field of application of collaborative systems is the handling of workpieces in health threatening areas, such as x-ray inspection of aluminum cast parts. The direct handling in radiation ranges of the x-ray machine can now be taken over by the Co-act gripper, before the component is handed over to the employee for individual post-processing and finishing. Grippers with DGUV seal According to SCHUNK, it will become more common in the future, to separate parts of a process and to divide the tasks between humans and robots. This applies in particular in areas where full automation will be difficult to implement or whether it is economically feasible. This particularly concerns applications, where the quantities are too low for a fully automated solution, and which are too comprehensive for manual tasks or vice versa. HRC solutions bring decisive advantages for such scenarios: They increase productivity, ensure a high degree of flexibility, and reduce the employee’s workload. Moreover, they reduce the risk of injuries and ensure constant quality of reproducible processes independent from the operator’s daily condition. Following the underlying standards and guidelines, SCHUNK has defined three central principles for HRC grippers: First, a gripper will never cause injuries during gripping. Second, a gripper must always recognize contact with humans. And thirdly, a gripper must never lose the workpiece. Depending on the application, the innovative family-owned company uses different technologies and components for this purpose: the basic version of a so-called inherent HRC gripper includes a limitation of the gripping force, which is activated in situations of danger, and limits the gripping force to 140 N. In addition, a HRC compatible design with rounded corners and edges reduces the risk of injuries. Moreover, in the future, it will be possible to equip the SHUNK Co-act grippers with additional features: Secure drives ensure that heavy parts are reliably held in the event of an emergency stop. An environment sensor permanently controls the environment of the gripper. Intelligent software evaluates the sensor signals and processes them. The safety directive for industrial robots DIN EN ISO 10218 is the basis for the SCHUNK Co-act series, and the aspects of the future DIN EN ISO 20218 are already been taken into consideration. Beside the SCHUNK SVH 5-finger hand, which is already certified and approved for collaborative operation by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), certification of further SCHUNK co-act grippers will probably be finished at the end of 2017. Sensory aura The Co-act Gripper JL1, the world’s first collaborative gripper, which directly interacts and communicates with humans, shows what is possible for the future. The HRC gripper was honored in April with the coveted Hermes Award for its high degree of innovation. Provided by a sensory aura and an artificial intelligence, which is completely integrated in the gripper, the Co-act Gripper JL1 is able to permanently collect information on the gripped component and its environment, to process them and to carry out situation-dependent reactions. An innovative kinematics, which allows a parallel and angular grip, ensures that part variants can be flexibly and alternately handled. Tactile sensors, which are integrated in the fingers, monitor the reliable grip, and ensure that sensitive components are not damaged. By means of specifically developed gripping strategies, the sensitive gripper adapts its behavior in real time, regardless of whether a component or a human hand is gripped. A touch screen and an integrated LED panel allows communication and intuitive interaction with humans. With OPC UA interfaces, the gripper is able to communicate with the robot and the higher level control unit.
SCHUNK Mechatronic Rotary Modules
Flexible rotary modules: compact, precise and dynamic Current discussions about the smart factory and Industry 4.0 can easily give the impression that the advantages of mechatronization can be attained only through radical change – a big bang, so to speak, in production automation. The exact opposite is the case: design engineers are increasingly recognizing the potentials of mechatronic components and are already using them effectively today. This also includes the mechatronization of rotative movements. There are good reasons why SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems has expanded its line of standard gripping system components with respect to electric rotary modules. Módulos flexibles rotatorios: Compacto, preciso y dinámico Whether for highly dynamic electronic assembly, freely positionable rotary indexing tables for assembly applications or powerful rotary actuators for heavy loads – the world’s most extensive line of mechatronic modules from SCHUNK, with more than 300 standard components, offers the right mechatronic rotary module for every dimension. Particularly for assembly applications in the electronics, consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries, for example, SCHUNK developed the endlessly rotating SCHUNK ERD miniature module, the world's only torque motor with an integrated air feed-through and absolute position measuring system. The module features two integrated air feed-throughs as standard equipment. Available options include four electrical feed-throughs and the SIL2-certified absolute position measuring system. The SCHUNK ERD, which is available in three sizes with nominal torques of 0.4 Nm, 0.8 Nm and 1.2 Nm, can be used to implement space-saving, high-torque and high-speed assembly systems that also fulfill the stringent requirements of the machine directives. The rotary module is driven by a brushless synchronous motor with permanent excitation. Its special geometry ensures high dynamics and acceleration. Also, due to the optimized air feed-throughs, pneumatic actuators connected to the module can be actuated more quickly. These two combined factors ensure short cycle times and high productivity. The absolute position measuring system eliminates the need for time-consuming reference runs during startup and after an emergency shut-down; also, the repeat accuracy is improved, with a specified value of 0.01 mm. A large number of pairs of poles ensures that the module generates a high rated torque of up to 1.2 Nm even at low speeds. The module can be controlled for example using Bosch-Rexroth IndraDrive CS drive controllers. Minimal interfering contours The versatile SCHUNK ERS rotary module was developed for rotary motions in the middle load range, which is most in demand. The most compact mechatronic rotary module currently available on the market has a height of only 66 mm in size 170. It achieves a rated torque of 5 Nm and a maximum torque of 17 Nm. This module enables the design of very versatile and compact systems. In assembly applications it can be used either as a rotary module or as a small rotary indexing table. The core component is a hollow shaft torque motor, which makes it possible to build a very lightweight and compact module that operates completely wear-free and therefore extremely efficiently. With its endless rotation at speeds of up to 250 rpm it can approach any intermediate positions at a repeat accuracy of 0.01°. As opposed to rotary modules with a conventional servomotor the ERS has no additional interfering contour. Elasticity from backlash and friction is also eliminated. Instead, the durable module features high acceleration, high turning speed and high precision. An optional pneumatic brake can be integrated to ensure reliable holding of single positions. A large center bore allows the feed-through of cables or workpieces, as well as the use of a camera. But that is not all. To conduct compressed air or signals directly without the use of hoses or cables, the compact module is also available in a version with pneumatic/electric feed-through, in which a slip ring or air duct enables the feed-through of up to eight electrical signals (24 V DC/2 A) and one fluid with a pressure of up to 8 bar. The SCHUNK ERS is available in three sizes with outer diameters of 135 to 210 mm. The version with a rotary feed-through is available in two sizes with outer diameters of 170 and 210 mm. To ensure maximum versatility in the control strategy, the modules can be operated with the SCHUNK ECM motion controller (48 V version) or with a standard controller, for example from Bosch or Siemens (560 V version). Free choice of motors The electrically driven SCHUNK ERM rotary module shows the tremendous advantages of using mechatronics also for heavy loads. This module combines high torques with high precision. That makes it ideal for the variable and precise positioning of heavy loads, such as for turning and reorientation of workpieces in automotive production. Spontaneous changes in the handling process and constantly changing parts families can easily be programmed to increase versatility in the process design. This also facilitates commissioning, since the ERM modules allow fast and precise fine adjustment of tolerances during system engineering, which is not possible with pneumatic rotary modules. In addition, it is possible to operate the modules at reduced speed during set-up or maintenance, which not only prevents damage, but also significantly reduces the time needed for the initial system start-up. The adaptive design of the ERM modules allows the use of all standard industrial servo motors. This provides a very high degree of freedom with respect to the control strategy. Equipped with the right motor, the properties of the system controller with respect to programming, safety or field buses can be transmitted directly to the module. Compensation of the different regional standards in Europe, USA and Asia is therefore relatively easy. In addition, the auxiliary gearbox, which turns in 4x90° steps, allows optimal adaptation of the interfering contour of the rotary module and drive unit for use with gantries. A standard center bore of 22 mm enables a very compact and uncluttered system design. Eight air feed-throughs supply compressed air to the pneumatic actuators downstream of the rotational axis. In size 160 the maximum output torque is 75 Nm and the maximum driving torque is 2 Nm. Compact powerhouses At the upper end of the performance scale SCHUNK offers three compact and intelligent high-performance rotary modules, which are optimally designed for robust use in industrial applications: SCHUNK PR 2, PDU 2 and PSM 2. These modules feature fully integrated electronic control and power components. This eliminates the need for an external controller and minimizes the number of cable connections, as well as fault susceptibility. The powerhouses are available in three standard sizes. They are controlled either via Profibus (up to 12 Mbit/s) or CAN-Bus (up to 1 Mbit/s). The modules are equipped with a USB device port for commissioning and parameterization via PC with the SCHUNK Motion Tool. Manual addressing is possible via a convenient rotary code switch. Initial module movements can be achieved manually by the use of DIP switches. The status is indicated via an LED display. Due to harmonic drive gears the PR 2, which is designed as a rotary module, and the PDU 2, designed as a linear axis module, achieve very high torques between 16 Nm and 184 Nm, depending on the size. The direct drive PSM 2 is ideal for moving small loads faster. With a torque of up to 1.8 Nm the compact module reaches speeds of up to 4,320 rpm. Individual control of the position, speed and torque is possible with all three modules. An incremental encoder ensures high positioning and repeat accuracy. The integrated brake allows reliable holding of the single positions.
SCHUNK VERO-S NSE3 Quick-change Pallet Module
A new flagship for quick-change pallet technology SCHUNK, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology, is introducing two premium quick-change pallet modules with unique features on the marekt: The VERO-S NSE3 138 quick-change pallet module and the VERO-S NSE-T3 138 tombstone module. Their most striking feature is an optional spring-actuated cone seal that automatically locks the module's changing interface as soon as the clamping pin is lifted. In combination with the integrated blow-out function, the quick lock prevents chips or dirt from lodging into the interface. Without changing the height, it locks the last gateway of the otherwise completely sealed modules. Pull-down force and rigidity have been increased even further SCHUNK has yet again boosted the performance characteristics of the VERO-S NSE3 138 as compared to previous top sellers. An enormous pull-down force of 8,000 N or 28,000 N with activated turbo function as well as increased dimensional stability for the module body have a positive impact on the rigidity of the clamping solutions. Thus, even the highest tilting moments and transverse forces can be reliably absorbed when parts are clamped at the base are machined on at height, for example. Clamping and positioning also occur via a short taper with a repeat accuracy of < 0.005 mm with the premium modules. This ensures maximum precision even in the most demanding applications. Due to the conical fitting, the clamping pins can also be joined into the modules eccentrically, making this process incredibly easy. The actual clamping is done via spring force without any external energy supply; it is form-fit and self-locking. The workpieces remain safely clamped in case of a sudden pressure drop in the air system. A pneumatic system pressure of 6 bar is sufficient to open the clamping modules. Convenient monitoring For maximum process reliability, both clamping slide positions "open" and "closed" can be queried as standard using dynamic pressure. On option, a position sensor can be used, which additionally detects a locking process without pins. Depending on the thread diameter of the clamping pins have holding forces of 35,000 N (M10), 50,000 N (M12), or 75,000 N (M16). All components, such as base bodies, clamping pins, and clamping slide, are made of hardened stainless steel, making them absolutely corrosion-resistant and extremely long-lasting. Special support areas facilitate cleaning and ensure a perfectly flat contact surface for the clamping devices and workpieces. The new premium modules are fully compatible with the previous VERO-S modular system, which now consists of more than 1,000 possible combinations for highly efficient workpiece clamping.
