Gripper for sand cores

Challenge

Sand cores that were removed from a core shooter and assembled to a core package needed to then be submerged in a coating basin. The core package needed to be turned in this process. The coating is used in the foundry to improve the surface quality of cast parts. Due to the sand, which becomes loose over time in the coating, the coating is highly abrasive and requires extremely resistant components.

Solution

This solution is based on a pneumatic gripper in a linear guide design. It is sealed to protect it from sand and dust. Specially developed servo swivel jaws can be submerged in the coating, allowing the component to be rotated in the coating basin.

Highlights and technical data
  • IP64
  • Pneumatic
  • External gripping
Technical Data
Drive typePNEU
Max. gripping force4500 [N]
Gripping conceptFORM
Gripping safety deviceKLE
Max. stroke420 [mm]
IP classIP64
System weight400 [kg]
Max. workpiece weight310 [kg]
Max. workpiece temperature80 [°C]
Built-in standard components

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