With the FXP-60 and FMP-60, Schmalz is sending a narrower series of its universal large-area gripper into the halls of glass and wood processors and intralogistics companies. The new vacuum area gripping system is now available in various lengths and with or without an integrated vacuum generator. J. Schmalz slims down the area gripper. In contrast to the established 130 millimeter wide version, the FXP-60 and FMP-60 measure just 60 millimeters and are therefore ideal for use in confined spaces, with interfering contours or for handling individual beams. The slim design does not compromise performance: the FXP-60 is fitted with an energy-efficient multi-stage ejector, which ensures low running costs and high operational reliability. The FMP-60 variant is designed for an external vacuum generator.

Ideal areas of application are the automated handling of plastic, sheet metal, glass and wood as well as in intralogistics. Despite its narrow width, the FXP-/FMP-60 is not picky when it comes to the dimensions or pick-up position of the workpiece. Thanks to integrated flow resistance technology, the minimum occupancy rate is 50 percent. This means that even workpieces with recesses or made of porous materials are no problem for the narrow gripper.

Modular design and low weight

With its modular design consisting of an aluminum profile with sealing foam as a gripping surface, the new surface gripper is particularly lightweight. This enables high dynamics in the handling process. While the width is fixed, the customer can specify the length individually in 18-millimeter increments. The minimum is 316 millimetres for the FMP-60 version and 388 millimetres for the version with integrated vacuum generator; the maximum is 1,972 millimetres.

This article appeared in issue 3/23