ABB robot has a range of grippers

Published: 30-Apr-2001


ABB Automation has introduced the IRB 640 FlexPalletizer V 3.0-the latest version of its dedicated high-capacity palletising robot.

A cycle time advantage of 25–30% is claimed over the FlexPalletizer's rivals, combined with a 160kg capacity. New to V 3.0 is a customised gripper range for virtually every kind of product and packaging, as well as advanced productivity and pallet design software packages to that make it even easier to operate, claim the company.

The range includes the SmartGrip flexible vacuum gripper, the PowerGrip-Hook for heavy and weak boxes, ad the PowerGrip-Clamp for filmed packages and open cases.

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