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Sturdy and high-tech mechanical components which allow users to implement flexible and well-integrated handling processes

Schunk clamps established patterns for 30 years in the Assembly and manipulation

Drafting Interempresas12/07/2013

In 1983 Schunk introduced the first industrial standard clamp for clamping techniques and systems of grip on the world market. 'Industrial hand', as they called it in his day, was the point of departure for a very fast development in systems of grip which has not stopped to date.

At the beginning of the 1980s, Heinz-Dieter Schunk, director Manager of Schunk GmbH & Co KG in Lauffen/Neckar, had a bright idea. Spurred by the imminent rise of industrial robotics is realized that grip tools, individually developed for robots, were rough and heavy. Due to the pneumatic connections connected modules had porblem with the outline. For it was clear: in order to bots and other handling systems were more successful, calipers would be needed more compact, lightweight, accurate, and possibly cheaper, compared with solutions that existed at that time. SCHUNK introduced in 1983 on the market the first industrial clamp. This was comparatively lighter and equipped with built-in air passes. The graduated sizes facilitated at that time builders, an optimum sizing and solutions therefore very efficient. 'Industrial hand' SCHUNK was the origin of a success story for 30 years. Schunk clamps are known for their accuracy, durability and robustness. Synonymous are stable processes and efficiency in assembling and handling.

SDH hand combines the advantage of the industrial clamps with the human hand.

A simple clamp to a high-tech intelligent module

Again Schunk has given impulses to the clamps with their pioneering spirit. The system of guided patented mulitdentado Schunk presented in 2000 still is today considered as a benchmark in grip technology. Since is used in modules, such as the well-known universal gripper PGN plus, which is particularly compact it, quickly and accurately. Shortly after, in 2006, Schunk pioneer new work carried out and presented a programme for mobile fastening systems. In addition to the Rotary units mechatronic and light arms, Schunk Dextrous SDH hand suitable for industry, is a sensitive three-fingered hand suitable for different scenarios of grip and perfect for applications in the field of service robotics. The latest development of this business unit is a 5-finger hand. The resemblance to the human model is amazing in what resembles size, shape and mobility.

Universal gripper PGN-plus has been the first clip with multidentada Guide. It was presented in the year 2000.

But Schunk also paved way for the industry Robotics with a new type of pliers: in 2008 the leader of the market for gripping systems, combined with its long-distance LEG electrical clip issues ahead such as lightweight construction, Mechatronics and modularity. SCHUNK in 2011 presented a wide range of electric drive modules as part of its 'Mechatronik3' initiative, which contained the parallel grippers for small parts EGP, EGA of adaptable long race clip and the intelligent parallel grippers and sensitive WSG. The younger generation displays where the journey goes: modern high-tech components provide a unique degree of flexibility in handling processes. Multi-tasking-grip can be performed with only one module. Powerful and sensitive modules can handle several components, one behind the other, and without any time for preparation. At each manoeuvre conform the of-two position and strength of grip piece. Clamps have integrated the required sensors, control and regulation, as well as a web browser for communication with superior facilities and other components of the same. Modules can integrate, control and maintain easily, without installation of additional software from the Internet.

The hand of 5-finger Schunk (here along with light weight arm Powerball LWA 4 p) is nearly as talented as his human model.

The broader standard program of gripping systems worldwide

Comparing modern Schunk Tong industrial hand of the year 1983, clearly see the leap that has made the technique of fixing in its development in the past 30 years: simple mechanical components are developed at intelligent, robust modules and high-tech, allowing users to implement flexible and well-integrated handling processes. Schunk offers more than 10,000 components from the standard program of modules larger worldwide grip and a program of modules for fasteners which is unique. Also has pliers, turning units, linear axes, units Pick & Place systems of grip, until compact robotic accessories. Over the years, many intersections within the program of Schunk clamping techniques, were formed so many users benefit from considerable synergies of both business units when they use modules Schunk.

Milestones in the history of 30 years of tweezers SCHUNK: