FIPA presents: New area gripper series for the automated handling of goods

The FIPA area grippers of the FSG series can be used almost anywhere where the handling of larger parts is required. Typical applications can be found in the packaging industry.

Thanks to construction from an extruded aluminum profile, customers benefit from an optimal price-performance ratio. Compared to steel designs, grippers made of aluminum have a lower weight and thus score with a higher net payload – an advantage in robot applications. Lightweight aluminum components save operating costs and ensure a high level of energy efficiency. A transfer line for compressed air or vacuum is built into the new area grippers. When connecting several area grippers together, this built-in line eliminates the need for compressed air or vacuum lines on the housing.

Versatile due to several variants A reliable vacuum supply is indispensable for the automated handling of goods. Depending on the installation environment and application, area grippers FSG are available either with integral ejectors or with a connection to the central vacuum supply. Integrated ejectors reduce noise emissions and thus help ensure a pleasant working environment in the packaging area. Since the selection of the appropriate vacuum generator is determined by several factors, FIPA will of course support you in customizing the vacuum system. This will see you benefit from our technical expertise and many years of experience in project management.

Variants with flow reduction or check valves reduce leakage if, for example, cardboard does not completely cover the gripper surface. These variants prevent too much air from being sucked in and the vacuum from collapsing. Variants with check valves can grip goods securely during swivelling and tilting movements of up to 90 degrees.

FIPA can optimally adapt the area grippers to the customer’s application through further customized modifications.

• Low weight: the use of aluminum ensures high energy efficiency and saves operating costs
• Flexible vacuum supply: variants with integrated ejectors or with connection to central vacuum supply
• Process-safe function: flow reduction or check valves reduce leakage
• Versatile: customization possible for any application