Flexibility Plus Power: The New Large-Area Vacuum Gripping System FMP/FXP

World of Vacuum Technology Flexibility Plus Power: The New Large-Area Vacuum Gripping System FMP/FXP Product Presentation 05/2013

Agenda Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Conclusion World of Vacuum Technology 2

Agenda Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Conclusion World of Vacuum Technology 3

Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back The Evolution of the Schmalz Area Gripper Series Mid-2013 2006-2013 2001-2006 Area gripper FM / FX Area gripper FMC / FXC Area gripper FMP / FXP World of Vacuum Technology 4

Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back Applications Palletizing tasks in the packaging industry Handling of unplaned wooden boards Gripping of different workpieces with only a single gripper Range of Applications World of Vacuum Technology 5

Agenda Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Conclusion World of Vacuum Technology 6

State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC Product Properties Flexible Durable Long service life Two series Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation (FMC) With integrated ejector (FXC) World of Vacuum Technology 7

State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC Modular Design Basic body: Made from an extruded aluminum section Integrated vacuum generator (diff. performance classes) Connector for external vacuum generator Valve module: Ball valve technology with or without bypass Sealing element: Foam (different types, thicknesses and shapes) Suction pads (different elastomer suction pads) Special functions: Separation function World of Vacuum Technology 8

State of the Art: Large Area Gripper FMC/FXC FMC/FXC Today Over 30,000 grippers sold and used by customers worldwide Various standard versions available in the catalog and online shop Numerous customer-specific solutions available Standard Customer-specific World of Vacuum Technology 9

Agenda Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Conclusion World of Vacuum Technology 10

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Requirements on the Further Development Increase Higher flexibility and holding force Flexible adaption to changing conditions in production Optimized holding force for porous materials Optimized energy efficiency of the ejector Improved maintenance and service friendliness Reduction Weight reduction Lower sound level Minimum installation effort and shorter delivery times World of Vacuum Technology 11

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Approaches for the Further Development Use of the latest manufacturing technologies (injection moulding, CNC foam cutting) Close cooperation with target customers Production of prototypes with different rapid prototyping processes Extensive tests in the lab Simulation on the test stand Intellectual property rights have been registered for multiple solutions World of Vacuum Technology 12

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Constructive Details: FMP with Sealing Foam Gauge for monitoring the operating vacuum T-groove for attaching proximity sensors for parts detection and cycle time optimization Valve film for easy change of valve type and valve size Integrated valve technology: flow resistors or check valves Durable sealing foam with optimized adhesive film for simple and fast foam replacement Vacuum connector for external vacuum generation Basic body made from an extruded aluminum section Insert element for flow optimization End cover with connections for blow off and separation functions as well as attachment point for the vacuum switch World of Vacuum Technology 13

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Insert element for flow optimization Easily exchangeable sealing foam Optimized energy efficiency Fast evacuation by reducing the vacuum volume Removable without residue No cleaning of the metal sheet Up to 90% reduction in time required World of Vacuum Technology 14

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Integrated valve technology Easily exchangeable valve film Check valves integrated into the basic section Standardized drilled holes for various technologies Leakage-free Integrated flow resistors Clover leaf shape for ball valve technology Precisely defined dynamic pressure at min. flow rate World of Vacuum Technology 15

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Constructive Details: FMP with Suction Pads Plug-in suction pads for fast replacement, optimal height compensation and damping effect World of Vacuum Technology 16

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Highlights Increased holding force and fault tolerance Valves without bypass Foam hole pattern with increased suction cell density Faster evacuation by reducing the vacuum volume Holding force (at the same energy consumption) FMP/FXP Competitors FMC/FXC - Wafe-effect - Ejector effectiveness - Foam hole pattern - Aggressive valves with bypass - No reservoir World of Vacuum Technology 17

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Highlights Increased holding force and fault tolerance Optimized curve with increased flow rate of the ejector V [l/min] 1100 700 Working area Higher flow rate: Increased process safety for porous workpieces Ejector curve FXP Ejector curve FXC - 600-800 p [mbar] World of Vacuum Technology 18

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Highlights Increased energy efficiency: Lower input pressure Reduced costs Holding force Energy consumption + 25% compared to FMC/FXC Improved maintenance and service friendliness Reduced maintenance costs and less downtime No more replacement of seals Easy adaption to different flow technologies when handling requirements change Quick-change adhesive foil More attractive design World of Vacuum Technology 19

The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Highlights Weight reduction Reduction by approx. 25% Shorter cycle times Reduced system costs thanks to the use of smaller robots Lower sound level Reduction from 80 db(a) to 74 db(a) Shorter delivery times Highly flexible production CNC foam cutting machine Basic section individually adaptable Quick-change valve foil World of Vacuum Technology 20

Agenda Schmalz Area Grippers: A Look Back State of the Art: Area Gripper FMC/FXC The New Generation: Area Gripper FMP/FXP Conclusion World of Vacuum Technology 21

Conclusion Conclusion The new area gripper series FMP/FXP from Schmalz sets new standards in process safety, energy efficiency and availability in automated vacuum handling. World of Vacuum Technology 22