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ROBO Cylinder Belt-type Gripper video

This display unit handles all movements of work parts from the slide table to index table using ROBO Cylinders®.ROBO Cylinders® are available in many variations. In addition to ball screw types, belt drive types are also available that are used in horizontal operations and can maintain the maximum speed even at long strokes. This motorized gripper can grip small electronic components without damaging them, simply by adjusting the gripping force. The Z-axis adopts a table-type actuator based on a rod + guide mechanism, where installation is easy. Also, the touch panel display lets you visualize the status of each controller.



IAI XSEL ROBONET Gateway Function Video

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rn Posted in IAI Application Examples rnnnrn rn rn rn rnnnrnnnThis display unit consists of three sets of six ROBO Cylinder axes combined in a Y-Z configuration, grippers, and one X-axis work part transfer section, all of which are controlled with just one XSEL controller.nnrnnnThe six ROBO Cylinder axes are controlled via the ROBONET controller using the Gateway function of the XSEL controller. By using the Gateway function, a maximum of 22 actuator axes can be controlled using only one XSEL controller.nnrnnnFor example, you can directly control four SCARA robot axes using an XSEL controller and control the gripper of each SCARA robot using the Gateway function.nnrnnnrn

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IAI EtherCAT for PCON/ACON

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EtherCAT PCON/ACON flyer

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ZR Unit with a Long Stroke Gripper Video

ZR Unit with a Long Stroke Gripper Video

rnMarch 21st, 2011 Posted in Application Examples rnrnrnnnrnnnThis display unit combines the ZR unit and long-stroke gripper to transfer work parts of different sizes.nnrnnnThe ZR unit is a compact unit, combining the vertical axis and the rotational axis into one. Also, the Cartesian robot is used to perform movement in the X-Y direction.nnrnrnnnThe range of operation can be set larger than that of a comparable SCARA robot by increasing the X-Y stroke.nnrnnnThe long-stroke gripper can grip work parts of all sizes, so it can meet your needs for all types of work parts.


IAI America Newsfeed Effects of the Japan Earthquake on Porduction

Effects of Japan Earthquake on Production rnPosted: 23 Mar 2011 04:28 PM PDTrnrnWe extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have been affected by the Tohoku Earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. rnrnAlthough the earthquake itself did not affect any of our production facilities, our supply chain for parts has been affected as explained below. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding. rnrnWe are temporarily unable to obtain Nikon’s encoders that are equipped on our products as standard parts. Accordingly, we are taking the following actions as temporary measures:rnrn1. ROBO Cylinders RCS2 and RCS3 Series, Absolute Type rnrnnnnn

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  • Affected models: RCS2-SA7C / SS7C / SS8C / SA7R / SS7R / SS8R / RA5C / RGS5C / RGD5C / RA5R / RGS5R / RGD5R, absolute type.rnRCS3-SA8C / SS8C / SA8R / SS8R, absolute type.
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  • Measure: Change the part in question to a replacement part and change the model numbers of affected models.
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  • Specific change: Change the encoder symbol in the model numbers of affected products from “A” to “TA.” rnExample:rnRCS2-SS7C-A-60-12-300-T2-SrntornRCS2-SS7C-TA-60-12-300-T2-S (The change is denoted in bold.)rnIn addition to the above, relevant controller parameters will be changed. However, there are no changes to the specifications, dimensions, prices, etc.
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  • Effective from: Orders received on or after March 22, 2011.
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  • Affected models: NS-L, NS-M
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  • Measure: We will stop accepting NS orders because there is no replacement part and the affected models cannot be manufactured.
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  • Replacement models: No models are available that can be used directly in place of NS-L and NS-M actuators. Please contact IAI for details.
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  • Period of not accepting NS orders: From March 22, 2011 until supply of affected encoders resumes.
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Contact

317-862-9580

Location

Blettner Engineering Co., Inc.
8919 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

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