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From schunk-usa.com
With its outer diameter of just 20 mm, the MWPG miniature-changing- parallel-gripper from SCHUNK is truly tiny. Thanks to standard interfaces, it can be combined with modules from the GEMOTEC system. 10-01-2007 - The tide of miniaturization has now swept into all areas of life, and is evident in our private lives, too. The computer, which just a few years ago still looked rather bulky, has mutated in no time to a smart electronic miracle that fits into your pocket. For some time now, the cell phone has been a communications all-rounder – even the electric toothbrush is evolving into an intelligent high-tech device for perfect oral hygiene! The trend of combining an increasing number of functions in the smallest possible space in virtually every area of life faces modern production and assembly with a whole new set of requirements. For assembly systems and the associated handling components must also keep pace with this miniaturization of parts. The demands facing these dwarf-sized modules are exacting: they have to be fast, highly precise and extremely flexible. Furthermore, clever technical solutions have to be found in order to outwit the physical peculiarities of the micro-environment. Products & Services
Miniature bearings and instrument bearings carry moderate radial and thrust loads at low operating torque while providing high performance in a small envelope design. These types of bearings are single row ball bearings available in up to 1 1/8" outer diameter (OD) sizes
Gripper products are used in fixtures to hold a component in place by providing resistance by friction or slight surface penetration. The face of the gripper may be serrated or flat and made of steel, carbide, or a plastic material.
Polyurethane adhesives and sealants provide excellent flexibility, impact resistance, and durability. They are available in one-part or two-part adhesive systems.
Web guiding systems provide precise lateral positioning for web fed material. Web guiding systems typically include sensors, controllers, guide rolls, drives, and actuators.
Shaft-hub locking devices frictionally clamp gears, pulleys, flywheels, and other components to a shaft without the need for threads or keys.
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