1. End-of-Arm Vacuum Gripper Rotator for Electronics Assembly
In high-speed pick-and-place systems for small electronic components (e.g., SMDs or microchips), the actuator is mounted on the robotic arm to rotate the suction cup tool 180 degrees. The unit's specialized hollow flanged shaft allows the vacuum line to pass directly through the center of the drive axis, eliminating external tubing loops that could snag or fatigue during rapid movement.
Problem SolvedPrevents vacuum line tangling and wear in compact robotic cells where external cable management is difficult. The direct pass-through design increases reliability and reduces the footprint of the end-effector.
Hollow flanged shaft (FW)0.5 Nm torqueVacuum feed-throughEnd-of-arm tooling100g product weight
2. Multi-Position Fluid Dispensing Head for Adhesive Application
Used in automated gluing stations, this actuator rotates a dispensing nozzle between a 'working' vertical position and a 'maintenance/capping' horizontal position. The hollow shaft permits the adhesive or sealant to flow directly through the actuator to the nozzle, allowing the dispensing head to pivot without stressing the fluid supply hose or requiring complex rotary unions.
Problem SolvedSolves the challenge of rotating a fluid nozzle without kinking the supply line. It automates the capping process to prevent nozzle clogging during idle times, utilizing the 180-degree swivel range to move the tip to a cleaning station.
Hollow shaft media passage180 degree swivel angleFluid dispensing automationM3 pneumatic connectionDie-cast zinc housing
3. Air-Assisted Reject Diverter for Pharmaceutical Vials
The actuator drives a lightweight diverter gate on a conveyor belt sorting small pharmaceutical vials. The hollow shaft is utilized to channel a burst of compressed air (air blast) through the diverter arm itself at the moment of actuation. This air cushion assists in gently pushing the fragile glass vial into the reject lane, minimizing physical impact force.
Problem SolvedReduces breakage rates of fragile products during high-speed sorting. The combination of mechanical diverting and air blast (via the hollow shaft) ensures gentle handling of light, delicate items that a standard mechanical diverter might damage.
3 Hz swivel frequencyAir blast feed-throughConveyor sortingElastic cushioning (P)Double-acting operation
