CAD becomes reality: Schmalz transforms your design data into digitally designed gripping solutions for automated sheet metal handling

The matrix area gripper FMG is a compact gripping module for the design of flexible area grippers. Perfect for loading and unloading deburring and straightening machines and for sorting workpieces from laser, punching, nesting and cutting machines. Flat and air-tight workpieces of various shapes and sizes can be handled effortlessly. The twelve individually controllable suction cups guarantee maximum flexibility.

The Solution Kit ivOS Sheet Metal is the ideal solution for automating the loading and unloading of sanding, deburring, straightening and laser cutting machines. Thanks to its capability to autonomously and intelligently grip unknown objects, the system enables the economical use of robots, even with small batch sizes and high variance. The best thing about the plug and play solution is that neither programming knowledge nor adaptations by experts are required. Our solution uses state-of-the-art robotics technologies such as AI software and 3D vision sensors for precise handling and automation. The integrated matrix area gripper FMG controls suitable suction cups to grip individual sheet metal shapes.

Compact terminals are powerful units for the generation, control and monitoring of vacuum in automated systems. Our mini compact terminal SCTMi is particularly compact and powerful, can control up to 16 separate vacuum circuits and can be quickly and easily integrated into the system. The intelligent IO-Link interface enables continuous monitoring of the terminal.

The oval bellows suction cup SAOXB is optimally designed for handling elongated workpieces with oiled surfaces. With dimensions from 40 x 20 to 110 x 55 mm, it offers an extremely adaptable solution for optimum suction capacity on elongated sheet metal and car body parts. The special structured friction surface ensures maximum holding force at high accelerations, especially on elongated, oiled surfaces. The high stroke of the suction cup enables very good adaptation to different workpiece contours, while the flexible sealing lip provides a reliable seal even on curved, elongated workpiece surfaces. The bellows suction cup SAOXB is ideal for fast cycle times with sheet metal and body parts and masters even demanding handling tasks in automated sheet metal processing with maximum precision and reliability.

With the modular crane gantry KBG and the vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort, Schmalz is focusing on the manual handling of large sheet metal. Using the vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort suspended from the modular gantry, a single person can lift, rotate or swivel loads weighing up to 750 kilograms by up to 180 degrees. A controlled vacuum generator minimizes energy consumption and enables even handling of large and flat workpieces.

The Binar Handling Quick-Lift Arm QLA makes lifting and positioning workpieces weighing up to 300 kg much easier and particularly ergonomic. With the patented control handle, only minimal force is required to move loads precisely. Thanks to the 360° swivel range and integrated rotary joint, workpieces can be rotated continuously and positioned precisely.

The auto-balance mode enables intuitive operation directly at the workpiece, regardless of its weight. Low power consumption, high reliability and a long service life also ensure maximum efficiency in daily use.