The Vacuum Tube Lifter JumboErgo Enables to Unload a CNC Production Line without Damaging the Materials

Wall elements are manufactured from sheet metal in a CNC production line. The unloading of the line is carried out by two employees. In addition to the pure unloading and commissioning of the line, work simplification, commissioning and the protection of the sensitive sheet metal parts were of high importance.

The vacuum tube lifter JumboErgo45 is designed for horizontal handling of workpieces weighing up to 45 kg. Efficient machine unloading by just one person reduces machine downtimes and increases productivity. In addition, the holding and lifting process, which is realized exclusively via the medium of vacuum, guarantees material-protecting and scratch-free work. The tube lifter is equipped with a double suction pad. Both suction pads can be continuously adjusted to the respective workpiece format on the longitudinal crosshead. In this application, the vacuum tube lifter JumboErgo is combined with a column-mounted slewing crane SK made of aluminum for loads up to 110 kg. The very smooth-running crane system enables particularly ergonomic operation of the vacuum tube lifter and rounds off the Schmalz solution very well.