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We would be happy to help you design your gripper system. From the project planning and design stages all the way through to the day your product starts operation - we will be with you all the way.
The area gripping system FMHD can be integrated into systems quickly and efficiently and is equipped with a connection for external vacuum generation. Due to its integrated vacuum reservoir and robust, easy-to-maintain design, this gripper is particularly well suited to performing handling tasks under demanding environmental conditions. In addition, these grippers are ideal for operation with industrial robots and gantries due to their low weight and compact dimensions.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| FMHD | Area gripping system with external vacuum generation Width of the suction surface: 170 mm |
| FMHD-250 | Area gripping system with external vacuum generation Width of the suction surface: 250 mm |
| FMHD-3R22 | Large-area gripping system with third row of suction holes for handling workpieces with a width of 35 mm or more |
| FMHD (L < 2506 mm) | FMHD (L=2506-3500) | FMHD-250 | FMHD-3R22 | |
| FMHD | compatible | compatible | compatible | compatible |
| FMHD-250 | compatible | not compatible | not compatible | |
| FMHD-3R22 | compatible | not compatible | not compatible |
Especially easy to service
The foldable quick-change suction plate permits quick and easy maintenance of the gripper. In addition, a compact cylinder unit, a new clip-on valve film, and the quick-change foam enable highly optimized maintenance procedures.
Suction plate with a width of 250 mm for increased load
Outstanding holding force for heavily porous and twisted workpieces thanks to integrated vacuum reservoir
Sustainable reduction of operating costs through flow optimization and more efficient use of energy
Maximum acceleration within the process and reduced system costs through use of smaller robots
We always produce our gripping systems FMHD to fit the customer’s application. The table below lets you determine the product key for your gripper yourself. Please send us the product key afterwards using the inquiry form.
Sample Product Key:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | (12) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMHD | CV1 | 1260 | (250) | 2R28 | O20 | C155L | P | A6L | 126 | V1 | CA1 |
| Field | Meaning | Available designs | Value in the example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbreviated gripper type designation | FMHD FMHD- 250 (excess width 250 mm) |
FMHD |
| 2 | Valve technology | CV1, CV2 ball check valve | CV1 |
| 3 | Length (total) | From 350 mm to 3500 mm in a 14 mm grid [in mm] | 1260 |
| 12 | Width | Standard suction plate FMHD with 170 mm (Field 12 is omitted in the order code) Width suction plate FMHD-250 with 250 mm |
250 |
| 4 | Grid | 2R28 - Two rows with valve spacing 28mm 3R22 - Three rows with valve spacing 22mm |
2R28 |
| 5 | Foam type | O10O10 – Material O10O10 O20 – Material O20 O10O10S05 – Material O10O10S05 O10O10F – Material O10O10F |
O20 |
| 6 | Cylinder position | Distance from left gripper edge to the center of the cylinder [in mm] | Left; 155 mm (C155L) |
| 7 | Switch function | P – PNP switching | P |
| 8 | Connector | S60 – straight, 60 mm Ø A60L – angle 60 mm Ø, left A60R - angle 60 mm Ø, right A60F - angle 60 mm Ø, front A60B - angle 60 mm Ø, rear COV - with cover plate OPE - open |
A6L |
| 9 | Position of connector | Distance from left gripper edge to the center of the support [in mm] | 126 |
| 10 | Vacuum display | V1 – gauge VAM 40 V U V2 – vacuum switch VSi |
Pressure gauge (V1) |
| 11 | Compressed air connection | CA1 – plug-in nipple 7.2 CA2 – plug-in screw union 12 |
Plug-in nipple 7.2 (CA1) |
The design data given refer to exemplary configured large-area suction pads with the following order code:
FMHD: FMHD CV1 1050 2R28 O20 C152R P S60 126 V1 CA1
FMHD-250: FMHD CV1 1050 250 2R28 O20 C138L P S60 126 V1 CA1
FMHD-3R22: FMHD CV2 1050 3R22 O20 C152L P S60 126V1 CA1
| Attribute | FMHD | FMHD-250 | FMHD-3R22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 170 | 250 | 170 |
| B14 | 191,3 | 250 | 191,3 |
| B25 | 175,5 | 175,5 | 175,5 |
| B3 | 168 | 250 | 168 |
| D | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| H | 111,6 | 111,6 | 111,6 |
| H11 | 158,6 | 163,6 | 158,6 |
| H22 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| L (variable) | 1050 | 1050 | 1050 |
| L13 (variable) | 1057,8 | 1057,8 | 1057,8 |
| L2 (variable) | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| L3 (variable) | 152 | 138 | 152 |
| L4 (foam) | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 |
| Y1 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| ZA (grid) | 28 | 28 | 22 |
1 depending on the hose connection used
2 depending on the foam used
3 Use of analog pressure gauge
4 is always the largest dimension of the product
5 width of the quick change profile
| Type | Temperature range [°C] | Operating pressure range [bar] | Electr. connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ... 40 | 6,0 ... 8,0 | M12, 5-Pin | |
| FMHD-250 | 5 ... 40 | 6,0 ... 8,0 | M12, 4-Pin |
| FMHD-3R22 | 5 ... 40 | 6,0 ... 8,0 | M12, 5-Pin |
| Type | Sealing material | Required volume flow [Nl/min]** |
Suction force[N]* | Number of suction cells | Weight[kg] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMHD | FMHD-CV1-1050-2R28-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 315 | 2.430 | 70 | 17 |
| FMHD-CV1-1260-2R28-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 380 | 2.870 | 85 | 20 | |
| FMHD-250 | FMHD-CV1-1050x250-2R28-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 315 | 3.500 | 70 | 23 |
| FMHD-CV1-1260x250-2R28-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 380 | 4.200 | 85 | 26 | |
| FMHD-3R22 | FMHD-CV2-1050-3R22-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 315 | 1.870 | 132 | 17 |
| FMHD-CV2-1260-3R22-O20 | foam, 20 mm | 378 | 2.210 | 161 | 20 | |
*Values determined in practice when handling a typical workpiece (wooden board with structured surface, gripper fully covered by the workpiece, -0.3 bar system vacuum, without safety factor). They represent orientation values for a rough design. For detailed system design, it is always recommended to carry out suction tests with the original workpiece.
**The external vacuum generator used must provide at least the specified suction volume (at the vacuum connection piece of the FMHD-250) at a vacuum of -0.3 bar.
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