What’s the parallel motion?
Parallel motion in robotic grippers refers to a movement where the fingers move in a linear path toward or away from each other, keeping the fingertips perfectly aligned throughout the motion. This is in contrast to angular motion, where the fingers follow a slightly curved path as they close, which can lead to confusion for typical users in identifying exact gripping points in advance.
In Apicoo’s SusGrip Smart Gripper, parallel motion keeps the fingertips perfectly aligned, eliminating the need for height compensation across different object sizes. This makes SusGrip grippers easy to use, unlike many servo-electric grippers that rely on angular motion and require recalculations for each object, adding time and complexity to setup.
Why Parallel Motion Matters in Industrial Automation?
Parallel motion provides several benefits that are particularly advantageous for automation processes across various industries.
- Ease of Use: With parallel motion, there’s no need for height compensation, simplifying operation. This makes the SusGrip Smart Gripper easy to use, even for non-technical users. Height compensation is a specialist task that typically requires experience and technical expertise, so eliminating it helps streamline processes and reduce operational costs.
- Adaptability to Different Object Sizes and Shapes: SusGrip’s parallel motion, combined with its 128mm long stroke, allows robots to handle a wide range of object sizes and shapes without adjustments. Whether the object is rectangular, cylindrical, or irregularly shaped, SusGrip’s parallel motion adapts seamlessly, making it an ideal choice for industries like packaging, logistics, and manufacturing, where object sizes vary frequently.
- Ideal Solution for High-Accuracy Tasks: Because the fingertips remain exactly parallel throughout the entire motion, SusGrip is well-suited for tasks requiring high accuracy, such as electronics manufacturing. In these settings, components are often small, fragile, and require precise placement. SusGrip’s parallel motion allows for consistent positioning and reduces errors, ultimately optimizing productivity and enhancing quality.
Conclusion
The parallel motion feature of Apicoo’s SusGrip Smart Gripper sets it apart in the automation industry. It provides ease of use, adaptability, high accuracy, and customizable options, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of industries and applications.
Key Takeaways:
- No Height Compensation: Streamlined operation, making SusGrip accessible to non-technical users.
- Versatile Object Handling: Easily adapts to various object sizes and shapes with its parallel motion and long stroke.
- Precision for High-Accuracy Tasks: Perfect for tasks requiring exact positioning, such as electronics and medical device manufacturing.
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