OnRobot’s Magnetic Gripper for Safe, Precise Material Handling, Assembly
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Unlike standard magnetic grippers, the MG10 has programmable force features and comes with built-in grip and part detection sensors.
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OnRobot’s MG10 has programmable force features and comes with built-in grip and part detection sensors. Photo Credit: OnRobot
OnRobot’sMG10 is designed as a versatile, high-performance, easy-to-use magnetic gripper for material handling, assembly and machine tending applications in manufacturing, automotive and aerospace environments. Fully compatible with all major robot brands through the company’s One System Solution, the MG10 offers unique adjustable force and grip detection features that provide users with unprecedented levels of control.
Unlike standard magnetic grippers, the MG10 has programmable force features and comes with built-in grip and part detection sensors. And, if therobotloses power or must make an e-stop while performing a task, these features ensure that there is no risk of dropping the part being handled.
This gripper is ready to take over machine tending, assembly and material handling tasks that were once performed by costly and complex pneumatic grippers. While pneumatic systems require an external air supply, cabling and ongoing maintenance, the MG10 is ready to go out of the box, resulting in reduced deployment costs compared to its pneumatic counterparts, the company says.
It can also handle uneven, abrasive or perforated surfaces. Also, its multimagnet setup is designed to ensure that this gripper can handle a range of sizes and parts with odd-shaped geometries.
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