Project Overview
Work rolls and similar roll-type workpieces are heavy and vary in size. Frequent loading and unloading at grinding equipment makes manual handling strenuous and introduces safety risks.
AUREK uses an overhead-mounted structure to reduce floor-space use and an adjustable gripper to accommodate rolls of different sizes for grinding-machine loading and unloading.
Key Parameters / Solution Details
| Workpiece | Work Rolls / Roll-Type Products |
|---|---|
| Reference Weight | Heavy Roll-Type Workpieces |
| Equipment Configuration | Overhead-mounted Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator |
| Tooling Type | Adjustable Gripper |
| Required Motion | Gripping, lifting, loading and unloading |
| Industries | Roll, Grinding and Machining Loading/Unloading |
Application Challenge
- Heavy roll workpieces make manual loading and unloading strenuous and create a pinching risk.
- Diverse workpiece sizes require accommodation of different diameters and lengths.
- Limited space around grinding equipment increases interference risk.
AUREK Solutions
- The overhead-mounted structure reduces floor-space use and interference with surrounding equipment.
- The adjustable gripper accommodates roll workpieces of different sizes and provides stable gripping.
- The Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator carries the load and assists the operator with grinding-machine loading and unloading.
Solution Value
- Reduce manual loading and unloading effort and safety risks for heavy roll workpieces.
- One adjustable gripper accommodates multiple roll sizes, improving workstation flexibility.
- Save floor space in equipment-dense grinding workstations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What facility requirements apply to overhead mounting?
A reliable overhead load-bearing structure is required. Provide building beam/steelwork and clear-height information for evaluation.
What size range can one gripper accommodate?
An adjustable gripper can be designed for a specified range of roll diameters and lengths; the final range depends on the application.
What information should I provide?
Provide the roll weight, diameter and length range, loading and unloading heights, and available on-site space.