The intelligent conveyor chain for pick & place solutions - BETA version

PickChain - A new machine element for machine builders and integrators in the automatism field

Conveyor chain with integrated power & data supply

Give each conveyor link a separate function

Equip it with grippers, suction cups, tools, sensors, cameras, and, and, and...

Reduce pick & place times drastically


Technical Data (preliminary)

Travel: 1 - 8m, (probably possible up to 30m)

Continious speed: 2 - 3m/s

Installation: horizontal (planned: vertical, side mounted 90°)


Industries: Pick & place robot makers, Packaging machines, Feeders for woodworking machines, Machine tools, Stamping presses, Semicon industries, Solar industries etc.

Beta tester wanted!

We are looking for beta testers who would test our prototypes. Please contact us by email (use the link below) or phone (+49 (0)2203 – 9649 – 7208) if you'd like to receive a test sample for your concrete application.

Become a beta tester now! Message / request to the product expert

 
 

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Stabile, toothen conveyor chain to take the toothed belt

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C-Chain-module

 

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Detail of the conveyor-chain-modul with defined chambers for a safe guidance of A) cables and B) C-Chain-module

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Supply the grippers and suction cups with electricity and air

 

Supply the grippers and suction cups with electricity and air

 

Sectional view igus® PickChain

 

Example: Pick and place of a work piece with PickChain

 

Principle sketch: C-Chain-Module into the PickChain

 

Different units possible, like grippers, suction cups, sensors, cameras etc.

More information:
Product flyer (PDF)
Become a beta tester / send request to the product expert
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