Index
 SBG-50
Servo Bag Gripper
- Gearbox / motor
combinations for various robot manufacturers
- Capable of servicing
multiple lines with bags of different sizes
- Robust belt and
pulley system
- Linear rails for
smooth, quiet motion
- Includes standard SAS
bag gripper features such as stainless steel
fingers, independent decker plates, and
top-mounted bag clamps
- Programmable Servo
drive bag width adjustment on the fly from
265 – 500 mm with an additional manual
adjustment to reduce the width to 165 mm for
very narrow bags
- Bag heights from
65-165 mm / weights up to 50k
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more information.
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>SAS< Announces Overstock Sale on SWM and
PGR!
 SWM Quick Change Chucks
- Adaptable to every robot
- Economical, one-time investment per robot
- Makes EOAT interchangeable between robots
- EOAT Gripper stays aligned & secure
- Integrated pneumatic quick disconnect system
SWM:
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SWM 0 |
$258.75 |
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SWM 0
LT |
$258.75 |
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SWM
0.1 |
$204.56 |
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SWM
0.1 LT |
$204.56 |
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SWM 1 |
$336.75 |
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SWM 1
E |
$291.75 |
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SWM 1
SA |
$433.50 |
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SWM 1
LT |
$336.75 |
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SWM 1
ST |
$449.25 |
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SWM 2 |
$449.25 |
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SWM 2 E |
$411.75 |
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SWM 2 SA |
$546.00 |
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SWM 2 LT |
$508.50 |
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SWM 2 ST |
$749.25 |
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SWM 3 |
$599.25 |
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SWM 3 E |
$569.25 |
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SWM 3 SA |
$674.25 |
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SWM 3 ST |
$974.25 |
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order.
 PGR Pneumatic Parallel Grippers
- Pneumatic double-acting 2-finger
parallel gripper
- Robust wedge design for long life
- High grip force in a small package
- Synchronized jaws
PGR:
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PGR 25 |
SAS NEW Price |
$ 249.20 |
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PGR 32 |
SAS NEW Price |
$ 254.44 |
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PGR 40 |
SAS NEW Price |
$ 264.38 |
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>SAS< Automation Introduces Deburring Knives
 >SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic End-of-Arm Tooling
(EOAT) supplier recently introduced new
Deburring Knives, with an extended-life ceramic
blade.
This deburring tool is a hand held knife for
deburring and chamfering applications used in
plastic molding or fine metal working production
areas.
Significant features:
- Stainless, wear resistant, and
non-magnetic
- One-touch, safe operation
- "snap-off" long lasting ceramic blade
- Usable on all plastics as well as soft
metals such as aluminum, copper and brass
This tool features an extended-life (snap-off
blade) which means it lasts longer and is a more
durable tool.
According to Rob Dalton, General Manager for
SAS Automation, "We continue to bring to the
plastics market more efficiency tools to handle
the toughest jobs, with ease. This new
deburring knife is a longer lasting tool – which
reduces overall tool costs."
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 >SAS<
Automation Awarded Manufacturing Award
The Dayton Business Journal awarded >SAS<
Automation the 2012 Manufacturing Award for
sustainability.
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read more.
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>SAS< Automation announces Sales
Managers for US and China Operations
>SAS< Automation a leading manufacturer
of Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling announces
new sales management personnel for US, China
and Germany: Nicholas Rigola,
Dahua
Chen and Sergio Quiceno.
Nicholas Rigola, Sales Manager – US,
is responsible for customer service,
inside and outside sales of tooling
components, custom tools and machinery
sales.
Dahau Chen, Sales Manager – China, is
responsible for customer service, inside
and outside sales of tooling components,
and custom tools in mainland China.
Sergio Quiceno, Sales Manager -
Europe, business development, sales,
marketing, and operations for SAS
Automation GmbH.
These managers bring with
them extensive backgrounds in
engineering, manufacturing and robotics.
According to Trent Fisher, President
of >SAS< Automation, “SAS continues to
grow internationally and into new
markets. Providing additional leadership
for our quality sales force is timely
and needed to support our growing
international customer base.”
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Dahau Chen,
Sales manager - China
Nicholas Rigola,
Sales Manager - US
Sergio Quiceno,
Sales Manager - GmbH |
>SAS< Automation Introduces FBG-22 Bag
Gripper
 >SAS< Automation recently
introduced a new smaller bag gripper for a
variety of bag handling applications including
palletizing woven cloth, plastic or paper bags
containing heavy products including grains,
chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic
resins. This innovative gripper uses aluminum fingers for both strength and their
ability to withstand harsh manufacturing
environments. A decker mechanism is designed
into the tool to facilitate an accurate bag drop
once positioned over the pallet -- crucial for a
tightly packed pallet.
Significant Features:
- Lightweight and rugged aluminum weldment
main frame
- Manual adjustment for different bag
widths from 290-450mm
- Ø9.5mm solid aluminum fingers with
ball-nose ends
- Spring-return Aluminum Decking Plates to
guide the bag
- Top-mounted Bag Clamp
- High-flow pneumatic solenoid valves
- Ultrasonic bag presence sensor
- Custom adaptor plate to accommodate any
robot
- Handles bag weights up to 22kg (50
pounds)
- Weighs 17kg w/o slip sheet option (20kg
with)
“This new lightweight bag gripper is a unique
tool for palletizing heavy bags,” said Rob
Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation.
"This gripper is capable of handling bags of
multiple weights/sizes,” said Dalton.
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 >SAS<
Automation, a leader in the design and
manufacturer of Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling
(EOAT), recently introduced tools to handle
various types and sizes of engine blocks, in
moist environments.
The >SAS< Engine Block tools uniquely allows
gripping three different engines without any
tooling changes. The tooling allows for easy
tilting of the block; allowing the fluid to
easily exit the block. This tool is made of
heavy-duty stainless steel and aluminum to
withstand moist environments without rusting.
Significant Features:
- Stainless Steel Components
- Handles weights: up to 200Kg.
Engine blocks come in a wide variety of weights
and features. The engine blocks for the >SAS<
tool ranged in size from four to six cylinders.
“Engine Block handling is difficult due to the
complex nature of each block. Providing an EOAT
that can easily handle different sizes is a true
automation innovation for this industry, said
Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS<
Automation.
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 >SAS< Automation, a leader
in the design and manufacture of Robotic
End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), recently introduced
the latest in tools for handling different types
of baked goods more efficiently. Commercial
bakery products are can be challenging to depan
as they are fragile and often topped with
fruits, nuts or candies.
"The >SAS< depanner accommodates a wide range
of bakery products and is flexible enough to
handle different shapes and sizes making it
perfect for handling cakes, brownies, and
cupcakes in addition to muffins,” said Rob
Dalton, General Manager for >SAS<
Automation.
Designed for high volume and low maintenance
depanning, the SAS Muffin Depanner has custom
stainless steel needle grippers, each using 4
curved needles to depan 144 muffins from 2
moving baking pans on an oven conveyor. The
small diameter needles leave limited evidence of
penetration. A welded tubular stainless steel
frame supports the mounting of stroking
cylinders, bushing rails, needle grippers and
actuating cylinders.
In addition to depanning, the tool is
designed to compress the muffin spacing in two
directions for direct deposit into retail and
wholesale trays on an adjoining conveyor. The
tool is made of stainless steel, is wash down
capable and ideal for very high-volume,
continuous commercial operations. This tool
provides the speed and repeatability critical
for the depanning of baked goods with both
needle grippers and food grade vacuum cups.
“Automating this process has revolutionized
the handling and depanning of bakery products.
We are proud of the innovations we have brought
to the industry by reducing labor and increasing
productivity,” said Dalton.
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 >SAS< Automation, a leader
in the design and manufacture of Robotic
End-of-Arm Tooling
(EOAT, recently introduced DSD-36 Double Metal
Sheet Detector, to detect thickness of ferrous
metals thereby eliminating die/machine damage
from receiving too many sheets of metal.
The presence of a double sheet produces
an output to stop the machine or to signal the
operator. The DSD-36 Double Sheet Detector is
integrated into the robotic EOAT and is used for
blank feeding the press. The technology permits
double metal detection with minimal magnetic
attraction of the sheet or a blank up to single
thickness 2.3mm (0.25”).
The detector comprises a control module in a
sheet metal housing with a single probe to form
a system that detects the thickness of ferrous
metals on the face of the probe using pulsed
electromagnetic detection.
Significant Features:
- Spring loaded Metal Sheet Sensor
- Multiple ways to mount the sensor
- Controller included
- Detects thickness: minimum .25mm to a
maximum of 2.3mm
“Press tending can be challenging as
overlapped sheets may jam and damage the dies or
press,” said Rober Dalton, General Manager for
>SAS< Automation. "The >SAS< double sheet
detector accommodates a wide range of metal
thickness and saves both labor and expensive
machine downtime and repairs,” said Dalton.
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 >SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic End-of-Arm Tooling
(EOAT) manufacturer and supplier recently
introduced a new Machine-mounted Heated Nipper.
This new standard, off the shelf machine-mounted
heated sprue nipper is a more efficient
alternative to hand-held units.
Significant Features:
- Standard nipper configuration – with
machine mounting holes
- Interchangeable blades – with heating
coils
- Variable temperature control with
digital readout for fine tune adjustment
- Automatic thermostat for consistency
Heated nippers are ideal for cutting
difficult, brittle material, such as
polycarbonate or glass filled / nylon.
This machine mounted version will allow for
better process control for consistency and
throughput in many applications.
According to Rob Dalton, General Manager for SAS
Automation, “We continue to bring to the
plastics market more efficiency tools to handle
the toughest jobs, with ease. This new
machine-mounted heated cutter is part of our
2012 efficiency tool introductions specifically
for the plastics industry.”
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more information.
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 >SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic tooling supplier
introduced new pneumatic double-acting 2-finger
parallel grippers, in three sizes: PGR 25, PGR
32 and PGR 40
We are pleased to introduce this new line of
parallel grippers. As with all >SAS< Automation
manufactured products, these grippers provide
superior design and value over other products on
the market,” said Robert Dalton, General Manager
for SAS Automation.
Features:
- Pneumatic double-acting 2-finger
parallel gripper
- Robust wedge design for long life
- High grip force in a small package
- Synchronized jaws
Benefits:
- Compact sensor kit uses SAS standard
sensor and can be adjusted to sense part
presence
- Mounts to SAS standard ADG
- Tapped holes in the jaws to add onto the
gripper
Specifications:
- Unit PGR 25
- Stroke per finger mm 3.0
- Weight g 48
- Air consumption per double stroke cm3
3.3
- Pressure range bar 6
- Temperature range °C 5-90
- Repeat accuracy mm 0.02
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New
Pneumatic Parallel Grippers.
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 >SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling
manufacturer recently introduced the GSZ Spring
Loaded Sprue Plier Arm. Compatible with >SAS<
GRZ 20-16… Sprue/Part Pliers, this spring loaded
arm enables the GRZ to absorb the ejector stroke
of the mold. Used when sprues and runner systems
do not stay on the ejector pins after ejection
from the mold.
Specifications:
- Inline spring arm for GRZ
20-16… Part/Sprue Pliers.
- End ported for quick-
touch pneumatic hose connectors.
- Available with clampable
shafts (C) and threaded shaft (M).
- Threaded shafts include
jam nut and lock washers for plate mounting.
According to >SAS< General
Manager, Robert Dalton, “This latest addition to
the >SAS< family of Components adds diversity to
the GRZ 20-16… Part/Sprue Plier line. By spring
loading the sprue plier you allow individual
sprues and runners to be secured prior to
ejection. This saves on costly mold
modifications for stubborn sprues.”
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GSZ Spring Loaded Sprue Plier Arm.
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>SAS< Automation recently introduced a
complete line of tool changers that
allow EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) and
gripper systems to be quickly and
accurately mounted to the robot arm.
The tool changers have two separate
sides. The robot side (QSR) is
permanently attached to the robot arm.
The tool side (QST) is permanently
attached to each individual EOAT. The
EOAT mounts to the robot by fitting the
two sides together and then locking them
into position. The use of >SAS<
tool
changers assures perfect positioning
each time an EOAT is mounted. This
reduces set-up time and the risk of
damage to both the EOAT and the mold.
>SAS< tool changers automatically
connect multiple ports including air,
vacuum, and electric, thereby greatly
reducing set-up time. Reliable port
connections provide additional safety
ensuring that all connections are
aligned correctly.
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QST...Semi-Automatic Tool Changer
QSR...Semi-Automatic Tool Changer |
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IDG is a cost effective solution when compared
to bladder grippers and automated or magnetic
clamps. The IDG now comes in three sizes to
accommodate very small, to very large or fragile
parts.
The IDG grips and
releases on command and is highly recommended
for manipulating breakable parts as well as
heavy parts. Unlike standard clamps, the IDG
distributes forces evenly over the entire
contact area making the IDG ideal for irregular
shaped parts.
- IDG 16
(small diameter range: 26mm - 38mm)
- IDG 25
(medium diameter range: 36mm - 56mm)
- IDG 44
(large diameter range: 60mm - 132mm)
Force per jaw:
- IDG 16 (40
N)
- IDG 25 (100
N)
- IDG 44 (400
N)
Significant Features:
- Secures heavy parts
- Nose adapter can easily be customized
for locating or part stabilization.
- Requires one compressed air line; spring
return
- Ø1/8” Neoprene rubber cord stock inserts
ensure a secure grip – and can be replaced
at low cost. Other elastomers can be used
and are commercially available.
- Can be either mounted using our standard
tubing clamps or hard mounted to a custom
plate.
- Material used can be changed
depending on your application.
“This new gripper is simply a better clamping
method for managing a wide range of parts that
are hard to handle – at a reduced cost,” said
Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS<
Automation.
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more information.
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 >SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new palletizing
Carton Gripper for plastic bins, Slip-top and
corrugated cartons. The EOAT is designed to
allow for independent placement of multiple
cartons from a single pick.
Significant Features
- DDesigned for a specific carton size or
range of sizes.
- Easily handles carton weights of more
than 25 kg (50 lb).
- Tool weight is 70 kg for 2 cartons, 90
kg with Slip sheet and Pallet hook options.
- Welded aluminum frame for strength,
rigidity and light weight.
- Robot extension mount for hose and cable
clearance.
- Self-guided cylinders provide in-line
clamping pressure for carton gripping.
- Stationary bolster plate grips cartons
with fine, abrasive surface while providing
narrow gap between cartons for tight pallet
layers.
- Movable bolster plate has bonded rubber
surface with ribs to securely grip cartons.
- New rotating hooks on movable bolsters
secure bottom of Slip-top cartons when
palletizing.
- Pneumatic valves are available in
Discrete I/O, DeviceNet, or Ethernet
versions.
- Slip-sheet or Pallet-hook options are
available.
- Custom robot mounting pattern.
“This new lightweight gripper is a unique
carton tool for palletizing heavy boxes. It’s
heavy duty yet lightweight frame will reduce the
tool payload while palletizing securely. This
gripper is capable of handling cartons of
multiple weights/sizes and also reduces set-up
time making it a more cost effective solution
versus managing individual custom grippers for a
variety of box sizes ,” said Rob Dalton, General
Manager for >SAS< Automation.
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more information.
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 >SAS<
Automation recently introduced a Fork Tool for
handling a wide variety of containers from
oversized heavy bags to open-top containers.
Bags and other containers made of Kraft paper,
polycarbonate, PVC coated, woven mesh, cotton
are easily handled by this EOAT.
Retracting Fork-style EOATs are ideal for
handling trays, totes, open-top containers,
closed-top containers and other difficult to
palletize containers that must be picked-up from
the bottom.
Significant features:
- This tool uses 11.1 mm (7/16") diameter
solid stainless steel fingers for strength,
long-lasting durability, and ability to
withstand harsh manufacturing environments.
- Stroking forks designed to pick product
from a roller conveyor.
- One to three bag infeed conveyor(s)
- Forks retract through a stationary
stripper plate and product is placed on the
pallet.
- Single bags, multiple bags, or cases may
be lifted at one time.
- Tool can be used to pick and place a
pallet
- Slip sheet option available
- Load building station
- Full load discharge conveyor
- Safety Guarding
- Automatic pallet dispenser
- Control panel
- Reduces direct labor costs and improves
safety by reducing lifting and repetitive
motion injuries.
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>SAS< Automation is pleased to announce
the addition of modular gripper components
specifically for tool builders to better
understand their “green” tooling options for
reducing carbon emissions as well as reducing
cycle times. The system identifies three types
of EOAT systems:
 Green
EOAT System – most efficient and safest
Decentralized vacuum EOAT using vacuum cups
mounted directly to the GGE/GGS… V manifold with
integrated vacuum cartridge. Since the vacuum is
being generated at the cup location there are no
vacuum losses due to fitting connections. This
allows you to use smaller vacuum generators and
cups to generate the same amount of lifting
force with much less vacuum flow required.
This system provides a much “greener”, safer,
and more cost-effective approach for certain
applications in comparison to other methods such
as these:
 Yellow
EOAT System - efficient
Centralized vacuum manifold with a single
vacuum generator servicing 4 vacuum cups. Since
this system has manifolds and fitting
connections between the vacuum cups and vacuum
source, there will be vacuum losses in the
system. This system can still be desirable on
flat smooth parts where little vacuum is lost at
the cup.
 Orange
EOAT System – less efficient
Centralized vacuum system utilizing a vacuum
pad and vacuum pump. The vacuum pad has an array
of holes that draw vacuum through the vacuum
chamber in the pad. The vacuum seal on the part
can be made using vacuum cups or a closed cell
foam. This system draws the highest vacuum flow.
 “Our
new modular off-the-shelf solution gives tool
builders more choices in selecting vacuum
systems based on both application and
efficiency. We are especially pleased to bring
the SAS GFD 1/4 MINI Vacuum Manifold option that
allows for mounting of both standard vacuum
generation systems and cups onto SAS’s gripper
arms and frame profile; one of the most
efficient choices that localize the vacuum at
each cup or pad,” said Robert Dalton, General
Manager for >SAS< Automation.
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more
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 >SAS<
Automation recently introduced new Hybrid
“HX” End Effectors for 5+ Axis Robots, made
exclusively with the newly developed >SAS< HX
hybrid frame profiles and modular off the shelf
gripper components.
This new HX End Effector is specifically
designed for increased flexibility, offering an
optimal “hybrid” design that includes the
benefits of tubular frame adjustability as well
as extruded channel frame profile rigidity.
Robotic production use includes long reach boom
press tending applications or heavy-duty
material handling.
Significant features and benefits:
- Direct side channel mounting of standard >SAS<
gripper component hardware, eliminating
rotation or twist problems.
- Modular design allows for side mounting or
circumference component or connector clamping,
offering added compatibility to other brands
and types of systems.
- Available with compliant oil resistant
vacuum cups with hold down clamps to secure
parts even when system fails.
- Available in sizes of 40mm and 60mm OD,
(HX-40/HX-60).
- Center hole can be tapped to accommodate
an M8 sized screw for connection of end
plates/caps, connectors, etc.
Ideal for high-speed, heavy weight, or press
tending applications – especially when gripping
from a flat steel stack to load the stamping die
to a formed part removal mode.
“The HX’s flexibility and adjustability
allows for better routing of pneumatic hoses and
electrical sensor wires to grippers and suction
cups as well as many other necessary
applications,” said Trent Fisher, President of >SAS<
Automation. “It’s interchangeability with all of
SAS’s modular EOAT line of components makes this
one of our premier profiles,” he added.
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 >SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new line of belt
conveyors ideal for injection molded components and
packaging.
Available in horizontal or
vertical configurations these new conveyors come in a
wide range: from mini conveyor belts having a
construction height of 1 1/2" (40 mm) to heavy-duty
belt conveyors with a capacity of 200#/ft (300 kg/m).
There are ten different versions
available: from mini to angled Z-conveyors covering a
broad spectrum of applications.
Key Features:
- Conveyor Dimensions: 50 -
2600 mm
- Speed: up to 3m/sec
- Conventional and proportional
drive options available
- Complete series available as
individual components
- Long reliable operation
- Universal structure with
aluminum profiles
According to Robert Dalton,
General Manager for >SAS< Automation, " These
heavy-duty conveyors allow for continuous material
flow, as any combination of routes are possible.
Expect to see continued expansion of the automation
solutions offering from >SAS<."
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