La Robotiq EPick is a vacuum gripper for collaborative robots (cobots) that is distinguished by its independence from external air sources thanks to a powerful integrated electric vacuum pump. It is compact, lightweight, and ideal for automation applications that require precision in tight spaces.
Technical specifications:
- Payload: Up to 4.5 kg for standard use and up to 16 kg using specific suction cups.
- Tool weight: 0.71 kg.
- Energy source: 24 V, 2 A power supply, directly connected to the wrist of the cobot.
- Vacuum flow: Maximum 12 l/min with a vacuum level up to 80%.
- Operational duration: Tested for more than 2,000,000 cycles.
- Cobot compatibility: Ready-to-use for Universal Robots, Techman Robots and OMRON/TM, and compatible with other cobots.
- Operating temperature: 5 to 40 °C, ensuring reliable use even in changing conditions.
Main features:
- Without external air source: Unlike other vacuum grippers, the Robotiq EPick requires no external compressed air. This allows simple and direct installation on the cobot arm, reducing setup costs and increasing mobility.
- Adaptable and modular: The bracket and air nodes are customizable in six variations, allowing a wide range of configurations to suit different application needs. In addition, two clamps can be mounted together to increase productivity, for example, to pick up multiple boxes at the same time.
- Compatibility with materials: EPick is versatile and can grip porous and nonporous surfaces, including materials such as cardboard, glass, dry sheet metal and plastic.
- Simple installation: It requires no specific robotics knowledge and can be set up in minutes. Robotiq's software automatically optimizes gripper settings for each application, making it user-friendly.
Advantages:
- Efficiency in harsh environments: The robust construction and internal pump make the EPick suitable even for dusty or humid environments, reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
- Ease of use: Equipped with an LED for real-time monitoring, showing the status of clamp activity or any faults, allowing the operator to react quickly.
This gripper is an advanced solution for improving productivity in cobot handling operations without the need for complex or cumbersome configurations.
