Palletizing systematically

With POWER GRIP you choose double integrated safety.

During the pallet loading process, a substantial lateral offset can be managed without any risk of damage to the sensitive Z-reference surfaces. This ensures precise handling and maintains the integrity of these critical contact points. A well-designed positioning aid significantly simplifies the loading process by ensuring accurate alignment and reducing the effort required for proper placement. The pallet is initially prepositioned to ensure accurate alignment. Thanks to the lifting function, the reference surfaces remain completely untouched at this stage, preventing any potential damage and ensuring precise positioning.

In contrast to other palletizing systems, all important wear parts of the POWER GRIP system are accessible from the outside. The system is easy to clean. Complete disassembly is unnecessary. The zero-point is not lost. This process only requires little time. With POWER GRIP, there is no risk of idle time due to dirt or abrasive wear.

POWER GRIP is always equipped with a Z-reference cleaning system. Z-reference surfaces are cleaned at every chucking process. This is important for high levels of accuracy, process safety and lifespan. The hardened and rust-proof POWER GRIP reference surfaces, both in the palletizing system and the PG pallets, make this system virtually non-wearing and readily automatable.

In a released state, a continuous flow of air effectively cleans and protects the Z-references from dirt and contamination. This airflow ensures that any debris or particles are blown away, maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of the reference surfaces. As a result, the system is kept in optimal condition, which contributes to its overall performance and reliability.

By means of hardened, rust-proof reference surfaces, both on the pallet and the pallet carrier, as well as by the additional possibility of monitoring by Z-reference feedback, POWER GRIP can be automated at any time.

The pallet of the classic clamping system normaly rests on the Z-references of the clamping module by it‘s own weight. Even if a chucking bolt is broken or does not exist any more the drill holes for the Z-reference feedback are still sealed. The pallet seems to be clamped mechanically but it isn‘t. The start signal for the beginning of processing can still be carried out. Tolerances during fabrication and variations in temperature cause additional problems. The positioning by conical chucking bolts can not be carried out exactly. Process safety does not really exist in the end.

POWER GRIP works different. The pallet does not contact the Z-references. Contact only takes place in the moment of clamping. The signal for „pallet clamped” only occurs if the centering spring lugs (7,5 KN each) are load-ed and the drilling holes of the Z-reference feedback are closed.

POWER GRIP is made of high quality materials. Each centering unit chucks automatically with a clamping force from 16,000 N up to 39,000 N. Even under high pressure, e.g. under high machining forces or during a machine crash, pallets cannot be ripped from the palletizing system.

Due to POWER GRIP’s modularity, the palletizing system can be adapted to various work piece sizes as well as to existing and new machines. POWER GRIP can be used for a variety of manufacturing processes. These include: 3- or 5-axis milling, EDM-ing, Measuring, Grinding, Lasering & Turning.