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This vacuum gripper is from a series of simple tools for collaborative robots that have been made available under an Open Source Hardware license.
The tools are designed by 4TECH Robotics ApS and based on 3D-printed parts. This and other tools for robots are published as a free design. More free tools from 4TECH Robotics ApS |
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A vacuum tool is a classic for robots. Traditional the suction cup is mounted on a rack and connected to an ejector vacuum pump. In this new design for a vacuum tool a 3D printed housing contain the ejector pump and have an ø32 mm suction cup at the tip. This gives a nice and clean tool that is ideal for collaborative use on small robots. |
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Parts for the tool: | ||||
| The vacuum tool consists of a few parts. The 3D-printed housing, a 3D-printed holder for the suction cup and some pneumatic components.
You will need theese components from SMC: (RS-Components) SMC: ZP32CN (RS: 227-3828) SMC: ZPT3-B5 (RS: 827-8734) SMC: KQ2S06-M5A (RS: 771-5673) SMC: ZU055A (RS: 183-7527) SMC: KQ2LA06-00A SMC: KQ2R04-06A |
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Mounting the tool: | ||||
   
The suction cup is mounted on a holder with a fitting. This unit is then mounted in the housing with 3 screws. |
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Download CAD-files for the vacuum gripper This housing is designed for the Kelvin Tool Changer tool plate. It can be mounted directly on a robot arm but then you must add openings for the pneumatic lines and signal cable in the housing. These features are already in the CAD-file. |
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| You can buy the 3D-printed parts for the Vacuum Gripper from 4TECH Robotics webshop at Shapeways You will need "Vacuum Gripper - Print" This is only the 3D-printed plastic parts for the tool. You have to supply the other parts and to assemble the tool your self. Feel free to contact for more information on the free tools. |
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