End-of-Arm Tooling
(22 companies)Any tool, accessory or component that is attached to a robot arm to perform a specific function, such as gripping or assembly.
End-of-Arm Tooling Companies
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation manufactures end-of-arm tooling for its robotic equipment including three versions of its FlexGripper palletizing gripper for end-of-line applications: the Clamp, which comes in two sizes, is designed for handling cases; the Claw is for heavy-duty, high-speed bag palletizing; and the Vacuum gripper, designed as a plug-and-play extension to the ABB IRB 460 or IRB 660 palletizing robots for cases, can handle 40 kilograms and up to 10 products at the same time.
B&B Packaging Technologies, L.P.
Tooling for B&B’s Robotic LEAP (Line Extension Automated Packaging) is custom designed for combination bag/sack packing and case and slip sheet manipulation. LEAP is an innovative development to automate the packaging process of bags and pouches into cardboard boxes. With B&B’s simple user interface and software, no special programming skill-set required to properly configure pack patterns.
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
BluePrint Automation provides 3-D printed end-of-arm tooling for integration into an existing BPA-supplied robotic end-of-line packaging solution, from concept to production floor in hours. 3-D printed end-of-arm tooling allows for a variety of packaged and naked products to be packed on the same line.
Cavanna Packaging USA
Cavanna designs, manufactures and tests its own toolings from its CARTESIO robotics division. End- of-arm tooling (EOT) equipment is tested on a wide installed base, and also on 3D simulation, bench testing and reliability trials. EOT equipment is designed for easy changeover and a recipe-driven approach. Smart tags reduce failures and boost vertical start-ups after any changeover.
Coval Vacuum Technology, Inc.
COVAL develops customized, on-demand vacuum gripper solutions for automated applications in various sectors throughout the production chain in packaging, food processing and plastic processing. From components for vacuum automation to complete grippers for robots, COVAL’s products are used in a range of applications from the individual handling of objects to complete end-of-line layer palletization.
DMM Packaging, Inc.
DMM Packaging offers end of arm tooling (EOT) with a wide array of end effectors to tackle difficult tasks and increase output without increasing labor. Vacuum and mechanical EOT can be included in the double or single wide Almond Palletizer. EOT on this palletizer can stack quickly without interrupting production, running up to 10 cycles/min. The EOT for this palletizing system helps it successfully achieve repeatable precision stacks.
GIMATIC
Gimatic's end-of-arm tooling for robots includes suction cups, vacuum pumps, sensors, and related accessories. These tools allow Gimatic’s customers to handle different objects in various industrial sectors with low energy consumption and reduced downtime.
Kaufman Engineered Systems, Inc.
KES manufactures its own end-of-arm tooling for robotic palletizing applications. will configure the customer's KPal palletizer with the most efficient end of arm tooling for the specific product. The KPal V group features our proprietary vacuum style end of arm tooling for conventional sealed corrugated cases. The KPal S group features our spatula style end of arm tooling for bundles or trays. The KPal C group features our clamp style end of arm tooling for bundles, cases or trays. The KPal B group features our bag gripper end of arm tooling for high speed palletizing of bagged product. All end of arm tool styles are available with the ability to pick tier sheets and/or pallets. With a long list of standard and optional features, the KPal Group is sure to increase the rate of return on equipment investment.
Marchant Schmidt, Inc.
Robotics used in direct food contact applications have special hygienic requirements. Marchant Schmidt specializes in ultra-hygienic designs, from conveyors to custom end-of-arm tooling used in robotic handling operations for cheese and other foods. Marchant Schmidt partners with Staubli Robotics to build end-of-arm tooling with stainless steel instead of aluminum and avoid catch points that could harbor bacteria. Even the routing of cables and hoses is critically important when designing ultra-hygienic end-of-armm tooling.
McGinn-Wilkins Automation
MWA manufactures custom robotic machinery engineered specifically to meet its customers' product demands. MWA's products include end effectors used as tooling for robotic applications in material handling, tote loading and unloading, tray loading, as well as other robotic packaging and palletizing applications.
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ONExia Inc.
ONExia designs and builds custom end-of-arm tooling and grippers for robotic applications that require multiple picks or multi-stage functionality within a single movement.
OnRobot US Inc.
The OnRobot product range features a wide assortment of tools and software for collaborative applications, including electric, vacuum and magnetic grippers, the award-winning Gecko gripping technology, force/torque sensors, tool changers, and more. Highlighted end-of-arm tools on the OnRobot website include the RG6, a 6kg payload robot arm gripper. This flexible collaborative gripper features a built-in Quick Changer and handles up to 150mm strokes. It provides intelligence, fast deployment, easy customization and programming. Other end-of-arm tools from OnRobot include palletizer grippers, soft grippers, electric vacuum grippers, three-fingered grippers, screwdriver tools, and many robotic tool accessories.
See us at 1021Pester USA Inc.
End-arm-tooling from Pester can handle applications ranging from insertion of pallets with filled plastic trays in depalletizers to pick-up of trays and carpules via robotic tray loading. Arms feature position control via camera, including rejection function.
Piab Inc.
Piab has a variety of end-of-arm tooling for both cobots as well as larger industrial robots. As example, 3D printed parts are used to reduce weight and be cobot compatible. This increases the throughput of the robot as the weight of the tooling allows for faster cycles. We offer pre-engineered configured solutions as well as customized tooling to fit the customer's needs.
Robex LLC
RōBEX’s engineering team can design and manufacture any in-plant material handling equipment needed in-house, including custom end-of-arm tooling (EOT) for cobots and robots to perform their tasks. RōBEX is an authorized FANUC integrator that designs and manufactures robotic systems for depalletizing, palletizing, pick-and-place, and case packing and machine tending.
See us at 822Robotiq
Robotiq supplies end-of-arm grippers complementing its collaborative robots that handle a range of applications from assembly and pick and place to quality testing and palletizing. Featured tooling includes the 2F-85 and 2F-140 Adaptive Grippers, designed for “plug and play” applications on cobots for picking parts of different size and shapes. Grippers help to eliminate changeovers and reduce tooling costs. Other grippers offered by Robotiq include the Hand-E Adaptive Gripper for precision assembly and the 3-Finger Gripper for maximum versatility and flexibility in picking up objects of any shape. Robotiq also offers vacuum grippers, sensing and vision grippers, force torque sensors and other tools for cobots.
ROI Industries Group, Inc.
ROI offers custom-tailored end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) options that are meant to work jointly with its line of PALLETPOD products. ROI’s EOAT products include custom layer grippers, multi-zone layer grippers, mechanical grippers, vacuum grippers, and other options designed to meet palletizing and other business needs while helping companies maximize profits. Optional tool changers can be added to efficiently use multiple EOATs in a single POD.
Schmalz Inc.
As small and light corobots with payloads of up to 25 kilograms become increasingly popular with small and medium-sized companies, tailor-made gripper systems can be flexibly adapted to operate doing almost any task. Schmalz offers grippers and vacuum generators for all common cobots and lightweight robots on the market, providing solutions for a wide range of applications. Grippers are designed to integrate easily, and can be used in a wide variety of applications, including depalletizing.
Schubert North America LLC
Schubert end-of-arm tools are designed to handle a wide range of products and packages. Schubert’s tool development experts draw on their many years of expertise in designing modular grippers and suction cups that meet current as well as future requirements factoring in product and size changes. Pick-and-place robotic tools handle and load products and packages of all sizes ranging from small tubes, fragile cookies, cakes and pastries to shrink wrapped multipacks and multipack trays. Other applications for Schubert’s tooling include erecting of folding boxes, folding cases and carton blanks; filling liquids; and closing of boxes, tubes, cans and cups.
See us at 1605SMC Corporation of America
SMC produces compact and lightweight automation components for robotics applications and end-of-arm tooling. SMC offers a wide variety of products that can be used for handling work pieces of different shapes and materials. For more information on SMC's end-of-arm tooling, visit the website link below.
Straub Design Company
The SD-610 tape applicator is an end-of-arm robotic tape application system designed to handle the demands of precise tape placement. The lightweight tape applicator enhances productivity by removing manual application and cutting, instead relying on a robust robotic tool to automate the process. Intended to be mounted on a robot wrist joint, the recommended minimum robot size is 15kg.
Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division
Motoman has a dedicated in-house tooling group within its Automation Group that provides custom part-holding fixtures as well as end-of-arm tooling. This capability allows customers to deal with Motoman as a single-source for their custom robotic systems and fixtures/tooling – and AG’s involvement assures that the fixtures/tooling will work properly with the robot system. Motoman also provides a single source for custom end of arm tooling that meets application needs. This includes mechanical grippers, vacuum grippers, bottle grippers, and multi-function grippers. Grippers include all electricals and pneumatics.
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End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) is a crucial component in the packaging industry, allowing robots to perform a range of tasks such as gripping, cutting, and assembly. EOAT is any tool, accessory, or component that is attached to a robot arm to perform a specific function. In packaging, EOAT is used to automate the packaging process, making it faster, more efficient, and more accurate.
One of the most common types of this equipment used in the packaging industry is the gripper, also known as the end effector. Grippers are used to pick up and move products from one location to another. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the product being handled. Some of them are designed to handle fragile products, while others are designed to handle heavy or bulky items.
Another common type is the cutter. Cutters are used to cut products to a specific size or shape. They are commonly used in the food industry to cut fruits and vegetables, and in the pharmaceutical industry to cut pills.
Assembly tools are also commonly used in the packaging industry. These tools are used to assemble products, such as putting together a cardboard box or attaching a lid to a container. Assembly tools can be customized to fit the specific needs of whatever is being assembled.
EOAT can be either pneumatic or electric. Pneumatic versions use compressed air to operate, while electric ones use electricity. Pneumatic is often used in environments where electricity is not readily available, such as in a manufacturing plant and electric is often preferred in cleanroom environments, where air quality is critical.
There are a number of factors to consider when selecting EOAT for a packaging application. One of the most important factors is the weight of the product being handled. The tooling must be able to handle the weight of the product without dropping it or damaging it. The size and shape of the product must also be taken into consideration, as the tools must be able to grip the product securely without damaging it.
Another important factor to consider is the speed of the packaging process. The EOAT needs to be able to keep up with the speed of the production line without causing delays or bottlenecks, while still performing accurately so it picks up and moves products with precision, ensuring that they are placed in the correct location.
Maintenance is also an important consideration when selecting this equipment. It must be easy to maintain and repair, so as to minimize downtime and ensure that the packaging process runs smoothly.
End-of-arm tooling and end effectors play a crucial role as a component in the evolving field of automated packaging, allowing robots to perform a range of tasks such as gripping, cutting, and assembly. EOAT can be customized to fit the specific needs of the product being packaged, and can be either pneumatic or electric. When selecting the type for a packaging application, it is important to consider factors such as the weight and size of the product, the speed of the packaging process, and the accuracy of the system. Proper maintenance and repair of it is also critical to ensuring that the packaging process runs smoothly and efficiently.
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