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Citation
(1999), "Robot gripper manufacturer announces launch of new gripper brochure", Industrial Robot, Vol. 26 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.1999.04926ead.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Robot gripper manufacturer announces launch of new gripper brochure
Robot gripper manufacturer announces launch of new gripper brochure
Keywords Robots, Grippers
RTS Thurnall, a leading robot gripper and end effector manufacturer is pleased to announce the launch of a new gripper brochure.
Featuring the hugely successful 2000 Series product range and accessories, this easy to follow guide outlines dimensions, technical specifications and clamping force statistics. The brochure illustrates typical application examples demonstrating RTS Thurnall's in-house design expertise for all robotic handling projects.
RTS grippers have found application throughout industry. Some of the more notable areas include: machine loading, pressure diecasting, consumer goods palletising and palletising of complex machined parts. Perhaps the most unusual, hazardous and arduous environments where a large number of special purpose grippers are employed is within the foundry industry. Here, automation levels are increasing and sand core handling/assembly, loading of static and carousel die sets and positioning of cores are becoming increasingly automated activities.
Combining an industrial quality standard product range with a database of configurable application gripper systems, RTS Thurnall continues to improve the design, performance and longevity of its clients robotic handling equipment.
For further information, contact Susan Jones, RTS Thurnall plc, Northbank, Irlam, Manchester M44 5AY. Tel: +44 (0) 161 77 2000; Fax: +44 (0) 161 777 2002; e-mail: sue.jones@rtsthurnall.co.uk