
VERSABALL Advantages
Flexibility
The dynamically conforming flexibility of the VERSABALL gripper enables automotive components manufacturers to handle a wide variety of plastic molded parts in assembly fixture loading and unloading where product geometry changes, and repeatability and reliability are critical constraints.
Safety
The inherently soft touch of the VERSABALL between grips and on approach enables heavy equipment OEMs to automate the operation of ergonomic stations on the assembly line alongside human workers where worker safety, elimination of pinch points, and safety assessment compliance are vitally important.
Handle Complex Shapes
The highly conforming and adaptable grip interface of the VERSABALL enables injection molded plastic parts manufacturers to get a custom grip while clearing complicated parts from a mold, where minimal machine change-over time, and a secure grip on complex parts are critical performance factors.
Technical Specifications |
3.5″ Head |
6.5″ Head |
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Pneumatic base weight | 2.1 lb | |
Head weight | 1.4 lb | 5.5 lb |
Rated supply air pressure | 80 psi | |
Minimum required airflow | 23 SCFM | |
Head life cycle | 30,000 – 60,000 grips | |
Retention (pull-out) force | ~ 0 – 10 lb | ~ 0 – 20 lb |
Minimum contact (pressing) force | ~ 10 – 15 lb | ~ 15 – 20 lb |
Pinching pressure on object | ~ 5 psi | ~ 7 psi |
Grip time (20 inHg) | 0.1 s | 0.7 s |
Grip release time | 0.15 s | 1 s |
Placement precision | ~ ± 0.03 in | |
Target object size | 50% head diameter ± 20% | |
Operating temperature | ~ 33℉ – 160℉ |
Grip performance related data is heavily dependent on the target object. The target object material, shape, and size change the grip performance of VERSABALL. Estimates are based on the engineering team’s experience gripping hundreds of different objects.
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