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New Pneumatic Grippers for Transfer-Press Apps
Bilsing Automation, Clinton Town- ship, MI, introduces its GT30 and GT40 families of pneumatic grippers for use in assembly and transfer-press applica- tions. The GT30 single-jaw gripper offers
a clamping force of 650 N and a piston diameter of 32 mm, while the GT40 has two dynamic jaws with 1000-N capaci- ty and 40-mm-dia. piston. Both models offer quick opening and closing at 0.2 sec./cycle.
Bilsing offers the grippers in different styles, including the GTK series featur- ing a toggle mechanism and the GTW series with wide jaw clamping point.
All styles offer numerous choices in clamp tips, jaw shapes, and choice of rear or lateral mount configuration.
Bilsing Automation: 586/463-0686; www.bilsingautomation.com
Remote Robotic-System Monitoring Service
Robotic-workcell integrator Genesis Systems Group, Davenport, IA, has launched the Genesis Intelligence Cen- ter (IC), a real-time remote production and monitoring service. Using cloud- based software development that allows users secure access from any Internet connection, the center allows for mon- itoring of system uptime/downtime, critical robot settings, process param- eters, part output and other production statistics.
Genesis Systems Croup: 563/445-5777;
www.genesis-systems.com
Cut-Resistant Industrial Glove
Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, GA, has rebranded its Jackson Safety G60 purple nitrile cut resistant gloves, improved their cut resistance, and enhanced their dexterity and comfort fea- tures. The gloves prove ideal for use in metal fabrication, assembly and for other applications that require protection against hand lacerations, such as han- dling sharp parts.
To improve cost-in-use, the new gloves are ambidextrous. The gloves feature a tapered coating on the fingertips to pro- vide added durability without sacrificing dexterity, and a distinctive dotted palm enhances grip and flexibility. The gloves, sewn from Dyneema fabric to provide opti- mum breathability and comfort, provide ANSI Level 3 cut resistance and are avail- able in sizes small through XXL. Kimberly-Clark Professional: 888/525-8388; www.kc-safety.com
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