pikchain from igus increases output by 30% - Smart pick-and-place conveyor system makes tasks more efficient
26/06/2013 igus UK Ltd
Energy chain expert igus UK's pikchain is a continually revolving chain with integrated cable and hose supply to drive and control actuators individually. In the woodworking industry pikchain is especially advantageous, enabling concurrent running tasks such as drilling, stacking, milling, de-stacking, coating, drying and sorting to be carried out much faster, enabling engineers to increase output by up to 30%.pikchain is more efficient than conventional handling and conveyor applications because of its continuous circular motion. Other systems that use linear motions for pick-and-place tasks are inefficient, losing time to wasted start and return runs.
pikchain is vibration-free and can move smoothly at a continuous speed of between two and three m/s. Maintenance-free travel of up to 30 m can also be achieved with the maximum load per transport chain link being approximately five kg. Each link can be controlled individually.
In addition, pikchain can be equipped with any type of tool that receive their respective signals to operate accordingly, for instance grippers, suction cups, sensors, depending on the customers' requirements.
To watch a short animated video of pikchain visit www.igus.co.uk/smartconveyorsystem.
For more information on this and any other igus products, please contact igus UK on 01604 677240. For regular updates, follow us on www.twitter.com/igusUK, watch our videos at www.igus.co.uk/youtube and connect with us at www.igus.co.uk/facebook
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