TPT January 2011

H andling , P acking & T ransportation

Magnetic lifting technology TRANSPORTER ® magnetic end-of-arm tooling from Industrial Magnetics, Inc (IMI), USA, magnetically transfers metal blanks, stampings and parts in automated station- to-station, press-to-press transfer or robotic pick-and-place applications, among others. The Transporter family is engineered with powerful rare earth magnets that positively hold the part during transfer, even during unexpected loss of shop air, and greatly reduces chances for slipping and shifting of parts due to mill oil coatings, dust, dirt, rust or weld splatter. booms or robotic face plates. Transporter LP magnets are designed to directly replace vacuum cups with only minor tooling adjustments. Suitable for applications in the appliance, automotive, and office furniture industries, as well as numerous other material handling applications, the Transporter

The Transporter LP allows for minimal die clearance and can be easily installed to existing air connections on tooling

The Original Transporter is designed for use on heavier gauge, non-flexing parts, and uses a single burst of shop air to actuate the magnet on and off; it is available in three standard sizes with holding capacities up to 670lb.

LP is a next-generation sheet handling technology. It only requires a short, single burst of shop air to quickly release parts, and is available in three standard sizes, with the strongest unit holding up to 162lb.

Transporter magnetic end-of-arm tooling from Industrial Magnetics

Solving coil and pipe handling problems

Included in the LP line is the TPLP50, a 5", low profile Transporter that is suitable for lifting thin sheets. It is also available with a destacking option that features a special magnetic circuit, designed to destack metal sheets as thin as 0.03" (22 gauge). The latest addition to the Transporter family is the Transporter MV (MagVac) end- of-arm tooling from IMI, combining vacuum and magnet technology to lift and hold all shapes and types of steel in stamping, blanking, and press-to-press transfer applications. The Transporter MV is suitable for facilities with mixed-use metals, where the magnet can be used in conjunction with the vacuum for ferrous parts, and the vacuum can work on non-ferrous materials, eliminating downtime for tooling changes. The product is available in six standard sizes. Each Transporter product provides options for pick-up points on stamped, perforated and odd-shaped parts, with a reduction over vacuum and suction cups in shop air costs. All Transporters offer accurate placement on the die and quick cycle times for increased production. Each is million-cycle-tested for endurance, and incorporates a fail-safe feature that, in the event of air loss, prevents the magnet from releasing ferrous parts. IMI specialises in custom designs, providing Transporter products for coil lifting, banded material handling and other challenging applications. Industrial Magnetics, Inc – USA Fax: +1 231 582 0622

SPANSET has been producing lifting and lashing equipment for over 40 years, and has a wide range of products that provide advantages for operator safety. The company offers a range of standard and bespoke products, including Secutex ® coated synthetic sling and sleeves for synthetic, wire and chain slings, pads for grabs, C hooks and fork lift truck attachments, and coil storage and transport systems.

Secutex is a polyurethane elastomer with an advantageous combination of physical and chemical properties, with up to 500% stretch before break from its original length, and a maximum working temperature of 180ºC. Secutex also provides noise reduction properties. The Secutex sleeve and slings cover a range from 2t to 80t in a parallel basket, all with a 4:1 safety factor to EN 1492-1 and 2. Because the sleeves hold on to the product, there is no friction generated and therefore no cutting or chafing to the sling or product, unlike standard chain or wire rope slings. SpanSet can supply standard sheets of Secutex for use with grab jaw buffer pads and C hook inner contact areas. Fork lift truck tine protective sleeves can be moulded to existing fork tines, or supplied as a shoe to slide over the tine. It is also possible to manufacture forklift attachments with Secutex coating. Coil storage and transport systems with Secutex buffer pads offer protection to the coil and long working life. SpanSet designs, manufactures and supplies height safety, lifting and load control products. The company also provides training courses to support its product range. SpanSet Limited – UK Fax: +44 1606 737502 Email: customerservices@spanset.co.uk Website: www.spanset.co.uk

Email: imi@magnetics.com Website: www.magnetics.com

SpanSet Secutex sleeve

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