Intelligent conveyor chain with integrated power & data supply
Give each conveyor link a separate function.
Equip it with grippers, suction cups, tools, sensors, cameras, and, and, and…
Reduce pick & place times drastically: Up to 30% faster
Travel: up to 30 m.
Continious speed: 2-3 m/s.
Installation: horizontal, vertical and side mounted 90°.
Max. load per conveyor chain link: approx. 5,0 k.
Function and installation types of the pikchain®
Interview with Andreas Hermey, leader of design and construction about the first delivery of the pikchain® and the special features of the customer application like high speeds and accelerations as well as the necessary particularly thick-walled pneumatic hoses. (German)
Interview with Andreas Hermey, leader of design and construction about the particularly functionality and possible application area of the pikchain®. Interview (German)
C-Chain
2iglidur® J sliding pads
3air duct, passage from c-chain to pikchain®
4Pneumatic hoses
pikchain® as vertical conveyor for cartons (company ASA in Mainhausen)
Study: Three pikchains® as interactive components of an analysis and sorting machine for technical components
A = machining units / tools
B = planar assembly surface
C = c-chain
D = Main feed
E = Maintenance-free linear units
F = Loop cable
The pikchain® consists of components to build your individual intelligent conveyor chain.
pikchain® side parts with tribological plastic sliding elements. The pikchain® sliding elements slides within the guiding rails. The wear of the sliding elements depends on three main parameters: Velocity, weight or pressure and the material of the friction partner (hard ionized aluminium and bearing materials).
Based on more than 40 years of experience and 1,000 of tests in our lab we are able to determine the best plastic for your application. The sliding elements are a spare part and can be replaced quickly.
C-Chain
pikchain® links
Guide troughs
Rotary feedthrough (ring wheel)
Chainflex® cables
Chainflex® CF Air pneumatic hoses
Frame
Motor
Gears
Deflection roller
Tools, like exhauster, grabber etc.
Programming/control system
pikchain® can be installed horizontal, vertical and side mounted 90°
Air hose
2Conveyor link
3Energy
4Bus cable
5C-Chain
Air hose
2Integrated strain relief
3Media access
4Tool mount
5Chainflex® cables
Example: grip and deposit a workpiece with pikchain®
Different units possible, like grippers, suction cups, sensors, cameras etc.
More than 100,000 products available! Delivery and consultation Mon-Fri from 7am-8pm and Sat from 8am-12pm!