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.
Conveyor Chain pikchain® for intelligent Pick & Place solutions
pikchain® - Novel machine component for machinery and equipment manufacturers in the automation sector.
Function and installation types for the pikchain® conveyor chain
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Application pickchain® conveyor chain
Interview with Andreas Hermey, Development and Design Manager regarding the special operating principle and potential uses of the pikchain®. Interview (German)
Potential uses of the pikchain® conveyor chain in the wood industry.
pikchain® as the main component in a stacking machine
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C-Chain
2Gliding elements made of iglidur® J
3Air duct, transition from the c-chain to the pikchain®
4Pneumatic hoses
pikchain® as a vertical conveyor for cardboard boxes (ASA in Mainhausen)
Study: three pikchains® as interacting components for an analysis and sorting machine for technical components
A = machining units / tools
B = planar assembly surface
C = c-kette
D = = Main feed
E = Maintenance-free linear units
F = Circlet cable
pikchain® construction kit
The pikchain components offered by igus® give you the ability to design your customized "pick and place" robots.
The pikchain® side plates with tribological plastic gliding elements. The gliding elements glide in the guide trough. The abrasion and service life depend on three parameters: Speed, weight or surface pressure, and the gliding partner material (hard-anodized aluminum rail and plain bearing plastic).
Based on 40 years of experience and thousands of tests, igus® can always determine the ideal materials pairing for your application. The gliding elements can be purchased later as a replacement part, and are assembled with ease.
The standard delivery scope for the pikchain® consists of:
C-Chain
pikchain® links
Guide troughs
We can also optionally deliver:
Rotary union (slip ring)
Chainflex® cables
Chainflex® CF Air hoses
Not included in the scope of delivery:
Frame
Motor
Gears
Guide rollers
Tools, such as suction cups, grippers, etc.
Programming/control system
Installation types pikchain® conveyor chain
The pikchain® can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or lying on its side.
horizontal
Vertical
Site-mounted
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Pneumatic hose
2Conveyor chain link
3Energy
4Bus cable
5C-Chain
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Pneumatic hose
2Integrated strain relief
3Media supply system
4Tool holder
5Chainflex® cables
Example: Pick and place of a work piece with pickchain®
The igus® pikchain® could conceivably use a variety of grippers, suction cups, sensors, cameras, etc.
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