MAGNOS MAU Magnetic Gripper

March 12, 2008

SCHUNK now offers the MAGNOS MAU magnetic gripper for handling ferromagnetic workpieces. Adapted to fit on a robot arm, gripper’s electro-permanent magnets can be activated in seconds. Even in case of power outage, the magnet grippers ensure an secure hold because electricity is only needed to activate and deactivate the magnets.

MAGNOS magnet grippers can be adapted to any robot arm, the company says, and the number of poles is variable. The gripper's pole size (50 x 50 mm) ensures the maximum degree of flexibility. MAGNOS MAU is an designed for loading and unloading machines and for handling both smaller and larger workpieces. The holding force per pole with an air gap of 0 mm is 380 da/N, with a cycle time of 20 seconds.
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