SPP PALLET CHANGER
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Safely clamped in all areas of use
With the pallet changer, the Zimmer Group is expanding its range of zero-point clamping systems. In addition to changing pallets in machine tools, it offers a wide range of possibilities in the field of automation, for example handling components in gates or on robots with high repeat accuracy.
The slim design and the low structure consisting of clamping plate and clamping pallet enable both very close pallet loading on the machine table and maximum utilization of the machine space. High pull-in forces create an exceptionally rigid system, whose excellent holding force permits maximum torques and a high-precision connection between the robot and clamping plate. This makes handling heavy pallets in particular easier and safer.
SPN zero-point clamping system
- Maximum clamping and holding force
- Slim design for maximum utilization of the machine space
- Reliable sensing of the clamping state and the presence of the pallet
- Secure handing thanks to cleaning function and spring accumulator
- Robot
- Pallet changer
- Pallet coupling
- Clamping pallet
- Clamping plate with zero-point clamping system
- Machine table
SPP pallet changer
The pallet changer was designed for clamping pallet couplings or clamping pins with high repeatability. Due to its structural design, the system is clamped without pneumatic pressure applied. The clamping force can be increased by using an additional impulse on the PLUS connection.
It has four rotation locks for pallet coupling. The integrated blow-out or cleaning function prevents dirt or liquid from collecting in the pin holder, contact surface and rotation locks.
The pallet coupling is used as a pallet interface for the product and creates the connection to the clamping pallet. The rotation lock enables backlash-free positioning of the bearings when joining with the product. Safe operation can be verified by sensors by means of piston position sensing and a clamping position check. All functions can be controlled directly via the pneumatic connections on the sides. There is also the option to control the product by means of alternative connections on the bottom of the product.
The pallet changer is the interface between robots or a connection to the pallet coupling.
The pallet coupling is the safe connection between the pallet changer and the clamping pallet. The mounted clamping pins secure the force transmission and the four rotation locks ensure the absorption of torque.
The pallet coupling is mounted on the clamping plate. Alternatively, just one clamping pin and two pins (for rotation prevention) can also be installed in clamping pallets.
Functions
The pallet changer locks in a form-fit manner like the zero-point clamping system via clamp segments that are specially adapted to the pin contour. This creates an extremely rigid system that can absorb the highest forces with maximum repeatability.
Thanks to its very high clamping forces and the use of hardened stainless steel, the system provides a high-precision connection between the robot and the clamping pallet.
