December 11, 2009

SAS Automation introduces new adjustable bag gripper

SAS Automation has introduced a new adjustable bag gripper for a variety of bag handling applications.

A custom bag gripper tool is often used to palletise woven cloth, plastic or paper bags containing heavy products including grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins.

The new gripper eliminates the need for costly custom tooling and can be adjusted quickly and easily in minutes for different production runs using a simple hand wheel.

This innovative gripper uses stainless steel fingers for both strength and their ability to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. A decker mechanism is designed into the tool to facilitate an accurate bag drop once positioned over the pallet - crucial for a tightly packed pallet.

The gripper can handle bag weights from five to 100 pounds, and its bearings are double-sealed for long life. The gripper can be fitted with a servo drive to automatically adjust while on the move to accommodate mixed loads.

The tool's bag width can also be changed from 12 to 21 inches within a short period of time.