Click here for more information. >SAS< Automation recently announced new Lean Manufacturing Consulting Services.
According to Robert Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation, “SAS is known for its automation expertise using state-of-the art technologies in the robotic end-of-arm-tooling industry. >SAS< is proud to introduce another way to create savings for our customers by enhancing their operation and has invested in both engineering and facilities to support this new venture.” >SAS< Lean Manufacturing Services:
>SAS< Automation introduces New Belt Conveyor Line
Available in horizontal or vertical configurations these new conveyors come in a wide range: from mini conveyor belts having a construction height of 1 1/2" (40 mm) to heavy-duty belt conveyors with a capacity of 200#/ft (300 kg/m). There are ten different versions available: from mini to angled Z-conveyors covering a broad spectrum of applications. Key Features:
According to Robert Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation, “ These heavy-duty conveyors allow for continuous material flow, as any combination of routes are possible. Expect to see continued expansion of the automation solutions offering from >SAS<.” >SAS< Automation introduces New Heated Gate Cutter
Cutting gates is often a final plastics operation. Removing runners without leaving marks can be difficult. This new Heated Gate Cutter from >SAS< makes especially difficult to cut runners, much easier. This new cutter is ideal for cutting acrylic and other brittle plastic materials and the ideal solution for preventing stress marks left from the cutting process. Each Heated Cutter set includes a heated blade, nipper and heat controller. The ambient temperature blade provides an ultimate finish. Standard blades are cost effectively replaced. According to Robert Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation, “>SAS< is a full service provider of cutting tools and is pleased to announce this advanced innovation for cutting hard parts.” >SAS< Automation announces Internal Diameter Gripper
The IDG grips and releases on command and is highly recommended for manipulating breakable parts as well as heavy parts. Unlike standard clamps, the IDG distributes force evenly over the entire contact area which is why they are most often used for irregular shaped parts. This new IDG is a cost effective solution when compared to bladder grippers and automated or magnetic clamps. Significant Features:
“This new gripper is simply a better clamping method – at a reduced cost,” said Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation. “We are proud to have delivered a cost effective and better handling solution during this recession.” >SAS< Automation announces EOAT Workbench
These ergonomic assembly tables come complete with storage area for EOAT components and tools. Each station includes a swivel chucking system to secure the EOAT by the mounting plate and allows access to all sides of the tool for easy tool building. Any tool builder will appreciate having components in one place along with an ideal stand to build the tool. Profiles are neatly stored in a separate storage rack. This table takes up minimal floor space and is the ideal place for tool re-work as well. “This new EOAT Workbench is another industry first from >SAS< and is a great complement to our EOAT Storage Rack,” said Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation. “Do-it-yourself tooling has come a long way – adding this workbench will help our customers build better tools,” he added. >SAS< Automation announces EOAT Online Forum
Monitored by “Tim the EOAT Toolman” this online forum will easily allow anyone to ask a tooling question…and get an answer promptly! Tool builders can also view all of the questions and answers – to see if their question has already been asked. This new online EOAT Forum will be demonstrated at the >SAS< booth South-10041 at NPE! “As tools become increasingly more complex, finding a convenient way for tool builders to get their questions answered quickly, has become a priority,” said Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation. “Tool builders of course can always call our toll free line to ask tooling questions. Adding an online forum just seems to make sense given that many people on the shop floor are handling multiple robots and tool changes. We are proud to offer many ways for builders to get ‘How to build EOAT’ information,” he added. The EOAT Forum can be viewed from our EOAT Building Portal Web: www.eoat.com/forum. It also can be found from our main Web: www.sasgripper.com >SAS< Automation introduces GRZ Grippers – many sizes
This family of grippers are designed to handle parts of all sizes and weights, and are especially designed for harsh manufacturing environments demanding superior clamping power. Click here for more information. >SAS< Automation introduces GRM Magnetic Gripper
Applications & Benefits:
Low Profile Magnetic Grippers: The >SAS< Magnetic Gripper is designed to directly replace vacuum cups with minor tooling and valving adjustments. Powerful Rare Earth magnets positively hold the parts during transfer, greatly reducing the chance of slipping and shifting of your part due to oily coatings. An optional “low-skid” boot is also available to increase grip on parts during transfer. A short burst of shop air pressure is applied in order to release parts. To pick-up or grip parts, the air pressure must be exhausted to the atmosphere. >SAS< Automation Announces Solution Provider for Motoman
"We selected Motoman as a robot partner due to their global presence and extensive expertise in plastics and our other emerging markets," said Rob Dalton, General Manager for >SAS< Automation.
>SAS< Automation Announces System
Partner Agreement with KUKA Robotics >SAS< Automation Introduces Hold Down Toggle Clamps
Sizes – HDC 25-105, HDC 40-105 Significant Features: These clamps have a large cylinder area for increased clamping force of 675 in. lb. (opens to max 105°) and consistent operation with fixed speed control in air ports and easily interchangeable cylinders.
Click here for more information about the HDC Hold Down Toggle Clamp. >SAS< Automation Introduces HX Line of Profiles
Sizes: Ideal for:
The new HX line is interchangeable with all of >SAS<’s modular EOAT line of components. The circular channel allows for direct mounting of pneumatic fittings for greater flexibility in pneumatic “plumbing” or “routing” to stream line the routing of hoses to grippers or vacuum cups allowing almost limitless applications.
NEW
RFID is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using RFID tags. >SAS< has applied an RFID tag in a Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) mounting plate to identify itself when mounted and installed on a standard Quick Change Mounting Chuck, mounted to the robot. Important features of this system are to identify the correct robotic EOAT gripper is mounted to the robot running the applicable program and confirm the rest of the critical equipment is installed – including the correct die or mold in stamping, plastics or packaging operations. RFID is low cost insurance against robot, tooling and part damage because it quickly ensures the correct tooling is running. RFID tags prevent costly damage due to system crashes, reduces labor costs, and are critical during line change-overs. New >SAS< EOAT RFID has built-in I/O capability up to 8 channels of RFID and can be integrated into existing platforms, and supports PROFIBUS ®-DP, DeviceNet ™, Modbus-TCP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP™. Furthermore the data carriers use state-of-the-art FRAM storage technology for virtually an unlimited number of write operations and had high temperature data carriers rated up to 210°C. RETURN TO TOP >SAS< Automation
introduces a new modular Vacuum Handling System line
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Like many of the modular systems from >SAS< – this line is easy to configure to your specific part. It easily handles parts that are often difficult for standard grippers including porous, soft, twisted, round, flexible and other non-standard shapes, weights, and materials. Power Consumption:
Significant advantages:
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>SAS< Automation introduces a new degater called the >SAS< Thrust Cutter. This thrust cutter is designed with a razor sharp blade positioned at a 45 degree angle to precisely shear a sprue gate in hard to reach narrow places. The equipment was designed to hold the blade on a special cylinder to precisely actuate the gate cutting process. The cylinder can be mounted in many angles. This style of gate cutting uniquely allows access to very hard to reach areas using actuated thrust motion from the cylinder. RETURN TO
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>SAS< Collision Sensors come in 4 different configurations to best meet different tooling and manufacturing environments. Collision Sensors send a signal to stop the robot when it detects an obstacle – to prevent costly damage to end effectors/end-of-arm tooling, parts and machinery. “Sensors are low cost insurance against robot, EOAT and part damage”, said Trent Fisher, President of SAS Automation. “>SAS< EOAT junction boxes make adding and changing Collision Sensors easily on the production floor. Any robot operator will appreciate both the safety and cost saving benefits associated with collision sensors,” he added. >SAS< Collision Sensors:
RETURN TO TOP >SAS< Automation introduces new Static Cutter
According to John Westbeld, Engineering Manager for SAS Automation, “Processors will find this cutter to be both convenient and easy to use. They will appreciate the ability to move it around their workcell as their cutting applications change.” This cutter arm assembly is both lightweight and low cost for maximum efficiency in your cutting applications. For more information, click here. RETURN TO TOP “Twist-On”
Cable Saddle Frame Connectors &
The unique “Twist-On” design of the Cable Saddle allows the hoses or cables to be removed and moved to other locations on the tool as needed during the build process. Twisting the cable saddle to lock into the profile provides a solid connection to the profile and the ability to move the cables or hoses without wasting the wire ties by having to cut them off. The Cable Saddles are available in 15mm and 25mm sizes to accommodate various sizes of End-Of-Arm Tooling hoses and cables. An opening built into the base of the Cable Saddle allows for the wire ties to loop through, allowing for the Cable Saddle to be permanently attached to the cables or hoses. End-Of-Arm Tooling designers are challenged to develop tools that perform more functions. Providing ways to build tools easier and faster is a specialty of SAS Automation. For more information, click here. RETURN TO TOP SAS – introduces Gripper Plier Jaw Kit
This new jaw kit for the GRZ 20-16 offers injection molders the ability to interchange existing jaws for various size jaws. The challenge to customize the application of a parts/sprue plier led to the development of the GRZ 20-16 with removable screws. This new jaw kit will provide molders with the ability to easily interchange and configure the jaw size by ordering kits of the same size to customize their gripping requirements. Customizing gripping options offers processors greater flexibility in both designing and configuring tools, right on the production floor. SAS continues to provide solutions that enable the production floor to handle unique tooling requirements. For more information, click here. RETURN TO TOP Internal Spring Loaded Gripper Arm for Vacuum Cups
This SAS gripper arm is internally spring-loaded for part compliance. The internal spring prevents contamination from the process or production environment. A threaded shaft with jam nuts allows for easy plate mounting of the gripper arm. The gripper is also end ported for vacuum and keeps fittings away from other components such as vacuum cups. According to John Westbeld, Engineering Manager for SAS Automation “Adding this lightweight, yet durable gripper arm is one more way that SAS is helping processors to reduce robot wear and tear.” Click here to more information. RETURN TO TOP Multi-function Automation Cell Video This new video features our automation cell and custom tooling, including:
>SAS< introduces New EOAT Rack
The rack measures two meters high by two meters long with four heavy duty casters for mobility, but can be designed in smaller or larger versions to accommodate individual needs. GHV wall mounts in three sizes (SAS 0-3 sizes) attach easily to the J-40/40 profile. The rack is capable of storing numerous tools depending on their size. This rack is “low cost insurance against EOAT damage”, said John Prater, Technical Sales Coordinator for SAS Automation. “This is simply a more secure and safe way to store End-of-Arm Tooling as this rack provides both stability and mobility”, he added. Click here for more information. RETURN TO TOP >SAS< Automation introduces Tubing Cutter
To enhance the cutting of pneumatic tubing even more effectively, the tool comes with a self contained 1 meter tape measure. The tool can also be locked for safe protection from the blades. This tool is economically priced and will pay for itself after your first project. Click here for more information. RETURN TO TOP New Web Site -
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>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling
manufacturer recently introduced high heat,
markless vacuum cups. 
>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic tooling supplier
introduced new pneumatic double-acting 2-finger
parallel grippers, in three sizes: PGR 25, PGR
32 and PGR 40
>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling
manufacturer recently introduced the GSZ Spring
Loaded Sprue Plier Arm. Compatible with >SAS<
GRZ 20-16… Sprue/Part Pliers, this spring loaded
arm enables the GRZ to absorb the ejector stroke
of the mold. Used when sprues and runner systems
do not stay on the ejector pins after ejection
from the mold. 
>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling
supplier, introduced new ASG Sprue / Part Pliers
for medium weight and large applications.
Available in four different jaw styles, this
plier has aggressive style teeth to ensure the
best grip. This extremely strong compact plier
can uniquely be switched from spring return to
double action, quickly and easily. 
>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling
manufacturer introduced new Spring Loaded
Locaters that are ideal for insert mold labeling
applications. Available in two sizes, the
SLL 10-15 and SLL 16-30 are ideal for precision
accuracy and performing several processes at the
same time. Spring Loaded Locaters provide
the assurance required in complex and low
tolerance applications.
Electric
grippers are becoming more popular for
applications that require high speeds and for
those requiring light or moderate grip forces.
Electric is also cleaner than either pneumatic or
hydraulic and, therefore, electric grippers are
very effective for handling products such as
circuit boards or other dust sensitive products.
KARLSRUHE,
GERMANY >SAS< Automation, a leading robotic
tooling supplier today announced Peter
Zimmermann, as General Manager for its European
operation. This announcement was made by >SAS<
Automation’s President, Trent P. Fisher, PE. 
>SAS<
Automation, a leading robotic tooling supplier
already involved in international solar panel
automation and production projects, is pleased
to announce the addition of a new photovoltaic
solar array to their own corporate headquarters,
in Xenia, Ohio.
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new palletizing
Carton Gripper for plastic bins, Slip-top and
corrugated cartons. The EOAT is designed to
allow for independent placement of multiple
cartons from a single pick. 
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced a Fork Tool for
handling a wide variety of containers from
oversized heavy bags to open-top containers.
Bags and other containers made of Kraft paper,
polycarbonate, PVC coated, woven mesh, cotton
are easily handled by this EOAT. 
New
Sensi-Sure Gripper is an improved design
of the popular >SAS< GRZ 10-10 Sprue/Part Plier
family that now has jaw closing adjustment –
thereby protecting parts from marring.
Sensi-Sure Grippers provide an increased sensing
range throughout the length of the jaw. The new
body design guards the jaw to protect against
sprue/part binding. Protect parts better with
new >SAS< Sensi-Sure Grippers! 
Uni-Grip
and Uni-Clamp Robotic Gripper Tooling, is an
exciting world premier being announced by >SAS<
Automation at its booth at the 2010 K show.
Essentially the Uni-Grip System is an universal
system that allows for a precise gripper tool to
be built with the added benefit of greater
assembly flexibility, featuring: 
Green
EOAT System – most efficient and safest
Yellow
EOAT System - efficient
Orange
EOAT System – less efficient
Centralized vacuum system utilizing a vacuum
pad and vacuum pump. The vacuum pad has an array
of holes that draw vacuum through the vacuum
chamber in the pad. The vacuum seal on the part
can be made using vacuum cups or a closed cell
foam. This system draws the highest vacuum flow.
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced new Hybrid
“HX” End Effectors for 5+ Axis Robots, made
exclusively with the newly developed >SAS< HX
hybrid frame profiles and modular off the shelf
gripper components. 
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced Spring-loaded
Docking Pins for insert molding applications
(IML).
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new adjustable bag
gripper for a variety of bag handling applications. A
custom bag gripper tool is often used to palletize
woven cloth, plastic or paper bags containing heavy
products including grains, chemicals, dog food,
minerals and plastic resins. >SAS< has designed an
adjustable bag gripper that 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. 
The
global economy has created tremendous pressure on
organizations to streamline manufacturing operations
by reducing lead times, reducing throughput time,
reducing costs, increasing flexibility, reducing
inventory, and increasing quality through the
implementation of lean manufacturing techniques.
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new line of belt
conveyors ideal for injection molded components and
packaging. 
>SAS<
Automation recently introduced a new Heated Gate
Cutter for plastics degating. 
>SAS<
Automation announces a new Internal Diameter Gripper (IDG)
ideal for parts that are heavy, fragile, or have an irregular
shape. 
>SAS<
Automation 
>SAS<
Automation announces a New
Online Forum – for Tool Builders! 
>SAS<
Automation introduces a complete family of GRZ
grippers – to handle parts that are very small to
those that are heavy and bulky. 
>SAS<
Automation introduces a heavy-duty
GRM Magnetic Gripper – ideal for use
when vacuum cups and grippers are
typically used for lifting and
moving steel sheets, blanks, stamped
parts and completed assemblies.
>SAS<
Automation has signed a system
partner agreement with KUKA
Robotics. This agreement declares >SAS<
Automation as a third-party
integrator of robotic end-of-arm
tooling for plastics, packaging and
general material handling
applications. 
>SAS<
Automation introduces a heavy-duty pneumatic toggle
clamp called the HDC. This toggle clamp is
specifically designed for harsh manufacturing
environments demanding superior clamping power. The >SAS<
HDC clamp has an over-center locking design that
requires return air pressure to open -- making it
ideal for holding and managing heavy and bulky parts.
Processors will appreciate the consistent gripping
forces when performing secondary operations including
degating, fabricating, and machining. This clamp is
excellent for repetitive production operations as well
as short runs using temporary fixturing. 
>SAS<
Automation introduces new Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling
line of profiles called: HX line. These profiles are a
hybrid between our circular tubing profiles and our
rectangular profiles. This new HX line is specifically
designed for increased flexibility in heavy-duty
material handling. 
>SAS<
Automation introduces new Robotic End-of-Arm
Tooling (EOAT) with RFID tags to automatically ensure
the correct tooling is operating with the
corresponding operation and equipment. 
This
new vacuum handling system is the most reliable and
easy way to handle bulky and heavy parts to ensure no
part damage. Each gripper has one valve that is
auto-regulated to open and close. Gripping power
uniquely remains constant offering exceptional
handling with improved lifting. 
>SAS<
Automation introduces four new Collision
Sensors to prevent damage to parts, tooling and
robots. 
SAS
introduces a Static Cutter for precision cutting that
can be easily mounted several ways: to an articulating
robot, statically mounted, or mounted directly to your
End-of-Arm Tool (EOAT). This economical and
lightweight cutting tool will provide accurate, low
cost cutting for a multitude of fan gate cutting
applications. The SAS Static Cutter includes a
standard box cutter knife, protected by a safety
guard, attached to an adjustable SAS elbow arm. The
knife blade can easily be replaced by a simple turn of
a locking handle.
>SAS<
Automation announces a unique “Twist-On” Cable
Saddle frame connector and wire tie system for better
EOAT cable management. This system allows End-of-Arm
Tool builders to easily attach air hoses and or power
cables to the tool.
SAS
Automation announces individual jaw kits for the new
style of GRZ 20-16. The jaw kit consists of one jaw
and one hex screw pin.
SAS
Automation provides more EOAT gripping options, with
the introduction of a new lightweight gripper arm.
This gripper arm is uniquely designed with Delrin
& aluminum to keep the tool lightweight,
electrically insulated and wear resistant. The part is
ideal for tools requiring an electrostatic charge or
using IML (In Mold Labeling).
SAS
Automation announces a unique and innovative storage
rack for End-of-Arm Tooling. The rack design was
driven by mold injectors continued requests for a
device to easily store, and inventory EOAT’s. Having
the racks in close proximity to the injection molding
machine presses provides for quick tool changes.
In
their continuing efforts to make assembling EOAT
components easier, SAS offers a new compact tubing
cutter for vacuum and compressed air polyurethane
tubing. This tubing cutter can be used for 4mm to 8mm
tubing with ease using the six cutting edges for a
clean cut. The SAS tubing cutter can effectively be
used with a one hand operation.
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