Cartesian robot sprue picker Wittmann

W702 Sprue Picker
For the removal of sprues and parts from an injection molding machine. The solid construction allows fast movements with low vibration for precise removal.

X-axis (kick stroke):
* Heavy-duty linear rails and recirculating ball bearings.
* Swivel base to rotate the arm behind the fixed platen for mold changes with locating pin to precisely reposition arm for part removal.

Y-axis (vertical stroke)
* Adjustable stroke 0-550 mm (21,7") or 700 mm (27,6")
* Pneumatic shock absorbers
* Locking cylinder to prevent the arm from drifting down into the mold in the event of air pressure loss
* The Y-axis is also equipped with a heavy-duty switch as an additional interlock bevore the mold can close
* Energy chain for less wear tubing

Z-axis (pivot):
* Freely adjustable 45°-95°.
* Simple changeover from rear side to operator side placement.

B-axis (90° tooling rotation):
* Rotation is made automatically when pivoting the Z-arm out of the press.

Mechanical Sprue Gripper:
Rotation is made automatically when the Z-arm out of the press.