In the overall process the changing of orientation and re-gripping of plates can take quite some robotic time. And thus taking up a significant amount of time of the automated process. Especially when the robots have been placed on a linear axis to enlarge their workspace. This changing and re-gripping raises a question mark. To answer this question mark Lab Services developed the PlateCruiser, a sophisticated design for changing between plate orientations and re-gripping plates in an efficient manner. The device is fully integrated in the PlateButler® design and its motions are blended with the robotic movements. It is mounted on the linear module, allowing plates to cruise within the movements, while being turned.
- Fast, time efficient changing between plate orientations
- Less travel time: efficient re-gripping of plates
- Neat and slim design
- Fully integrated in the PlateButler® robot designs
- Smoothly blended in the robotic movements
- Buttons for homing and manual turning
- Changing between north, east, west and south orientations
- Can also be used as a teaching reference
- All SBS format plates
