Goudsmit Magnetics magnetic gripper for baking tins

Goudsmit Magnetics has developed a magnetic gripper for high-temperature applications, such as in the bakery industry. Utilising magnetism and compressed air, the grippers can be used for positioning and placing baking tins on infeed conveyors as well as for destacking lids from a magazine.

The gripper continues to function even when exposed to high ambient and product temperatures of 120°C. The gripper always remains in its last position - even when air pressure is lost - regardless of whether it is on or off. The low weight, small installation dimensions and high switching speed make the gripper suitable for use in existing gripper units or robot systems.

The magnetic gripper’s square housing is constructed of high-grade aluminium and is also nickel plated. The contact surface is AISI 316 stainless steel.

Switching requires compressed air, which is controlled with a 5/2 or 5/3 valve. The baking tin cannot fall, even if the air supply is cut off. The magnetic gripper requires minimal maintenance compared with common vacuum systems and has a tested service life of more than one million cycles. The gripper is available in two types: 70 mm, with magnetic breakaway force of 360 N and safe carrying capacity with safety factor 3 of 120 N; 100 mm, with magnetic breakaway force of 1300 N and safe carrying capacity with safety factor 3 of 435 N.