Workholding technology allows for a virtually unlimitednumber of configurations

DE-STA-CO will be showcasing its Robohand along with DirectConnect workholding technology.


DE-STA-CO will be showcasing its Robohand along with DirectConnect workholding technology. The company's base slides, block thrusters, thruster slides, grippers, and other components all incorporate DirectConnect technology, which allows for quick and easy connectivity without the use of adaptor plates. This technology provides for virtually any motion, using up to four axes. Additionally, the product selection incorporating DirectConnect allows for an unlimited number of configurations. Each order of a modular automation system comes with a complete electronic documentation package that includes an applications worksheet, 2-dimension drawing, 3D CAD models, catalog datasheets, and other valuable information.

The DPW series of wide body parallel gripper will be among the Direct- Connect products featured at IMTS. The DPW series is designed with reliability in mind, with a rugged construction capable of withstanding over 10 million cycles. The jaws are supported throughout the length of the gripper body, making the new series suited for long finger applications.

DE-STA-CO, A Dover Company Madison Heights, MI destaco.com Booth #E-2077

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