Sepro America's latest servo-driven sprue picker has a three-axis design

Nov. 22, 2016
Sepro has introduced a servo-driven sprue picker featuring a three-axis linear design.

S5 sprue picker Sepro has introduced a servo-driven sprue picker featuring a three-axis linear design. The S5 comes standard with a sprue gripper, an unloading chute and guarding. As an option, the sprue picker can be designed with a rotating wrist. It also can be fitted with other end-of-arm tools, allowing it to perform part removal.

What's new? The robot, which made its debut at the K show.

Benefits Speed and accuracy. Faster and more accurate than a typical pneumatic sprue picker, it also is compact, operating entirely within the footprint of the injection molding machine.

Sepro America LLC, Warrendale, Pa., 412-459-0450, www.sepro-america.com