Robotic Technology Precisely Cleans Large Parts - Posted 4/8/08
Recent advances in Dürr Ecoclean’s EcoCFlex technology allows the flexible robotic cleaning system to accommodate industrial parts weighing up to 300 kg. Motors or cylinder blocks delivered by a conveyor belt are reoriented 90 degrees using a tilting station. This reorientation modifies the torque and leverage so that the robot can handle the heavy parts.
Recent advances in Dürr Ecoclean’s EcoCFlex technology allows the flexible robotic cleaning system to accommodate industrial parts weighing up to 300 kg. Motors or cylinder blocks delivered by a conveyor belt are reoriented 90 degrees using a tilting station. This reorientation modifies the torque and leverage so the robot can flexibly handle heavy parts. The new technology offers advantages for manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicles that work with large-scale components on a daily basis. According to the company, production processes and cleaning performance can be improved with the robot technology.
In contrast to transfer installations where the industrial parts lie on a transport system and are indexed from one treatment station to the next, the industrial parts in a robotic cleaning system are manipulated for optimal cleaning according to their geometry. The realignment of the machine for varying industrial parts is only one of the cleaning process adjustments which can be made with little effort. By modifying its program, the EcoCFlex robot is able to accommodate various industrial part types. The robot’s movements are timed to achieve the best possible cleaning results.
The system reportedly combines proven cleaning processes, most of which take place in the central multi-functional chamber. A spray system is installed for powerful injection flood washing (power IFW), targeted rinsing and optional high-pressure deburring. Additional equipment for further cleaning processes can be installed at any time. Depending on cleaning requirements, it is possible to mount additional treatment processes on the outside of the multifunctional chamber. General predrying of the industrial parts is accomplished by intense air drying. An optional vacuum drying system ensures 100% drying of all the parts.
The machine can be incorporated in different sections of the production process. For industrial part cleaning preparation or for fine cleaning, customization of the cleaning process reportedly can be achieved quickly and with little effort.
For more information, visit www.durr-ecoclean.com.
Recent advances in Dürr Ecoclean’s EcoCFlex technology allows the flexible robotic cleaning system to accommodate industrial parts weighing up to 300 kg. Motors or cylinder blocks delivered by a conveyor belt are reoriented 90 degrees using a tilting station. This reorientation modifies the torque and leverage so the robot can flexibly handle heavy parts. The new technology offers advantages for manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicles that work with large-scale components on a daily basis. According to the company, production processes and cleaning performance can be improved with the robot technology.
In contrast to transfer installations where the industrial parts lie on a transport system and are indexed from one treatment station to the next, the industrial parts in a robotic cleaning system are manipulated for optimal cleaning according to their geometry. The realignment of the machine for varying industrial parts is only one of the cleaning process adjustments which can be made with little effort. By modifying its program, the EcoCFlex robot is able to accommodate various industrial part types. The robot’s movements are timed to achieve the best possible cleaning results.
The system reportedly combines proven cleaning processes, most of which take place in the central multi-functional chamber. A spray system is installed for powerful injection flood washing (power IFW), targeted rinsing and optional high-pressure deburring. Additional equipment for further cleaning processes can be installed at any time. Depending on cleaning requirements, it is possible to mount additional treatment processes on the outside of the multifunctional chamber. General predrying of the industrial parts is accomplished by intense air drying. An optional vacuum drying system ensures 100% drying of all the parts.
The machine can be incorporated in different sections of the production process. For industrial part cleaning preparation or for fine cleaning, customization of the cleaning process reportedly can be achieved quickly and with little effort.
For more information, visit www.durr-ecoclean.com.
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