Magnet Type End Effector

The magnetic type of end-effector uses a rare earth, electro or mechanical type magnet.

The advantage of this type of end effector is the ability to transfer and install the product without damaging delicate surfaces. A back-up safety clamp (or clamps) may be used in this type of application to prevent operator injury or damage to product and equipment due to magnet failure.

This type of end effector is commonly used in material handling applications to address a specific task and part or parts, such as a metal stamping or metallic casting. Instances of this would be picking to and from a dunnage, conveyor, machine or other material apparatus.

This type of tool would be suspended from most forms of lift assist (arms, cable balancers, vertical balancers), this tool could also be outfitted with tilts, rotates, and pivots for part manipulation. In most instances this would include a controls system with operator buttons and a series of valves and logic components for the clamping, tilting, or rotating of the load to be manipulated.