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ENGELs "viper" robot range expanded

ENGEL viper robots are now available with a nominal load-bearing capacity of 90 kilograms. Now available in six sizes (from a nominal load-bearing capacity of 6kg upwards). 

The linear robots in ENGEL's new viper generation are ideally suited to automation tasks in the injection moulding field. This means that users of large-scale machines in the upper clamping force range can also take advantage of the new ENGEL viper robot. Maximum stability, dynamism and ease of use combined with lightness are the characteristics shared by viper robots in all size groups. An innovative design that utilises laser-welded steel sections has kept the dead weight of the robots low, enabling the load-bearing capacity to be raised. Smart software packages reduce the structure-borne vibration of the robots – even with longer axis dimensions – and optimise their movement and dynamic values.



Three specific software features are designed to minimise cycle times and maximise productivity whilst keeping energy consumption low: vibration control reduces structure-borne vibration, thereby improving tracking and positional accuracy and ensuring short cycle times.mass identification detects the weight in the gripper. If the weight exceeds a preset value, the robot slows down its movements, thus additionally extending its extremely long service life. If the weight is below the nominal value the robot accelerates its movements, thus improving the productivity of the plant.  efficiency control eliminates unnecessary waiting times as the robot automatically adapts its sequences outside of the injection moulding machine to match the cycle time of the production plant. This function again ensures the long service life of the robot's mechanical systems and makes a major contribution towards energy efficiency.

Since ENGEL supplies both injection moulding machines and robots from a single source, full integration of the two control environments is guaranteed. Solutions offered by many suppliers simply reproduce the user interface of the robot on the monitor of the injection moulding machine, so users are required to familiarise themselves with two different operating scenarios. The holistic solution offered by ENGEL sets it apart: anyone who can use the injection moulding machine can also operate the robot. This is priority number one for the product developers at ENGEL.

Optionally, the robots can also be delivered with a separate control system; in this case, they can work with injection moulding machines from any manufacturer via a EUROMAP 67 interface. ENGEL viper robots can thus be ordered in conjunction with an ENGEL injection moulding machine – yet their high performance and efficiency also make them ideal for replacing old equipment and operating injection moulding machines of other brands. 

ENGEL has significantly increased its sales in the linear robots area since introducing the ENGEL viper range: the company is on course to sell more than 1,200 of the automation units for the first time this financial year.

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