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V-Lock robot gripper and attachment. www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2020 25 V-Lock As an automated equipment assembly machine manufacturer, AMP Automation has to ensure its equipment is designed using the most state-of-the-art equipment. Mann comments that this vision was enhanced by the launch of Metal Work’s V-Lock attachment system. “The system represents a change of paradigm in specific technology,” he remarks. “V-Lock met the requirements and goals of our engineering design team; connecting grippers with slides, rotating actuators and guide units, but also with profiled structures made from any brand of aluminium and connecting with every spatial orientation.” Mann adds that the connection is very simple, quick to tighten and accessible from all sides. “No adjustment plates are needed between one component and the next and the connection is extremely rigid,” he points out. “The system is accurate and repeatable, so that when a component is removed for maintenance purposes, it can then be accurately put back in place.” All the components in the V-Lock cylinders, precision slides, guide units coupled with ISO15552 and ISO6432 rollers, spindle-free rollers, rotary actuators and grippers. Assembly automation AMP Automation works closely with various robot manufacturers, designing series have a swallow’s tail that is 4 mm wide on the surfaces earmarked for the coupling, which runs along the entire length of the component. Transversally, there are precise grooves, 6H7 wide, with a 20 mm pitch. To connect two components together all that needs to be done is to put them side-by-side and Robotics. and building complete systems that are highly accurate and flexible. “Working with different manufacturers gives us a better insight on what system is best suited to which application, this helps us tighten the M5 screws on the universal fitting, called K (given the shape of its profile, which is, precisely, a K). The V- Lock product range includes both electric and pneumatic rod and rodless Robot heads Electric V-Lock gantry system.