Cobot Ready Conveyors

Description

EMI has developed a conveyor package to easily integrate with your Universal Robot.

EMI’s Cobot Ready Conveyors are designed to be integrated with your Universal Robot to provide continuous part transfer and are ideal for pick and place, machine tending, and packaging applications. This allows the Cobot and EMI Conveyor to interact without the use of an operator while increasing productivity and reducing labor-intensive jobs in today’s work environment. Choose any of our Conveyor models with either an internal or external drive.

Coupled with EMI’s URCap, any UR can easily control the conveyor’s speed and direction. Set-up is easy, simply connect the included Ethernet cable to your Universal Robot’s control box and install the URCap.

Integrating multiple cobot-assisted conveyors with your Collaborative Robot can be used for simplified box-filling systems. EMI URCap allows for easy programming and use when integrated with your UR. Using a Doosan, Kuka, Fanuc, or other Collaborative Robot? Contact us to discuss!

Combining a traditional EOAT with a Cobot EOAT and Cobot Ready Conveyor - EMI’s plate EOAT removes the part from the injection mold, hands it off to the Cobot end effector customized by our Engineers, and delivers the workpiece to a Cobot-Ready Conveyor. EMI helped automate this real world application in a customer facility.

OnRobot VGC10 with Custom 3D Printed EOAT and Cobot Ready Conveyor by EMI. With a 33lbs payload, dual vacuum channels, built-in Quick Changer and Electric Vacuum Generator, the VGC10 is the next level of Vacuum EOAT for Cobots. Coupled with EMI’s Cobot Conveyor, EOAT framing, vacuum cups selection, 3D print capabilities and Engineering services, OnRobot’s VGC10 is a powerful Vacuum EOAT solution.

Internal Drive Package Includes: (for EA models only)

  • MODBUS communication via EA-PLC – UR with Ethernet connection
  • EA-ID (internal drive) with variable speed
  • 70 FPM maximum belt speed
  • Two photo-eyes (1 at infeed and 1 at discharge end of conveyor)
  • Single V-guide blue polyurethane belting
  • Power: 110V/5amp
  • 50lb Maximum load
  • Belt widths 4in to 60in, and Belt Lengths starting at 4ft

External Drive Package Includes:

  • MODBUS communication via T-99 Cobot Controller Package with Ethernet connection
  • External variable frequency drive
  • 20, 40, or 80 FPM belt speed
  • Two photo-eyes (1 at infeed and 1 at discharge end of conveyor)
  • Power: 110V/5amp
  • Maximum load depends on model of conveyor
  • Belt widths vary by conveyor model and Belt Lengths starting at 4ft

Included URCap Features:

To install, simply insert the included USB drive to the UR teach pendant.

  • MODBUS communication via Ethernet cable
  • Simple UR teaches pendant interface for easy programming
  • Compact touchscreen speed control
  • Variable speed control
  • Directional control
  • Detect workpiece presence
  • User Manual

Cobot Ready Compatible Conveyors:

Internal Motor: EMI’s Extruded Aluminum Frame Conveyors deliver a sturdy, lightweight construction. Low profile with an internal drive, this minimizes interference when your operators and robots have to work closely around the conveyor.

External Motor: Choose any EMI Conveyor. Choose from steel or aluminum frames. The maximum load, belt width, and belt length vary per model.

Robotic Indexing Control Options:

EMI's indexing controls make it easy to interface a parts-take conveyor with your robot. Depending on your choice of Internal or External drives, your 'Cobot Ready Conveyor' comes with our Compact PLC Indexing Control (for Internal drive) or the T-99 Cobot Controller Package. Standard Extruded Aluminum models: Motor and Drive Mounted Within the Conveyor Frame. Our Internal Drive Option (EA-ID) reduces conveyor width by 7-3/4" compared to the standard motor and drive.

Easily automate tasks to increase productivity!

Whether you are automating your process using multiple cobot assisted conveyors or multiple collaborative robots, EMI can help develop an ideal solution. Find out more about our Adjustable height and Fixed height Cobot Stands. Click images below for a detailed view.