Traditionally, the handling of salmon sides is performed manually, which gives good results in terms of high-quality control but is usually time-consuming and not optimal for occupational health safety.
A good alternative can be the introduction of process automation, where for instance lifting, packaging, and grouping are delegated to industrial robotics. In contrast to the traditional approach, the introduction of automation initiatives facilitates a wide range of benefits that would depend on the choice of strategy and innovative technologies, respectively.
Regarding the footprint of the tool, a standard mechanical gripper will usually take a width x 1,5 to have room for the spatulas, thereby limiting the number of products on the belt, whereas the footprint of a tailor-made vacuum gripper will never exceed the size of a product itself. Thus, a customized suction cup gripper achieves better results in terms of speed and increased productivity.
Last but not least, adapting the vacuum technology can significantly increase the PPM volume as the closing/gripping time is shortened.
GRIPWIQ has manufactured special suction grippers for the innovative solution for robotic salmon side handling developed by Inser Robotica.
The novelty of this solution is the multi-functionality of the application, as well as the huge potential for its success in other industries.
Delta-type robots with a 3D vision system have been developed to sort the whole salmon sides and deliver them safely to trays according to weight and mosaic criteria. The artificial vision allows to identify the center of each salmon and approach the product from the best position by adjusting the direction of the gripping tool.
This cutting-edge solution is a high-speed application, where the quality and safety of the products are key. The products are manipulated, sorted, and grouped in an efficient and immensely reliable manner.
The gripper tool for handling salmon sides has been developed with the product’s size, weight, and density in mind.
The CS suction cup series was selected as the most suitable gripper type to meet the criteria for the given task. A key feature of the CS series is the combination of soft silicone and a rigid base unit, which facilitates stability during application and provides a firm yet soft grip.
Due to the unusual length of the product as well as its delicate structure, the shape of the suction cup imitates the shape of the salmon side in the form of an elongated triangle with rounded edges.
In addition, the silicone shell is perforated at the bottom in a way that ensures proper utilization of the vacuum without damaging the product.
Moreover, the special design of the suction cup, combined with the soft touch principle, allows a tight seal during gripping and secure delivery to the trays.
Hygienic design
Tailored shape
Soft touch principle
Reliable grip
Hygienic suction cup gripper
Hygienic suction cup gripper
Hygienic suction cup gripper
Hygienic suction cup gripper
Hygienic suction cup gripper
Hygienic suction cup gripper
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