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Looking to automate a small-parts picking and insertion application? A new modular system that is pneumatically pneu·mat·ic   also pneu·mat·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to air or other gases.

2. Of or relating to pneumatics.

3.
a. Run by or using compressed air: a pneumatic drill.
 actuated ac·tu·ate  
tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates
1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements.

2.
 may be what you need. The KONEX system from Schunk Precisian pre·ci·sian  
n.
1. One who is strict and precise in adherence to established rules, forms, or standards, especially with regard to religious observance or moral behavior.

2. A Puritan.
 Workholding Systems (Morrisville, NC) features a two-finger parallel gripper than can handle ID's and OD's. Supporting the gripper are a swivel unit, a linear unit, and a snap-connector adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. . This is a modular system that can be quickly configured as required. The components are constructed with Poly-A resin, which means they're light for quick action during operation.
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Title Annotation:Schunk Precisian Workholding Systems introduces modular grip system
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Publication:Automotive Design & Production
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Dec 1, 2001
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