Sprue picker: removing sprue from the injection-moulding machine and separating it

Automation is essential for optimising operational processes and ultimately for increasing competitiveness. There are many automation solutions in injection moulding. With the IAP1 sprue picker, we provide a cost-effective entry into the world of process automation. The picker reaches sideways into the stripper and ejector tool moulds of injection-moulding machines. Subsequent separation and other manual handling tasks are completely eliminated, allowing for more economical production. The picker is especially well suited to automating and retrofitting small injection moulding machines and allows for removal and separation of sprue in very tight spaces.

Sprue picker for less than €2,000

Rapid amortisation after just a few months
The sprue picker automates the removal and separation of sprue in the injection-moulding machine. This completely eliminates manual work, speeds up the entire process and makes production more economical.

The sprue is ejected from the side
Electric drive
Wear-resistant parts can be easily replaced
Total opening to closing cycle in 1.25s
Substructure can be configured (depending on machine type)

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igus Sprue Picker with linear axis and gripper in the Customer Testing Area.

Diagram of savings and amortization over 360 days, with two amortization lines and a profit area.

Advantages of the sprue picker:

Cost-effective automation on the injection-moulding machine for less than €2,000 (starting price)
More economical production without manual handling of the sprue
ROI possible after just a few months

Scope of delivery:

Sprue picker kinematics IAP1
drylin® D1 dryve motor control system
Example program for EUROMAP/SELOGICA

Economical use with in-house production

We also use our compact sprue picker ourselves in our own production - in more than 330 machines. This means that we can achieve automated separation of sprue and components in just 1.25 seconds.

Less than €2,000 entry-level price
100 per cent lubrication-free operation
24/7: designed for continuous operation

How is the sprue picker constructed?

The sprue picker has a modular design. Our high-performance polymers are used for the moving components - naturally without lubrication and maintenance.

Freestanding drylin W linear guide with carriage and two guide rails.

drylin W profile guide

100% free from lubrication and maintenance
Wear-resistant
Up to 40% more cost-effective than recirculating ball bearing guides
Modular linear guides

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Ball screw with threaded spindle and flange nut.

Lead screw nuts and lead screws

Completely dry operation: up to 2.5 times higher efficiency thanks to optimised flank angles
Quiet and low-vibration running
Tested: up to 25% less wear

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