End Effectors｜TOYO KOKEN K.K.

The right end effector is a critical component determining the usability and efficiency of the Balaman.
Based on the expertise we gained from over 25000 installed units in fields ranging from agriculture to state-of-the-art technological fields, our engineering team will design custom-made end effectors that has the optimal gripping method, handle shapes and switch layouts to go with your specific application.
Our end effectors are currently playing an active role in various processes in various fields to get the job done while ensuring the worker safety and production efficiency.

Vacuum Suction

This end effector affixes to the surface of the workpiece by vacuum suction. It is highly suitable for steel plating and veneer material.
We always verify the possibility of vacuum suction of each workpiece at the design stage.

Example

Vehicle windshield installation assist
Transporting of glass for sashes
Transporting of building materials
Transporting the cardboard
Transporting of glass

Fiber drum
Transporting plastic containers
Transporting steel plating
Transporting ingot
Transporting steel plating

External clamp／Inner clamp

This end effector grips or clamps workpiece. It is highly effective in cases where suction or hoisting does not work.
This is effective as long as the material cannot be damaged by the clamps. Inner clamping is used when clamping from the outside is unacceptable as in the case of film rolls.

Example

Transporting steel piping
Transporting plastic containers
Transporting cardboard boxes with building materials
Transporting ingot
Gallon bottles

Transporting wood
Transporting shafts
Transporting automobile parts (crankshafts)
Transporting rolls
Clamp on inner diameter of wire bundle

Hook / Hanging / Clamp pull

Standard hooks are used with sling belts or wire ropes. In addition to our standard hooks, we can specially design a hook-type end effector to match the material being moved.
A clamp pulling type of end effector is suggested for material that would be crushed or damaged by clamping and it is not possible to apply force on the inside or outside of the workpiece.

Example

Installation of car seating
Transporting of 18-liter cans

Transporting of plastic cases
Transporting drums

Fork / Insert

This end effector scoops the workpiece from below.
It is used to get under the workpiece with forks such as a car seat.

Example

Transporting sheet metal

Balaman for transporting cardboard
Transporting wheels

Example of drive axis

Other than the gripping method, the drive method must also be determined in cases where it is necessary to change the position or orientation of the workpiece.