Romheld Australia

Shadow Robot’s compact tactile sensors available from Romheld Australia (19-Jun-2007)
The Shadow Robot Company (UK) has introduced a range of compact tactile sensors, whose sensitivity gets close to that of a human fingertip.

Hainbuch chucks and mandrel products available from Romheld Australia (16-May-2007)
Hainbuch chucks and mandrel products are distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Romheld Australia.

Romheld Australia distributes Heimatec products (19-Sep-2006)
CNC lathe owners and operators can now select from a huge standardized range of precision yet very economical VDI static toolholders by German manufacturer Heimatec GmbH

Universal top jaws (7-Sep-2006)
New universal top jaws from Schunk with metric tongue and groove can be used in all wedge-bar power chucks with quick jaw change. The flexibility of these jaws can reduce set-up times and costs, especially for small and variable batch sizes.

High speed tools (18-Jul-2006)
A NEW generation of constant high speed precision tools is redefining performance standards for today's high speed hand tools, motors and spindles for CNC, robotic and other mounted applications. Romheld Australia distributes Air Turbine products, along with a complete range of CNC and robot end-of-arm tooling.

High speed pneumatic cutting tools (30-Jun-2006)
A NEW generation of constant high speed precision tools is redefining performance standards for today's high speed hand tools, motors and spindles for CNC, robotic and other mounted applications.

Workholding and tooling equipment (15-Mar-2006)
ROMHELD Australia is a specialist supplier of precision workholding and tooling equipment for CNCs and robotics with branches in Sydney and Melbourne. Romheld represents technology-leading manufacturers from around the world and will use Austech 2006 to showcase a comprehensive selection of equipment.

Precision centres and face-drivers (7-Mar-2006)
ROTOR Tool of Switzerland manufacturers a complete line-up of precision centres and face-drivers suitable for all turning and grinding tasks. Available from Romheld Australia, the range consists of both live and dead centres in several types, plus a rugged selection of face-drivers.

Pneumatic stroke modules (22-Feb-2006)
LIRAX-SLE is a series of standard, high performance pneumatic stroke modules for use in multi-axis positioning systems. Manufactured by Schunk GmbH and available from Romheld Australia, these modules can be used for single-axis or multi-axis positioning by attaching several units together.

Matrix workholding system (8-Feb-2006)
MATRIX is a new hydraulic workpiece clamping system that incorporates clamping sets, which are fixed directly to the machine table. Available from Romheld Australia, the system is ideal for clamping plates, shafts and other workpieces with simple contours.

Magnetic workholding system (7-Dec-2005)
ALPHA Workholding Solutions’ 'A-Pod' range of powerful, lightweight permanent magnet systems use state of the art neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) technology to help users increase profitability in the machine shop. Available from Romheld Australia, they consist of several compact, powerful magnetic set-up blocks.

Carbon fibre gripper finger (22-Sep-2005)
SAS Automation, represented by Romheld Australia, has introduced a new line of robotic gripper fingers with lighter weight carbon fibre bodies - ideal for high speed production runs requiring extra lightweight gripper tooling of high strength. Reducing the weight of robot grippers enables higher processing speeds and reduces robot wear and tear in applications for handling molded plastic parts.

Servo back stand (16-Sep-2005)
WHEN a robot system is coupled with a compliant servo back stand the result is a fully programmable metal removal machine. The PushCorp SBS-81 series Servo Back Stand combines passive compliant force control and closed-loop servo motor speed control technology. Romheld Australia distributes PushCorp products.

EuroLine for every day clamping tasks (14-Sep-2005)
IN 1949 when German company Hilma was granted a patent for pioneering the idea of using mechanical-hydraulic power transmission in its machine vice products, a new era in power-assisted workholding commenced. Since this time, the Hilma product range has undergone continuous development, leading to the latest squad of new product releases. Romheld Australia distributes Hilma vices.

Positive clamping for weld fixtures (30-Aug-2005)
WELDING today has become a high technology manufacturing process involving robots and other automated systems to improve quality and flexibility. This trend has placed demands on suppliers of clamps for welding fixtures to provide clamps which are more efficient, compact, and precise. Tunkers GmbH, represented in Australia by Romheld Australia, responds to this challenge with its range of pneumatic power clamps.

Workholding for 'lean' 5-side machining (26-Aug-2005)
TECHNIGRIP, a US based company, has launched a new workholding system that suits today’s just-in-time manufacturing environment. Technigrip is a revolutionary workholding system using the proven ‘Pin & Hole’ method for consistent and positive location and a ‘Dovetail’ cut for exceptional gripping strength. Technigrip’s products are available from Romheld Australia.

Getting a grip on packaging (12-Aug-2005)
ROMHELD Australia will present the Unigripper flexible vacuum gripper system at AUSPACK with a working robotic display.

Compliant force tools (11-Aug-2005)
WHEN confronted with medium to heavy duty grinding, polishing and other robotic material removal work, PushCorp's patented active force controller makes the end-of-arm tooling as good or better than what can be done by a person.

Toolholders for high speed machining (11-Aug-2005)
TRIBOS is a patented, new generation polygonal toolholder system, specifically designed for high speed cutting (HSC) from Schunk GmbH. Featuring continuous run-out accuracy of less than 3mm, these toolholders have high radial rigidity, axial length adjustment and super stability at high speeds. Tribos is available from Romheld Australia.

Compensator for automated assembly (20-Jul-2005)
ATI-Industrial Automation, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released a range of compensator units that overcome lateral and cocking misalignment errors due to machine inaccuracy, vibration and tolerances, thereby lowering contact forces and avoiding both part and tooling damage.

Vacuum gripper system (15-Jul-2005)
ROMHELD Australia will display the Unigripper flexible vacuum gripper system as a working robotic display at Auspack 2005. The display will demonstrate its ability to handle virtually any product or package, in singles, multiples, layers, shrink-wrapped and tetra-packs for palletising, depalletising and general material handling tasks.

Pressure and leak testing connectors (15-Jul-2005)
DESIGNED specifically for making reliable, safe and super-quick connections with most kinds of gas and fluids is a standard range of connectors from WEH of Germany, the leader in directly connecting to customers products since 1983.

Gas bottle filling and testing connector (7-Jul-2005)
A QUICK connector for filling and testing of gas bottles with residual pressure valves is now available from WEH GmbH of Germany, through Romheld Australia. The connector type TW102 is actuated with a hand lever. The integrated pin opens the residual pressure valve and filling with oxygen or other media can start.

Hydraulic hinge clamps (5-Jul-2005)
ROEMHELD, represented by Romheld Australia, has released a double-acting hydraulic hinge-clamp with a maximum operating pressure of 200 bar. The 1825-500 hinge-clamp produces 18kN clamp force for simple clamping tasks. It is suitable for use in machining fixtures, offering compact design, interchangeable contact bolts and mounting in any position.

Wiper increases life of hydraulic clamps (5-Jul-2005)
ROMHELD Australia has released a wiper system for swing clamps and work supports. Hydraulic swing clamps used in power workholding fixtures are subject to a demanding environment including corrosive coolants at pressures of up to 70 bar and hot swarf which can accumulate during dry machining.

Lifting magnets with safety feature (23-May-2005)
ALPHA Workholding Solutions, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released the Eagle Lift range of lightweight permanent lifting magnets. They incorporate a feature which allows the operator to safely test loads.

Servo weld shaver tackles most metals (22-Apr-2005)
THE PushCorp SWS100-3.7 servo weld shaver has the power and capability to transform a largely varying profile into a consistent predetermined surface slightly above or below the surrounding parent metal. The Big Weld Shaver is ready to take on most metals, including cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Quick connectors for gas and fluids (19-Apr-2005)
WEH, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released a standard range of connectors designed for making quick connections with most kinds of gas and fluids. They are designed to provide a fast, safe, reliable and leak-proof connection to components and systems during filling, leak/pressure testing and plugging operations in manual, automatic and semi-automatic processes.

Hydraulic pressure booster (15-Apr-2005)
ROMHELD has released the miniBOOSTER range of hydraulic pressure intensifiers. They can be quickly and easily installed into existing hydraulic systems and are suitable for fixed installations or mobile equipment such as tractors.

Hydraulic cylinders for tool and mould construction (14-Apr-2005)
ROMHELD has released a new range of hydraulic cylinders and slides for use in tool and diemould construction. The range includes hydraulic cylinders, threaded body cylinders, block cylinders, supporting elements and guided hydraulic slides, all of which feature quick delivery and CAD data on call to reduce both design and build times.

Robotic intelligent gripper system (6-Apr-2005)
ROMHELD Australia has announced plans to demonstrate its new intelligent vacuum gripper system at the upcoming Austech exhibition at National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2005 to be held in Melbourne in May. The UniGripper provides a flexible, effective and economical materials handling solution.

Magnetic die clamping system (4-Apr-2005)
ROMHELD has released M-TECS, a magnetic clamping system that allows quick die changes in the plastics processing industry. M-TECS 130 and M-TECS 210 use an electric permanent magnet with long poles to provide maximum safety, power and reliability.

Toolholders cut setup times (1-Apr-2005)
SCHUNK GmbH, represented by Romheld Australia, has released the Sino-T range of toolholders. They cut setup times for metal cutting applications in milling machines and machining centres.

Jaws for all chucks (31-Mar-2005)
SCHUNK, represented by Romheld Australia, has released chuck jaws that suit all makes of popular chucks. Each jaw has ground serrations, reducing potential damage to the base jaws and increasing stability during the clamping operation to improve overall workpiece quality.

Clamps, toolholders and vacuum gripper system (24-Mar-2005)
ROMHELD Australia will launch three new products during AUSTECH; Imao range of one-touch clamps, the Schunk range of high performance toolholders, and the Unigripper intelligent vacuum gripper system.

Stack gripper gives short cycle times (15-Mar-2005)
SCHUNK GmbH, represented in Australia by Romheld Australia, has released the SG 47 stack gripper. It provides short cycle times for machine and plant builders in the food processing and packaging industries.

Air nippers with slide function (1-Mar-2005)
THE GT-NY10S air nipper from Vessel of Japan, represented in Australia by Romheld, incorporates a horizontal slide function with travel adjustable to 3.5mm and incorporates precision "V-Groove" slides for smooth, trouble-free operation, a first in the air nipper market.

Intelligent gripper system (14-Feb-2005)
ROMHELD Australia has announced plans to demonstrate its new intelligent vacuum gripper system at the upcoming AUSTECH exhibition at National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2005 to be held in Melbourne in May.

Pressure and cut knurling tools (17-Dec-2004)
INTEGI, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released a range of cut and pressure knurling tools.

Intelligent vacuum gripper system (17-Dec-2004)
UNIGRIPPER of Sweden, represented by Romheld, is an intelligent vacuum gripper system that automatically senses the position of products and creates the necessary lifting force where it is needed. Combined with robot systems, Unigripper provides a flexible, and economical material handling solution.

Hydraulic cylinders for tool and mould construction (16-Dec-2004)
ROEMHELD, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released a range of hydraulic cylinders and slides for use in tool and diemould construction.

Mechatronic grippers (10-Dec-2004)
SCHUNK GmbH, represented in Australia by Romheld, has extended its Plustronic range of mechatronic grippers and robot accessories to include miniature concentric grippers and long stroke servo-electric parallel grippers.

Active force controller for tooling (8-Nov-2004)
PUSHCORP, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released an active force controller that makes the end-of-arm tooling as good or better than what can be done by a person.

Full automated air nippers (17-Sep-2004)
REMOVAL of spurs, gates and flash from plastic moulded parts can now be fully automated using the Vessel range of lightweight, compact air nippers. The air nippers are all designed for direct mounting into machines, robot grippers, automated handling systems, and special trimming jigs and fixtures.

Multipower air cylinders (14-Sep-2004)
TUNKERS, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released the MZ Series of pneumatic multipower cylinders for applications where very high thrust is required from normal shop air pressure.

Multipower air cylinders (7-Jul-2004)
TUNKERS, represented in Australia by Romheld, has released the MZ series of pneumatic multipower cylinders for applications where very high thrust is required from normal shop air pressure.

Food industry gripper (28-Jun-2004)
ROMHELD Australia has released the Schunk LMG-64 stainless steel gripper for applications where fresh food products are to be handled automatically, such as in processing and packing lines.

Air-operated production vice (4-Jun-2004)
THE Jengrip model JBV-150 is a high performance production vice designed to increase productivity in repetitive milling and drilling operations, where every second counts. It has a heavy duty clamp force of five tonnes and super fast open/close time of just 0.5 seconds.

Quick connector for pressure testing (15-Apr-2004)
WEH’S TW17 quick connector type TW17 is designed for function and pressure tests on systems and components with internal threads and pressures of up to 350 bar. It is available from Romheld Australia.

Pneumatic clamping for welding fixtures (23-Feb-2004)
TUNKERS GmbH has developed the Alpha series of power clamps for welding fixtures, available from Romheld Australia. The Alpha series has evolved from the encapsulated flat clamp which is specified in automotive plants worldwide.

Live tooling for CNC lathes (21-Jan-2004)
THE trend towards turning centres equipped with live tooling for milling, drilling and tapping operations has spawned the development of an extensive range of live tooling units which can be adapted to these machines.