Case Study #133: HVAC Damper Shrouds

Problem: Several operators were trying to assemble shrouds onto the dampers, flipping the parts over and handling sharp edges. Customer needed a way to lift, hold and rotate the dampers as operators install sheet metal shrouds with rivets.

Application: Grip and hold dampers weighing 15-150 lbs. while operators install a 16″ -32″ deep shroud. Assembly area is under an existing bridge crane.

Solution: A World Manipulator® (WM-200) with an air motor screw drive gripper and interchangeable jaw sets. Manual rotation through the horizontal axis. Grip and hold dampers weighing 15-150 lbs. while operators install a 16″ -32″ deep shroud. Assembly area is under an existing bridge crane.Vertical axis caliper disc brakes and an operator’s control pendant. Several safety circuits including Gripper Safety Circuitry.