Sprue Pickers

Apex-YS and Apex-ST Sprue Pickers

Apex-YS Series Sprue Pickers from AEC are designed to be a cost-effective sprue removal robot and feature a single stage vertical arm for simple operation.

Apex-ST Series Sprue Pickers from AEC are available with an optional two-stage telescopic vertical arm for minimizing required overhead clearance and higher speeds. Units are constructed with a cantilever design to accomodate rack molds and core pull cylinders. Units are available with vertical strokes up to 950mm.

• Pressure Differential switch eliminates mechanical switches and increases reliability.
• Central speed control station, mounted on side of robot, allows easy speed adjustment on all axes.
• Apex-YS main arm swing angle: 60°-90°; Apex-ST main arm swing angle: 45°-90° (adjustable).
• Compressed air pressure: 60-90 psi.
• Effective payload: 6 lbs.