About SAS Automation, Ltd. from www.sasgripper.com
SAS Automation is one of the world's largest suppliers of modular component-based robotic end-of-arm tooling and gripper systems. Providing tooling solutions that allow your robot to do more, and you do less is our primary business. Unlike all others, we are specialists when it comes to end effector gripper systems for all makes of robots, used both in the manufacturing and plastics industries.
Our tooling systems and automation equipment are installed throughout the world in a wide variety of applications. We take pride in presenting them to you for references.
Sales: $1 - 4.9 Mil Employees: 10-49 Activities: Distributor, Manufacturer Year Company Founded: 1996 Certification: ISO 9001:2000 Export Markets: Latin America/Caribbean, South America, Western Europe, Pacific Rim, Australia, China
Brand Names: Grip It, Nile Sprue
News & Press Releases
July 8, 2008 —
SAS Automation, Introduces Gripper Plier Jaw Kit
XENIA, OHIO (June 2008) - SAS Automation announces individual jaw kits for the new style of GRZ 20-16. The jaw kit consists of one jaw and one hex screw pin.
May 22, 2008 —
SAS Automation - Introduces New Internal Spring Loaded Gripper Arm for Vacuum Cups
XENIA, OH (May 2008) - SAS Automation provides more EOAT gripping options, with the introduction of a new lightweight gripper arm. This gripper arm is uniquely designed with Delron & aluminum to keep the tool lightweight, electrically insulated and wear resistant. The part is ideal for tools requiring an electrostatic charge or using IML (In Mold Labeling).
February 13, 2008 —
Actuated Rib Gripper for Internal Fascia Mold Removal
XENIA, OHIO (February 2008) SAS Automation announces the design of a new GRZ style gripper. The GRZ 32EC-30 Actuated Rib Gripper was designed to remove automotive bumper fascias from the"A" side of the mold. The gripper & cylinder assemblies are mounted on a bearing rail to help support the load of the part being pulled from the mold. The 30mm stripper stroke has adjustment capabilities by increasing or decreasing the cylinder pin to fit any size application. To relieve stress on the robot the...
December 12, 2007 —
SAS Automation - Introduces New Rail Degater
Xenia, Ohio (December 2007) - SAS introduces a compact, modular degating system for fan gates that will greatly enable companies to reduce their finishing labor costs, and more importantly, provide consistent clean cuts for fan gates. Mounted on a rigid frame, this degating unit can be designed to trim either straight or curved fan gates. Radiuses as small as one inch (25.4 mm) can be achieved for curved fan gates.
August 24, 2007 —
SAS Automation, Introduces New EOAT Rack
XENIA, OHIO (August 2007) - SAS Automation announces a unique and innovative storage rack for End-of-Arm Tooling. The rack design was driven by mold injectors continued requests for a device to easily store, and inventory EOAT's. Having the racks in close proximity to the injection molding machine presses provides for quick tool changes.
August 15, 2007 —
SAS Automation, Improves WSL TR Long Angle Clamp
XENIA, OHIO (June 2007) - SAS Automation announces an improved version of their WSL TR Long Angle Clamp. The WSL TR is part of their get a grip! line of modular EOAT components. This improvement allows for closer and more secure mounting of clamps.
May 3, 2007 —
SAS Automation, Announces Improved GRZ 20-16
Xenia, OH (April 2007) - >SAS< Automation enhances their get a grip! Parts/Sprue Plier product line with an improved GRZ 20-16 with removable screws.
March 20, 2007 —
>SAS< Automation Introduces Lift Degater
Xenia, OH (February 2007) - >SAS< Automation announces a new Lift Degater as part of their continuing efforts to provide injection molders with additional downstream automation.
December 21, 2006 —
>SAS< Automation, Introduces New GRF 20 - Long Life Gripper Finger
Xenia, OH (November 2006) - >SAS< Automation is proud to expand options for End-of-Arm Tooling construction by re-engineering its GRF size 20 product line - to make it last even longer. This popular GRF has the capability to cycle significantly more than its original high quality gripper line. The GRF is a pneumatically controlled spring return gripper which is used to secure the more difficult parts with more force by the secure attachment created by the positioning of the gripper finger.