Clean material streams
Finished parts, runners and rejects can be routed separately for packing, regrind or quarantine.
Controlled runner handling
Sprue removal and separation
Separate sprues and runners from saleable components without relying on uncontrolled drops or repetitive manual handling. The cell can remove both streams, verify separation and route material to the correct destination.
Application-led engineering
Robot · Tooling · Controls · Safety
What the system is designed to deliver
Control the handling.
Control the handling.
Protect the moulding cycle.
The robot is one element in a coordinated production system. The strongest result comes from defining the product, mould sequence and next operation together.
Less manual intervention
Repeatable pick and release sequences reduce operator access around the mould area.
Confirmed separation
Sensors or vision can check that the expected part and sprue are present before the next cycle proceeds.
Complete application scope
More than a robot arm.
We define the equipment and interfaces required to turn a representative robot platform into a workable moulding-cell solution.
See how we integrate cells- 01Dual-arm part and sprue take-out
- 02Sprue-picker and servo manipulator options
- 03End-of-arm cut, grip or break-off mechanisms
- 04Sprue chute, bin or granulator transfer
- 05Part/sprue presence sensing
- 06Reject routing and alarm conditions
- 07Downstream conveyor or tote placement
- 08Machine-cycle interlocks and safe recovery
Engineering priorities
Build around the
Build around the
real production detail.
Define the split
We establish whether separation happens in the mould, on the end effector, at a trim station or after controlled placement.
Protect the good part
Motion, gripping and cutting forces are arranged so cosmetic or functional surfaces are not damaged during runner removal.
Manage regrind flow
Sprues can be transferred to a guarded bin or granulator while finished components continue to inspection or packing.
Questions engineers ask
Practical answers before
Practical answers before
the specification.
01Can the robot remove the part and sprue in one cycle?
Yes. A dual-arm manipulator or suitable end effector can capture both streams where the mould layout and release sequence permit it.
02Can sprues be sent directly to a granulator?
Yes, subject to the granulator location, infeed safety, material flow and any dust or noise controls required at the site.
03How is a missing sprue detected?
Typical methods include vacuum switches, part-present sensors, weight checks or vision. The right method depends on the runner geometry and the consequence of a missed pick.
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