Asutec GmbH
About us
We are one of the world's leading company for dampening and stopping modules for transfer systems in the automation industry. Our product portfolio also includes grippers for various handling and manipulation tasks.
With over 35 years of experience we develop, build and sell more than 5000 component solutions as well as specific custom made solutions. As a modern yet traditional German mid-size company our key characteristics have always been our pioneering spirit as well as our drive to innovate with the utmost target of perfection and setting new industry standards.
Building upon our international sales network with our local partners around the world customers can rely on our robust products “made in Germany”. And it is the customers that are always the main focus of our journey and they need reliable products to achieve their goals. The satisfaction of said customers is the product of a determined Asutec team, willing to go the extra mile while always trying to breach the technical limits as we know them today.
Products & services
Long stroke gripper
With their impressively large stroke and slim design, they are ideal for securely gripping even bulky workpieces. Our grippers guarantee efficient and reliable handling in your assembly system or assembly cell. Thanks to a variety of designs, you can adapt the grippers individually to your specific requirements.
Tool changer
Eight sizes are available, with a recommended handling weight ranging from 3 kg to 150 kg and a maximum tensile force from 5,000 N to 80,000 N. Specially developed seals ensure improved compressed air and vacuum transfer. The system is extremely robust and wear-resistant due to its hard chrome coating. Additionally, multiple mounting surfaces for transfer modules are available.
Compensation Modules in the Z direction
Six sizes are available, ranging from Ø 50 mm to 200 mm, allowing for compensation in the Z-direction. A version with a double-acting cylinder enables the approach and holding of both end positions. Additionally, there is the option to query the position and detect collisions.
Compensation Modules in the X or Y direction
Six sizes are available, ranging from Ø 65 mm to 200 mm, allowing for compensation in the X/Y direction. All versions feature a central pneumatic locking mechanism along the center axis for added security. The -DV version additionally provides decentralized locking of the current position.
Compliance wrist
There are 6 sizes available, ranging from Ø 50 mm to 200 mm. Compensation in the X/Y direction and tilt angle is achieved through elastomer elements. The -ZV version features a central pneumatic locking mechanism along the center axis for added security. For precise screwing and rotating applications, the -VS version includes a mechanical anti-rotation feature.
Centric gripper
The gripper features automatic centering, even with irregularly shaped objects, ensuring precise handling. The wedge hook principle provides high gripping force transmission, while the durable T-slot guide ensures high process reliability. Additionally, the gripper is available in various versions, including one with a pressure star.
Angular gripper
The gripper features a robust design, making it suitable for use in harsh environments. With a large drive piston area, it delivers maximum gripping force. The wide opening angle allows for gripping objects of various sizes. Additionally, the gripper is available in different versions, including one with a stroke limit.
Mini parallel gripper
This gripper provides precise handling in the smallest spaces. The wedge hook principle ensures efficient gripping force transmission, while the resistant and durable sliding guide of the gripper jaws ensures reliable functionality. The gripper is available in various versions, including with position sensing.
Parallel gripper
The universal gripper is versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications. With a large drive piston area, it provides maximum gripping force. The durable T-slot guide ensures high process reliability. The gripper is available in various versions, including a dustproof variant.
Return Stop
Prevent rebound of the workpiece carrier Backstops prevent the workpiece carrier from bouncing back after the stop process and can therefore hold the workpiece carrier exactly where you want it. Our backstops are also suitable for blocking the material flow against the specified conveying direction. Predominantly installed in combination with our undamped stoppers/separators. Recommended for use in transfer systems with low belt friction. Spring-loaded pawl. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Position detection
Different switch brackets and position detections are available for the workpiece carrier detection and for area monitoring in transfer systems. Switch brackets are available as an accessory for many stop module types. The switch bracket used to hold inductive proximity switches M12x1, for inquiry of workpiece carrier position. For the navigation of the workpiece carrier in a transfer system it is important to know whether a workpiece carrier is present at the stop gate and how many workpiece carriers are piled up at the stop module. If a stop module lowers and releases the workpiece carrier, it is important to know when the stop module can rise up into the upper blocking position again to stop the next workpiece carriers. All these queries can be done with proximity switches, mounted in the switch brackets. With the position detection ASW a region of a conveyor path is queried. When a workpiece carrier is in contact with the ASW, an inductive proximity switch M12x1 is actuated. The workpiece carrier actuates the ASW through its geometric shape. The position detection ASW usually is used after lift-transverse units.
Positioning unit
Positioning, lifting and indexing the workpiece carrier The fastest and most precise of their kind: stroke positioning units for exact, vertical lifting and indexing of workpiece carriers. Attachment of electronic switches in T-slots, which signal the upper and lower position. Hole for attaching variable indexing bolts, depending on the application and workpiece carrier. The indexing function is pneumatic. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Accelerator Module
Accelerate workpiece carrier after a stop Acceleration modules accelerate the workpiece carrier to the conveyor speed immediately after a stop process. The cycle time is reduced enormously by shortening the time between the machining cycles. The workpiece to be processed leaves the processing station faster and the next processing cycle can start earlier. Most efficient in combination with ASUTEC damping modules: after the soft stop, the acceleration module starts in precise coordination while the workpiece carrier is still being released. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Corner Stop Module
Stopping the workpiece carrier for a change of direction Corner dampers gently cushion the workpiece pallet and take over the infeed and outfeed of the workpiece pallets from a transverse to a longitudinal section and vice versa. Corner dampers are usually used when there are shock-sensitive products on the workpiece carriers and a smooth transfer must be ensured. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Stop Module for roller conveyor system
Stop Module for roller conveyor system with a special design for roller conveyor systems. Through the particularly narrow design specially developed by ASUTEC, the stoppers for roller conveyor systems fit perfectly into the confined installation space between the rollers. The new concept developed by ASUTEC with extreme stability and high resistance to soiling of the stoppers, high conveying speeds and dynamic acceleration after the stopping process enable short cycle times. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Stop Module High-Speed
Stop Module High-Speed especially for very high speeds and high workpiece loads. The decision is up to the user: higher masses can be transported at the same speed or higher speeds can be achieved with the same mass. The optimized damping system of the ASMHS* series therefore more than meets the requirements of fast, flexible production. Damping modules are used to dampen the impact of incoming workpiece carriers without vibration right up to the end position. They guarantee optimum position stability of the workpieces. The stop remains in the end position without counterforce, resulting in very precise positioning without additional indexing. The pneumatic damping can be infinitely adjusted to the workpiece pallet weight. Fastening options for proximity switches are available for inductive monitoring of whether a workpiece pallet is in contact with the stopper or has passed it. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Stop Modul without damping
Stop Modul without damping for fast transport paths, short stopping times and high demands. Stops one or more moving workpiece carriers at the defined workpiece carrier stop plate in transfer systems (e.g. Bosch Rexroth TS2). The upper and lower position of the stop can be queried using inductive or electronic proximity switches. The lowering speed or the raising of the stop to the starting position can be adjusted by a throttle. Separation is therefore quiet. Available in pneumatic and electric versions.
Stop Module with damping
Stop Modules with damping for fast, precise and gentle positioning of the workpiece carriers. Asutec Stop Modules cushion incoming workpiece carriers vibration-free up to the end position. They guarantee optimum position stability for the workpieces. The stop remains in the end position without counterforce. This means that workpiece carriers can be positioned very precisely without additional indexing. The pneumatic damping can be infinitely adjusted to the workpiece pallet weight.
Stop Module
Even though we are the specialist in stopping, we never stop – since our invention of the proven stopper in 1990 and the beginning of our success story, we have been constantly developing it further. The Stop Module – or also known as the separator – is characterized by its diversity: whether Stop Modules with damping or without damping, pneumatic or electric, our Stop Modules stop the workpiece with the highest precision for a wide variety of loads, speeds and conveying media. In a damped version, one or more workpiece carriers are stopped particularly gently and without vibration. The workpiece carrier is released for further transport by lowering the stop. Our variants are particularly in demand in the high-speed range and for roller conveyor systems that have a particularly slim design. Find separate product categories for these popular variants below. And as always with Asutec: All products are available in pneumatic and electrical versions.