Pick & Place Robotics Need High Quality Cable Management Solutions from Sealcon

Pick & Place Robotics Need High Quality Cable Management Solutions from Sealcon

Modern robotics has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when early robots were assembled from old war surplus parts and alarm clocks. One of the earliest examples, the “tortoises” Elmer and Elsie, were built by W. Grey Walter. These robots were programmed to “think” and exhibit free will through phototaxis, meaning they could adjust their movement in response to light stimuli.

More than 80 years later, robotics has evolved dramatically, with numerous variations designed for specialized tasks. Among the most compelling advancements are Pick & Place Robots, which come in various types and are used across multiple industries.

Types of Pick & Place Robots

• Robotic Arms: Versatile manipulators used in industries requiring precision and flexibility.
• Delta Robots: High speed and highly accurate, commonly used in packaging food items and electronics industries.
• Cartesian Robots: Also known as gantry robots, operating on three linear axes (X, Y, and Z) for straightforward, linear movements.
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Designed to work alongside humans safely, boosting productivity without extensive safety barriers.

Industries Utilizing Pick & Place Robots

Pick & place robots play a crucial role in various industries, including:

• Electronics Manufacturing
• Warehouse Automation
• Agriculture and Farm Robotics
• Automotive Industry

With such a wide range of applications, what ensures the long-lasting reliability of these robots? The answer lies in their components—just as a high-quality restaurant prioritizes the best ingredients, the best-performing pick & place robots rely on superior cable management solutions.

Sealcon: Providing High Quality Cable Management Solutions

Sealcon offers premium components that serve as the essential “ingredients” for pick & place robotics, ensuring long-term performance with minimal downtime. Our solutions include:

Cable Glands in Nylon, Nickel Plated Brass, Stainless Steel, and PVDF

• Available in NPT, Metric, and PG threads
• Dome, Flex, and cable options
• RoHS & Deca BDE Compliant
• UL Type NEMA 4X and 6
• EMI / RFI (Feedthrough and Braided) options

Circular Connectors (M12, M16, M23, M27 & M40) for Any Application

• Cordset, Signal, Power, Fast Ethernet, PoE, and Hybrid varieties
• Twilock and Twilock-S, compatible with SpeedTEC® by Intercontec TE Connectivity
• EMI / RFI shielding for interference protection

Conduit Systems: Nylon and Metal Conduits with Fittings and Brackets

• Available in Metric and DN sizes

Thread Adapters, Enlargers & Reducers: Solve Threading Issues

• Convert holes to accommodate different thread sizes (PG, NPT, Metric)

Sealcon Cable and Wire: Over 35 Years of Expertise

• High-Flex Power Cables – Designed for continuous movement in robotic arms.
• Shielded Control Cables – Minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Ethernet Cables (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7) – Enable high-speed industrial communication.
• Fieldbus Cables (PROFIBUS, CANbus, EtherCAT) – Support real-time data exchange.
• Torsion-Resistant Robotic Cables – Engineered for multi-axis rotation and extreme flexing.

For reliable, long lasting pick & place robotics, trust Sealcon’s cable management solutions to keep your systems running smoothly. Contact us today to learn more about our high quality components!