Wemo Automation linear robots and injection molding automation systems

Swedish manufacturer Wemo Automation AB engineers three-axis linear Cartesian robots, high-speed side-entry manipulators, and automated packaging cells for plastics production.

Wemo eDesign LT and SE linear three-axis robots

The eDesign robot series serves injection molding machines from 25 to 650 tons clamping force. Compact construction with fixed or movable X-beam axes optimizes floor space around production equipment. High-precision servo drives deliver smooth acceleration and positioning repeatability to 0.1 mm.

Models 6-5, 8-5, 16-5, and 16-7 handling payloads from 4 to 15 kg
Compatible with injection molding presses from 25 to 650 tons clamp force
Steel-reinforced timing belts paired with low-friction linear guide rails
Order replacement guide carriages, servo motors, and cable track chains

Wemo xDesign industrial Cartesian linear manipulators

Manipulators in the xDesign series handle demanding extraction tasks for automotive components and technical parts. Rigid telescopic vertical arms prevent vibration during part demolding. Seamless integration with molding machine controllers follows Euromap 67 and Euromap 12 standards.

Handling capacity from 4 to 18 kg with rigid structural beam engineering
Telescopic vertical stroke for facilities with restricted ceiling headroom
Direct machine interface via Euromap 67 and Euromap 12 communication ports
Supply of interface boards, planetary gearboxes, and rotary encoders

Wemo xLine heavy-duty robots and Tandem dual systems

The flagship xLine series automates heavy injection molding machinery up to 4000 tons clamping force with payloads up to 110 kg. Tandem configurations mount two independent robots along a shared Z-beam to split part removal and insert placement operations within a single automated cell.

Payload capacities for models 120, 250, 400, 600, and 800 from 18 to 110 kg
Engineered for large-tonnage injection molding presses from 500 to 4000 tons
Synchronized operation of dual Tandem robotic arms along a shared Z-axis beam
Order drive pinions, gear racks, holding brakes, and digital servo drives

Wemo sDesign high-speed side-entry robot systems

The sDesign series specializes in ultra-fast part extraction from thin-wall packaging and medical tooling molds. Side-entry kinematics reduce mold open cycle intervals down to 3–5 seconds. Lightweight carbon-fiber boom profiles and dynamic servo motors minimize dynamic inertial strain.

Part removal cycle times reduced to 3–5 seconds for thin-wall packaging
Models 7-5, 8-5, 12-5, and 16-5 for molding presses from 75 to 650 tons
Optimized side-entry trajectory eliminates top clearance constraints
Replacement shock absorbers, carbon profiles, and magnetic position sensors

Wemo 3-5 LP compact linear sprue pickers

The Wemo 3-5 LP unit provides efficient removal of sprues and compact molded items from injection presses between 20 and 250 tons. Three-axis digital servo actuation replaces pneumatic pickers, improving mold timing consistency, cycle stability, and tooling placement accuracy.

Servicing small and mid-sized injection presses from 20 to 250 tons force
Handles runner systems and small molded components weighing up to 2.3 kg
Energy-efficient servo motors minimize factory compressed air consumption
Delivery of gripper jaws, directional pneumatic valves, and drive belts

Wemo WIPS 4.0 control platforms and SmartDrive systems

WIPS Plastic control software delivers intuitive robot path programming through standardized graphic symbols. Open architecture supports direct control of up to 6 external SmartDrive 2.0 servo axes, industrial Ethernet networking, and Industry 4.0 data exchange across production.

Graphic touch interface with pre-built sequence templates for fast setup
Direct control of up to 6 auxiliary SmartDrive servo motion axes
Ethernet and OPC UA connectivity with Wemo Connect remote diagnostics
Operator touch pendants, CPU processing units, and communication modules

Wemo Grip System WGS tooling and QuickLock changers

Modular WGS end-of-arm tooling utilizes standardized aluminum profiles, vacuum cups, and mechanical clamping grippers to accommodate diverse part contours. QuickLock tool changers with W-GIS RFID tags automatically select the corresponding robot program upon tool installation.

QuickLock tool change plates with automatic pneumatic circuit coupling
W-GIS RFID tag recognition for instant program retrieval during changeovers
Broad selection of vacuum ejectors, silicone suction cups, and air cutters
Mounting brackets, tube fittings, and articulated swivel clamps in catalog

Wemo modular conveyor lines and xPacker palletizers

Wemo conveyor modules transport finished parts from the molding machine toward inspection stations and packaging zones. Automated xPacker palletizing units stack cartons onto pallets, collaborating smoothly with upstream extraction linear robots within a unified automation envelope.

Horizontal and inclined belt conveyors with antistatic transport surfaces
Automated box buffering, index positioning, and container change modules
Robotic xPacker palletizers engineered for heavy bulk packaging containers
Geared motors, guide rollers, conveyor belts, and photoelectric sensors

Structural Design Principles of Cartesian Robots for Injection Molding

Linear robots developed by Wemo utilize high-rigidity extruded aluminum profiles paired with hardened steel guide rails to maintain positional repeatability under continuous duty.

The mechanical layout offers either a fixed X-axis configuration where the vertical Y-beam travels along a stationary bridge, or a moving X-beam architecture.

Moving beam setups provide expanded clearance within the clamping area for multi-component mold tooling and vertical injection units, whereas fixed configurations minimize structural footprint on the factory floor.

Dynamic Axis Synchronization and Drive Engineering in Wemo Systems

High-speed part extraction relies on low-inertia brushless AC servomotors coupled to planetary gear reduction units and steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belts.

This kinematic configuration enables acceleration rates up to 65 meters per second squared without inducing structural harmonics into delicate molded parts.

Vertical telescopic arms reduce required ceiling clearance above the molding press, allowing heavy-payload robots to operate smoothly in standard industrial halls.

Safety Circuit Integration and Euromap Interface Standards

Coordination between linear robots and injection molding machinery follows established safety protocols including Euromap 67 and Euromap 12.

Hardware interlocks exchange galvanically isolated signals that confirm complete mold opening, core pull positioning, and ejector retraction before the robotic manipulator enters the tool zone.

Dual-channel safety relays maintain Category 4 Performance Level e protection, immediately halting motion if safety gates open.

Modular Tooling Architecture with Wemo Grip System Components

End-of-arm tooling built with the Wemo Grip System combines standardized structural profiles, vacuum ejector blocks, and pneumatic clamping fingers into flexible handling fixtures. The QuickLock coupling mechanism provides rapid mechanical and pneumatic connections during mold changeovers.

Integrated RFID chips automatically transmit tooling identification numbers to the central controller, loading corresponding part removal recipes without manual operator entry.

Intuitive Programming and Network Connectivity with WIPS 4.0

The WIPS Plastic software environment simplifies complex trajectory programming by utilizing standardized graphical symbols and modular subroutines.

Machine operators configure part extraction, intermediate inspection stops, sprue cutting, and pallet drop locations directly on the portable touchscreen teach pendant.

Built-in OPC UA server support and Ethernet connectivity facilitate direct communication with plant MES networks and downstream automation equipment.

Downstream Automation Integration with xPacker Palletizing Modules

Wemo automation cells integrate extraction linear robots with indexing conveyors, box handling mechanisms, and xPacker palletizing units into a continuous production line.

Finished plastic items are transferred onto horizontal transport belts, verified through optical inspection sensors, and packed into shipping containers. Automated carton exchange units buffer and position empty containers, enabling uninterrupted molding operations during shift rotations.

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