Sourcing Requirements
Robotic Arm; We seek a quotation for an industrial robotic arm system to automate the unloading of 25 kg plastic bags containing food-grade citric into a reaction tank. The system must handle continuous pick-and-place operations with high precision, repeatability, and durability in a chemically demanding environment; General Specifications and Requirements; Capacity: Minimum 25 kg (to handle 25 kg plastic bags + gripper weight); Gripper Type: Mechanical electric parallel gripper or similar rigid mechanical system (NO pneumatic, NO vacuum/suction systems); High repeatability (for precise positioning and bag cut-off alignment); Material Compatibility: All components must be food-grade compatible (NSF-H1 lubricants, stainless steel fasteners where applicable); Corrosion Protection: Nitrided or hard-anodized jaws or similar (citric acid environment); Include a reliable, integrated system to open/cut the bags for full content discharge; Cut Quality: Clean, controlled cut to minimize granulate spillage; Blade Material: Hardened stainless steel, replaceable or self-sharpening; Gripping Force: Adjustable via software; Data logging and recording capabilities (if available); Predictive maintenance analytics module (if available); Task Description; Pick plastic bags (25 kg); Align bags at cutting/opening station; Automatic cutting/opening mechanism to rupture or slit the bag; Discharge contents (food-grade citric acid granulate) directly into reaction tank; Discard empty bags in designated container; Bag Type: Plastic bags (polyethylene or polypropylene), 25 kg capacity, dimensions to be confirmed; Product: Food-grade citric acid (non-corrosive granulate, CAS 77-92-9, food-grade purity); Cycle Time: To be optimized based on gripper and system efficiency; Operational Frequency: Continuous operation, 8-10 hours/day, 5-6 days/week; Please provide; Specifications with detailed technical; Environmental protections (IP rating, corrosion and vapor resistance materials); Power consumption and control system (software, data logging, maintenance alerts); Safety features (collision detection, personnel intrusion sensors); Dimensions, weight; Lead times, warranty, local support availability in Argentina; Pricing breakdown including installation, training, and spare parts availability; Kindly include any certifications related to food-grade applications and environmental protections; We; S. A.