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Radiator Core Handling Manipulator

Overview

In the manufacturing of cooling systems for automobiles, construction machinery, and generator sets, radiator cores are extremely fragile and precision components. Their aluminum foil fins are highly susceptible to collapsing, deformation, or surface scratches, and the overall structure lacks rigidity before complete curing.

Radiator core handling robots are specifically designed to resolve the conflict between “efficient handling” and “material protection,” and are widely used in loading and inspection processes before fastening and brazing.

Core Product Design: Deformation Prevention and Precision Protection

Targeting the physical characteristics of the radiator core, this robotic arm integrates several patented technologies:

Multi-point Flexible Gripping: Utilizing a custom-designed long-arm gripper, it evenly distributes clamping force, preventing deformation of the core’s central area due to gravity or localized pressure.

Zero-Gravity Pneumatic Suspension: Equipped with a precision pneumatic balancing system, it allows the operator to achieve vertical lifting and three-dimensional translation of the core with minimal manual force.

Adaptive End-Face Compensation: The gripper contact surfaces use high-polymer materials (such as nylon or special rubber) to simulate the gentleness of manual handling, ensuring zero damage to the radiator fins.

Technical parameters

Parameter ItemsTypical Technical Range
Rated Load20kg, 40kg, 60kg, to 100kg (non-standard customization available)
Working Radius2500mm – 4000mm
Tilting/Rotation AngleHorizontal 360°, Vertical Tilting 90° (optional)
Repeat Positioning Accuracy±0.5 mm (manual assistance)
Air Supply Requirements0.5−0.7 MPa dry clean compressed air
Clamping TypeSide clamping / Bottom lifting / Vacuum adsorption (depending on core structure)

Core Advantages

Significantly Reduced Scrap Rate: Eliminates fin collapse caused by uneven stress during manual handling, directly improving the sealing pass rate after brazing.

Process Integration: Easily integrates seamlessly into the front end of automatic fastening machines, brazing furnace conveyors, or helium leak detection equipment.

Single-Person Operation Mode: Even for large-sized heavy-duty industrial radiator cores, a single worker can easily complete the picking and precise alignment, reducing labor costs.

Safety Interlock: Features “no unloading until workpiece is in place” and “self-locking upon gas cut-off” logic, completely eliminating the risk of core falling.

Application Scenario Examples

Pre-brazing Preparation: The assembled core is transferred from the stacking rack to the stainless steel mesh belt of the brazing furnace.

Snap-fit ​​Process: The core is precisely placed into the snap-fit ​​mold in the water chamber (Tank).

Finished Product Inspection: Frequent transfers occur between the airtightness testing station and the turnover rack.

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