A Robot for Dross Removal and More
At AISTech 2024 in May, the Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, Tebulo Robotics presented the new Dross Removal Robot.
According to the provider, it is a user-friendly system “with smart tools which may be integrated within any existing hot-dip galvanizing process, even when space is limited”. Since these robot systems function almost entirely without human involvement, they would provide an improved operator working environment. “The new dross removal system consists of a combination of a front robot, a V-side robot, smart user-friendly control software and a patented tool changer”, the company, based in the Netherlands, informed. The robot may also be used for other types of work, such as cleaning the surrounding area, moving safety fences and/or taking zinc samples, the manufacturer pointed out. That functionality may be expanded upon demand. Furthermore, the Dross Removal Robot would be easily controllable via a user-friendly HMI interface. “This innovation not only improves the safety of industrial processes, but it also increases productivity while improving quality and sustainability”, the company underlined.
(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2024, Page 41, Photo: Tebulo Robotics)
