Gantry Robots

PaR Systems XR^® and MR^® style gantry robot systems are used in large work envelope environments with significant system integration tasks. Examples of delivered projects include systems for spent nuclear fuel handling, automated calorimetry, special nuclear material storage and retrieval, deployment of manipulator systems, deployment of process tools such as TRU Waste Box opening saws and in-process handling of chemical munitions in demilitarization processes. PaR Systems gantry robots are inherently radiation resistant, are provided with explosion resistance and are decontaminable.

XR^® and MR^® style gantry robots are operated with PaR Systems' CIMROC^® Robot Controller. The CIMROC^® offers the well known Windows operating system and programmability using CNC codes or within a development environment. We provide integration of system components including end effector and end of mast tool changing systems. End of mast systems are provided for barrel handling, munitions handling, manipulator deployment and many other high payload applications.

Deployment of large payloads is enabled by PaR Systems' patented telescoping tube technology. Telescoping tube systems motion is based on linear bearing technology. We have delivered hundreds of telescoping tube systems that offer payload capability exceeding 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg) and the rigidity to deliver a payload to very fine positional tolerance. Many telescoping tube sets are provided with over 40 feet (over 12 meters) of vertical motion.

Special Cranes

Although all of Ederer's recent crane deliveries would be considered custom-engineered for an unusual application, some projects require designs that would be considered truly "special". When a normal crane arrangement doesn't fit the customer's need, Ederer can draw from a wide range of prior experience with unusual constructions to provide a practical alternative.

In some cases these special machines might not be recognized as cranes, even by others in the industry. When your application requires a very long lift, a high capacity for the building, high speed, the need to reach into the corners of a structure, or any feature that's not available "from the catalog", Ederer can help. In fact, it's common for our competitors to refer customers to Ederer when a standard, pre-engineered crane does not fit their requirements.