Telemanipulator for Remote-Handling Systems

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Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology-12-02-2017, Volume 41, Issue 12
Pages: 10

The VERSA Telemanipulator from Central Research Laboratories (CRL), a Destaco company, is suited for remote-handling applications that involve specific customization requirements.

The VERSA Telemanipulator from Central Research Laboratories (CRL), a Destaco company, is suited for remote-handling applications that involve specific customization requirements. The device is available sealed or unsealed and offers medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) models with lifting capacities of 20 lbs (9.0 kg) and 50 lbs (22.7 kg), respectively. Device features include a three-piece design, a manual Command Arm Z Indexing for operator height adjustment, removable/changeable wrist joints, a remote-mounted drive system, an adaptable seal tube for interchangeable use with MD or HD models.

Additionally, according to the company, the device uses the VR8 Handle System, which provides adjustability and heel to prevent slippage, long handle length, a quick-release clamp for efficient and tool-free changeouts, and user-friendly tang/hilt, base, and activation buttons.

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