{"id":14782,"date":"2026-07-20T00:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/solutions\/manipulacion-automatizada-de-la-achicoria\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T01:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:16:28","slug":"manipulacion-automatizada-de-la-achicoria","status":"publish","type":"solutions","link":"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/es\/solutions\/manipulacion-automatizada-de-la-achicoria\/","title":{"rendered":"Aplicaci\u00f3n: Manipulaci\u00f3n de achicoria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14782\" class=\"elementor elementor-14782 elementor-14705\" data-elementor-post-type=\"solutions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08186aa elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"08186aa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9513094\" data-id=\"9513094\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c40a9e9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c40a9e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\nSoftGripping application note landing section: Chicory handling\r\nUse in WordPress \/ Elementor:\r\n1. Upload the image files to \/assets\/ and SoftGripping_Chicory_En.pdf to \/assets\/downloads\/ on soft-gripping.com.\r\n2. 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background: transparent !important;\r\n      border: 1px solid var(--sg-white);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 960px) {\r\n      .sg-chicory-intro-grid,\r\n      .sg-chicory-process-head,\r\n      .sg-chicory-system-grid,\r\n      .sg-chicory-specs-grid,\r\n      .sg-chicory-cta-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-steps {\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-benefits {\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-cta .sg-chicory-actions {\r\n        justify-content: flex-start;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n      .sg-chicory-wrap,\r\n      .sg-chicory-hero-inner {\r\n        width: min(100% - 28px, 1120px);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-hero {\r\n        min-height: 620px;\r\n        background-position: 62% center;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-title {\r\n        font-size: 38px;\r\n        letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-actions,\r\n      .sg-chicory-actions .elementor-button {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .sg-chicory-proof,\r\n      .sg-chicory-steps,\r\n      .sg-chicory-audience-grid,\r\n      .sg-chicory-spec-table,\r\n      .sg-chicory-spec-visuals,\r\n      .sg-chicory-benefits {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n\r\n  <header class=\"sg-chicory-hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-hero-inner\">\r\n      <p class=\"sg-chicory-kicker\">Application Note | Automated Chicory Handling<\/p>\r\n      <h1 class=\"sg-chicory-title\" id=\"sg-chicory-title\">A SoftGripping end-of-arm tool for delicate chicory<\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"sg-chicory-lead\">Evaluate a defined six-finger pneumatic gripper configuration for naturally variable chicory heads. The application note provides mounting, pressure, timing and object-window data for feasibility and integration planning.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-actions\" aria-label=\"Application note actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm sg-chicory-btn sg-button-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/assets\/downloads\/SoftGripping_Chicory_En.pdf\" download>Download application note<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm sg-chicory-btn sg-button-pill sg-chicory-btn-accent\" href=\"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/es\/contacto\/\">Plan a product test<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"sg-chicory-note\">Gripper specifications are not a guarantee of complete cell performance. Final throughput and product quality depend on the robot, motion path, infeed, product condition and placement task.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-intro\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap sg-chicory-intro-grid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Application fit<\/p>\r\n        <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\">A defined starting point for feasibility - not a one-size-fits-all promise.<\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">Chicory combines natural variation with a pressure-sensitive surface. An automated system must secure the product for transfer while avoiding concentrated contact forces that can mark leaves or reduce saleable quality.<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">The six-finger SoftGripping configuration is designed to adapt around the product and distribute contact across flexible silicone fingers. It gives integrators a concrete EoAT configuration to evaluate and gives producers a realistic route toward automating repetitive pick-and-place work.<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">Representative product trials remain essential. Pick success, visible damage, quality after cold storage and achievable line rate should be validated with the intended product range and complete handling cycle.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"sg-chicory-proof\" aria-label=\"Key configuration data\">\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-proof-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-value\">6<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-label\">I60 silicone SoftActuators in a 3x2 parallel arrangement<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-proof-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-value\">45<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-label\">picks\/min suggested gripper rate; up to 90 picks\/min specified maximum<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-proof-item\">\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-value\">30-185 mm<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"sg-chicory-proof-label\">specified object-width window, subject to product testing<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-note\">Specified object envelope: 30 x 30 x 100 mm minimum to 185 x 300 x 300 mm maximum. Dimensions describe the gripper window, not a validated range for every chicory variety.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-process\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-process-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-process-head\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Configuration for evaluation<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\" id=\"sg-process-title\">A defined EoAT package for feasibility and integration.<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">The application note defines the SoftGripper configuration, mounting options, pneumatic requirements and Controlbox reference. Robot, vision, infeed, guarding, product presentation and downstream packaging remain part of the complete cell design. Confirm the final hardware, software and interface scope with SoftGripping before engineering release.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-steps\" aria-label=\"SoftGripping scope\">\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-step\">\r\n          <h3>Product contact<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Six I60 silicone SoftActuators provide compliant contact around variable product contours.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-step\">\r\n          <h3>Base and flange<\/h3>\r\n          <p>A 185 mm adapter plate and three ISO 9409-1 mounting patterns support mechanical EoAT planning.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-step\">\r\n          <h3>Pneumatics<\/h3>\r\n          <p>A 6 mm pneumatic connection and a specified -0.2 to 1.0 bar operating range define the basic supply requirements.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-step\">\r\n          <h3>Control reference<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The SG.BP.1V.C4 Controlbox is specified for this configuration. Confirm valves, software and robot interfaces for the final cell.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-step\">\r\n          <h3>Application tuning<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Pressure, grip force and timing are adjustable and must be validated against product quality and cycle requirements.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-system\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-system-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap sg-chicory-system-grid\">\r\n      <figure class=\"sg-chicory-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkktbdexrt.exactdn.com\/assets\/01-softgripper-chicory-eoat.png?strip=all&w=1920\" alt=\"SoftGripping 3x2 parallel SoftActuator gripper for chicory handling\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n        <figcaption class=\"sg-chicory-media-caption\">Classic 3x2 parallel SoftActuator configuration with six I60 SoftActuators.<\/figcaption>\r\n      <\/figure>\r\n\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Gripper principle<\/p>\r\n        <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\" id=\"sg-system-title\">Distributed contact for naturally variable products.<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">The 3x2 parallel configuration uses six flexible I60 silicone fingers. Rather than relying on rigid point contact, the fingers conform around the chicory head and spread contact across a larger area.<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">This contact principle is intended to secure delicate fresh produce while limiting localized pressure. The final pressure, pre-opening and timing settings must be tuned with representative samples.<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"sg-chicory-list\">\r\n          <li>Six I60 SoftActuators provide compliant, distributed product contact.<\/li>\r\n          <li>Specified actuator response: 80 ms opening and 70 ms closing.<\/li>\r\n          <li>Block force: 18 N at 1 bar; tune pressure to the product and motion profile.<\/li>\r\n          <li>Maximum gripper load: 1.8 kg; verify dynamic loads in the complete robot cycle.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-audience\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-audience-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap\">\r\n      <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Two decisions, one application note<\/p>\r\n      <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\" id=\"sg-audience-title\">Evaluate product fit and integration effort before cell design.<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-audience-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-audience-panel\">\r\n          <h3>For integrators: define the EoAT starting point<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Use the configuration code, 1.2 kg gripper weight, mounting patterns, adapter diameter, tubing size, pressure range and response times for initial mechanical and pneumatic planning.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Then validate CAD geometry, center of gravity, dynamic loads, air consumption, valve and I\/O requirements, hose routing, robot path and actual cell throughput before release.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-audience-panel\">\r\n          <h3>For producers: validate quality before automating<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The intended benefit is product-sensitive automation of repetitive pick-and-place work. Flexible fingers are designed to reduce concentrated contact on irregular chicory heads while supporting repeatable pneumatic motion.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Before investment, validate pick success, immediate marks, quality after cold storage, cleaning requirements, format range and achievable line rate with your products and packaging process.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-specs\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-specs-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap sg-chicory-specs-grid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Technical specification<\/p>\r\n        <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\" id=\"sg-specs-title\">Selection data for the gripping tool.<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-copy\">These values describe the gripper configuration and support initial EoAT planning. They do not by themselves define the performance, hygiene concept or acceptance criteria of the complete packaging cell.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec-content\">\r\n        <dl class=\"sg-chicory-spec-table\">\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Gripper type<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>Classic 3x2 parallel SoftActuator<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Configuration<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>SG.AN.F3.I60.P2.A185.R50<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Weight<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>1,200 g<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Finger setup<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>6 I60 SoftActuators<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Materials<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>PA2200 base, silicone fingers<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Actuation<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>Pneumatic, 6 mm tube<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Mounting<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>ISO 9409-1-31.5 \/ 40 \/ 50-4-M6<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Adapter diameter<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>\u00d8 185 mm<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Block force<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>18 N at 1 bar<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Cycle data<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>80 ms opening, 70 ms closing<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Pick rate<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>45 picks\/min suggested; up to 90 picks\/min specified maximum<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Operating range<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>-0.3 to 1.2 bar, -25 \u00b0C to +80 \u00b0C<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Object envelope<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>30 x 30 x 100 mm to 185 x 300 x 300 mm<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Maximum load<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>1.8 kg<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Controlbox<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>SG.BP.1V.C4 pneumatic Controlbox<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec\">\r\n            <dt>Adjustable parameters<\/dt>\r\n            <dd>Pressure, grip force, pre-opening and timing<\/dd>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/dl>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sg-chicory-spec-visuals\" aria-label=\"Technical visuals\">\r\n          <figure class=\"sg-chicory-spec-figure\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkktbdexrt.exactdn.com\/assets\/02-softgripper-chicory-technical-drawing.png?strip=all&w=1920\" alt=\"Technical drawing of the 3x2 parallel SoftActuator gripper\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n            <figcaption>Technical layout with adapter plate, parallel finger arrangement and mounting geometry.<\/figcaption>\r\n          <\/figure>\r\n          <figure class=\"sg-chicory-spec-figure\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkktbdexrt.exactdn.com\/assets\/04-chicory-object-dimensions.png?strip=all&w=1920\" alt=\"Maximum and minimum object dimensions for chicory handling\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n            <figcaption>Object reference dimensions for defining the gripping window in automated packaging lines.<\/figcaption>\r\n          <\/figure>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"sg-chicory-note\">Confirm final CAD data, control interfaces, air consumption, food-contact declarations, cleaning compatibility and application-specific parameter values with SoftGripping.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-applications\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-benefits-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap\">\r\n      <p class=\"sg-chicory-eyebrow\">Feasibility checklist<\/p>\r\n      <h2 class=\"sg-chicory-heading\" id=\"sg-benefits-title\">What to validate before production release.<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-benefits\">\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Product quality<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Check pick success, immediate pressure marks and quality after the intended cold-storage period.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Actual throughput<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Measure the complete cycle with robot motion, product acquisition, transfer, placement and recovery.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Product window<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Test representative sizes, weights, shapes, orientations, temperatures and surface conditions.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Food and cleaning requirements<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Confirm product-contact declarations, cleaning method, chemical compatibility and plant hygiene rules.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Cell integration<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Verify CAD, payload, dynamics, pneumatics, control interfaces, infeed, vision and placement geometry.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"sg-chicory-benefit\">\r\n          <h3>Service and ownership<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Define delivery scope, spare fingers, replacement procedure, maintenance intervals and acceptance criteria.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"sg-chicory-cta\" aria-labelledby=\"sg-cta-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"sg-chicory-wrap sg-chicory-cta-grid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 id=\"sg-cta-title\">Download the chicory application note.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Review the defined six-finger configuration, mounting options, pneumatic data, object envelope and gripper performance specifications - then plan a representative product test with SoftGripping.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sg-chicory-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm sg-chicory-btn sg-button-pill sg-chicory-btn-accent\" href=\"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/assets\/downloads\/SoftGripping_Chicory_En.pdf\" download>Download application note<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm sg-chicory-btn sg-button-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/soft-gripping.com\/es\/contacto\/\">Plan a product test<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  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