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Gripper
The gripper clamps and accurately positions the cable during the cycle. After the sequence is initiated, the
actuator brings the gripper jaws closer together (Figure 15) until the cable is securely held. In response to
the process parameters, the gripper moves the end of the cable to the correct location with respect to the
blades and rollers (Figure 16).
CAUTION
The gripper moves inward and outward from the machine during the cycle, which causes longer cables to move. This also
moves the cable tunnel that extends outside of the machine.
Figure 15: Gripper jaws
Figure 16: Gripper movement