Automated Autoclave Door Handling system installed at Airbus UK

Pelloby has installed a special automated system for moving an Autoclave door. The door is 6 metre diameter door and weighs 10.5 Tonnes. The door is suspended a fabricated mast fitted to the traveling / rotating crab unit. The 3 point connection allows for full adjustment of the door to ensure that it aligned accurately with the castellated door locking mechanism.

All motions are inverter controlled and have absolute linear encoders to give very accurate positioning. The crane controls are interlocked with the autoclaves management system and on receiving an instruction to proceed the crane moves the door clear of the locking ring, travels across the crane bridge, rotates and long travels to park the door next to the autoclave.

On closing the door an additional optical device verifies that the door is accurately engaged before the locking mechanism is applied.

Pelloby are currently manufacturing a similar system destined for Japan – see latest news