Robot Tooling & EOAT
End-of-arm tooling decides what a robot can actually do. Tool changers let one robot swap between grippers, welding torches and other tools without an operator stepping in, and collision protection limits the damage when something goes wrong. Wire Glide supplies Effecto robotic tool changers, grippers and EOAT for robots and CNC machines.
Robot Dress Packs & Cable Management
A robot’s cables and hoses flex with every move it makes, which is why they are one of the most common causes of unplanned stops. A dress pack guides and protects them along the arm so they last longer and are quick to replace. Wire Glide supplies Sumcab robot dress packs and cable systems, plus MTPReel teach-pendant cable reels.
Industrial Connections
Every automated system relies on connections for compressed air, vacuum, fluids, gases and electrical signals. Poorly matched fittings leak, corrode or slow down changeovers. Wire Glide supplies Eisele industrial connection technology, including multi-media connectors that carry several lines through a single coupling, and stainless steel ranges for demanding environments.
Automation Clamping & Positioning
Automated assembly and welding only work when every part is held in exactly the same place, cycle after cycle. Pneumatic and electric power clamps, pivots, locating pins and grippers do that job on body-in-white lines and in general assembly cells. Wire Glide supplies Univer automation clamping and positioning systems.
Mobile Automation & Material Movement
Moving materials between machines, stores and assembly areas by hand or forklift ties up people and floor space. Automated guided vehicles carry out those repeat journeys on their own and can be re-routed as the layout changes. Wire Glide supplies iRob AGVs for factories and warehouses, with support from first consultation to specification.
CNC & Machine Automation
Machine tools lose time to small manual jobs: opening and closing doors, wiping windows to see the cut, replacing worn guarding. CNC Doormatic automatic door systems retrofit to machining centres and lathes so operators or robots can load faster. Vorpco spin windows and machine protection keep the process visible and critical components covered.
Quality & Ultrasonic NDT Inspection
Ultrasonic non-destructive testing technology enables manufacturers to inspect welds, bonded joints and other critical structures without damaging the component. Wire Glide’s inspection portfolio includes Crafted Technologies systems for demanding production environments.
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FAQs
Industrial automation peripherals are supporting components and technologies used around robots, machinery and automated production systems. They include robotic tooling, grippers, tool changers, cable management, connectors, clamps, material-handling systems and inspection technology.
The exact equipment depends on the application but commonly includes end-of-arm tooling, grippers, tool changers, dress packs, electrical and pneumatic connections, collision protection and application-specific fixtures.
Yes. Wire Glide works with manufacturers, OEM machine builders and system integrators throughout the UK and Ireland, providing product selection, application advice and ongoing support across its specialist technology portfolio.
Yes. System integrators are an important Wire Glide customer group. We can support component selection and application requirements for new automation cells and existing installations.