Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Nov 03, 2009 Available in 8 different sizes starting at 12 x 10 x 26 mm, MGW800 Series is suited for assemblies and multiple pick-and-place applications. Grippers offer grip torque up to 39.36 lbf-in. and stroke per jaw of 37.5°. Miniature size allows manifolding through bottom mounting surface, eliminating side air fittings. Jaw position, whether opened or closed, can be sensed through use of magnetic sensors, providing positive feedback.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Oct 30, 2009 Distributing force evenly over entire contact area, Internal Diameter Gripper (IDG) is designed for heavy, fragile, and irregular shaped parts. Product grips and releases on command. Rubber strips ensure secure grip, while customizable nose adapter can be used for locating or part stabilization.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Oct 05, 2009 Available in sizes 40 and 50, Compact Class JGP 2-Finger Parallel Gripper and JGZ 3-Finger Gripper feature oval piston and round piston, respectively, plus rigid T-slot guidance for precise and fail-safe handling. Monitoring for both grippers can be carried out with inductive proximity switches or magnetic slot switches.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Jun 26, 2009 Offering gripping forces from 20-200 lb, 3-jaw Models AGA-23, AGA-33, AGA-43, and AGA-53 feature stroke-limiting screws to adjust stroke from 0-180°. When jaws are completely opened, work piece can be placed in fixture without having to retract gripper. Toggle mechanism increases in power as jaws near fully closed position and become self-locking when past parallel. All units are double acting with multiple air ports and mounting locations.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Jun 24, 2009 Combining zero-backlash rotary actuator, manifold, and parallel gripper, AGM Swivel/Gripper Modules provide solution for pick-and-place applications. Internal porting prevents airlines from twisting, rubbing, and snagging outside unit. With gripper stroke length of .25 in., smallest module in series can generate up to 5 lb-in. torque at 80 psi and up to 20 lb gripping force. Largest module has ratings of 250 lb-in. torque, 130 lb gripping force, and 4 in. stroke.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
May 08, 2009 Featuring lightweight aluminum frame construction, Bag Gripper is used to palletize woven plastic or paper bags containing products including grain, chemicals, dog food, minerals, and plastic resins. It uses stainless steel fingers with customized finger pitch to match roller conveyor. Over-center linkage design keeps fingers shut in case of pneumatic or electric loss ensuring that bag is not dropped. Optional pallet hooks and slip sheet vacuum cups are also available.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Feb 05, 2009 For production/assembly of minuscule components, miniaturized RP gripper rotary unit is comprised of RM rotary module with pneumatic parallel gripper based on MPG. Rotary module sizes 08 and 10 can be combined with gripper sizes 12, 16, and 20, while gripper can be equipped with 2 different types of ID/OD gripping force safety devices. Angle of rotation of mini rotation modules is 190°, and end position accuracy reaches ±0.05°. Drive torque is 0.107 Nm (RM 08) or 0.224 Nm (RM10).

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Nov 03, 2008 With ability to handle weights to 614 lb/ft², modular vacuum handling system line of robotic end-of-arm tooling features independent and auto-regulated valve system. Multiple heads configured in series require only one turbine per head, and each gripper has one valve that is auto-regulated to open and close. Gripping power remains constant for grippers.

Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Oct 01, 2008 Designed for food-handling applications, GGL3060 features corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design that is sealed to IP69K standards and withstands high-pressure and high-temperature washdown cleanings. Angular design provides up to 24 lb-ft of gripping torque, and ability to swing open to 180° enables jaws to clear material below gripper. Solution meets DIN 1672-2 guidelines for hygienic food production machinery, and also features jaw position sensors.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Jul 07, 2008 Manipulated via MCS external controller, EGN 80 and 160 servo electric 2-finger parallel grippers have 8 and 16 mm stroke per finger, respectively. Design allows flexible adjustment and control of gripping force, speed, position, and acceleration of gripper fingers. Along with gripping forces up to 1,000 N, products offer capability of pre-positioning gripper fingers to minimize closing times and maximize cycle rates.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
May 22, 2008 Suited for tools requiring electrostatic charge using IML, Gripper Arm is designed with Delron and aluminum to keep tool lightweight, electrically insulated, and wear resistant. Internal spring prevents contamination from process or production environment, while threaded shaft with jam nuts allows for plate mounting of gripper arm. With ability to reduce robot wear and tear, gripper is also end ported for vacuum and keeps fittings away from other components such as vacuum cups.

Robotic Accessories
Tipp City, OH 45371 9468
May 06, 2008 Enabling collet to grip part on either O.D. or I.D., C-8800 Heavy-Duty 5C Collet Gripper can rapidly pick and place uniformly sized objects, and features pneumatically adjustable 360° clamping force for parts transfer. Unit can also function as workholding device for grinding, deburring, or polishing operations.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Feb 13, 2008 Model GRZ 32EC-30 Actuated Rib Gripper removes automotive bumper fascias from "A" side of mold. Featuring 30 mm stripper stroke that has adjustment capabilities by increasing or decreasing cylinder pin to fit any size application. Gripper and cylinder assemblies are mounted on bearing rail to help support load of part being pulled from mold. Unit has custom mounting bracket to allow perpendicular or parallel mount to accommodate for specific application.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Jan 21, 2008 Able to integrated with commercially available robots, Smart Gripper 2.1 features universal operating platform and closed-loop, encoder-based positioning of robotic fingers. Direct-drive solution, operated using 24 Vdc discrete signals, offers adjustable grip force and has built-in controller. Up to 32 motion programs can be selected from non-volatile memory via 5 discrete input lines, and status can be sent back to controller via 3 discrete output lines.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Jan 10, 2008 Smart Gripper(TM) 2.1 intelligent closed-loop direct-drive gripper features built-in controller, encoder, and programming interface. Utilizing universal operating platform and closed-loop encoder-based positioning of robotic fingers, it is operated using 24 Vdc discrete signals. Motions are preprogrammed into non-volatile memory. Up to 32 programs can be selected using 5 discrete input lines and system can provide status back to robot controller via 3 discrete output lines.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Aug 23, 2007 Sealed to IP67 requirements, DPZ-plus sizes 40 and 50 are designed for automated handling of small, round components in dirty or underwater environments as well as those with abrasive dust. Base jaws consist of external circular guide with wiper seal and internal multi-tooth guide, and vent part prevents differences in pressure. Circular piston drive offers respective gripping force of 51 and 65 lbf in DPZ-plus 40 and DPZ-plus 50, on strokes of 2.5 or 4 mm per finger.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Jul 19, 2007 Able to spread and place up to 12 in. ID seals, AGP-8-OR facilitates part ejection and part seating. Pneumatic parallel gripper offers independent spreading and ejector movements and has 1.5 in. dia through hole. It can be tooled to accommodate all types of rings from .5-12 in. ID, and end of stroke sensing is available. While 8-jaw AGP-8-OR measures 5 in. dia x 5 in. tall, 6-jaw version (AGP-6-OR) measures 2.5 in. dia x 2.7 in. tall and is suited for handling up to 3 in. ID seals.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Jul 18, 2007 Scalable for use in variety of industries and applications, stepper-based Smart Gripper 2.0 features fail safe brake system, accurate robotic finger positioning, and adjustable grip force without need for software or controllers. Programmable unit can be integrated with most robots and is designed specifically for micro plate handling. Operating using 24 Vdc discrete signals, gripper enables up to 32 programs to be selected using 5 discrete input lines.

DE-STA-CO Industries
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Feb 13, 2007 Designed for FDA, medical, and cleanroom applications, RPLC parallel gripper series features external components made from corrosion-resistant materials that optimize performance in de-ionized water. Internal components are lubricated with cleanroom-grade grease, while stainless steel stationary and non-contacting shields eliminate possibility of contaminants penetrating Dual-V roller bearings. Use of non-synchronous motion allows for independent jaw motion.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 19, 2006 Designed for insert mold applications, including cloth or vinyl, GRN advanced and curved needle grippers feature offset locator that promotes insert placement accuracy and repeatability. Rotation of curved needles secures insert, even on thin cloth material. One version is spring-loaded, and 2 versions have gripper arms that fit SAS's clamping system. Integrated cylinders and 2 pressure air ports lend to compact design.