Grippers feature rotating jaws.
Press Release Summary:
Series GRB Grippers come in 12, 16, 20, 32, 40, and 50 mm sizes, and provide up to 180° of total jaw rotation allowing jaws to rotate completely clear of work area. One piece body incorporates 2 mounting surfaces with dowel pin holes to provide accurate mounting in variety of attitudes. Internal shock pads reduce end of rotation shock and ensure quiet operation. Internal speed restriction eliminates need for external speed controls.
Original Press Release:
Newly Redesigned Series GRB Grippers Offer Higher Grip Force
PHD announces the release of its newly redesigned Series GRB Gripper. The NEW Series GRB Gripper is available in six sizes (12, 16, 20, 32, 40, and 50 mm) and is completely interchangeable with the previous design. Units provide up to 180 degrees of total jaw rotation allowing the jaws to rotate completely clear of the work area eliminating an otherwise required axis of travel.
The Series GRB Gripper body incorporates two mounting surfaces with dowel pin holes to provide accurate mounting in a variety of attitudes. Internal shock pads reduce end of rotation shock on open and ensure quiet operation. Optional 4 mm round inductive proximity switches, as well as, Series 6790 Solid State and Reed switches are available on all sizes for indication of jaw position and simple interfacing with electronic system controls.
New design improvements for the Series GRB Gripper include:
o Increased grip force
o Improved precision through decreased jaw side play
o Larger piston rod and jaw driver provide a significantly more rugged gripper
o One piece body provides superior interchangeability
o Internal speed restriction removes the need for external speed controls in standard applications
o Longer life seals
o Increased diameter jaw pivot pins, on smaller sizes, provide increased robustness
o Series 6790 Solid State and Reed switches now available on all sizes
o Dowel pin holes added to jaws allow for simplified tooling and improved gripper to gripper interchangeability
o Proximity switches and kits are interchangeable between new design and previous design
For more information, send for a free catalog today. For immediate assistance, call PHD, Inc. at (800) 624-8511 or visit our web site at www.phdinc.com
