Radial Gripper features integrated pneumatic oval piston drive.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 3 different opening angles of 30, 60, and 90°, PRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper features single-pin guide rail, which ensures constant closing moment throughout gripping range. Multifunctional gripper offers adjustable stroke to fit individual application and is available with gripping force safety device. Dampening function, directly integrated in drive rod, allows short cycle times while maximizing admissible finger length.
Original Press Release:
SCHUNK PRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper
The new PRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper from SCHUNK combines high gripping moments with small dimensions. The integrated pneumatic oval piston drive guarantees maximum power density.
Radial gripping motions are often achieved by integrating a slotted link gear. Existing links cause an extreme reduction in the gripping moment, if the opening angles are rather small. SCHUNK has found a solution for such an application; the patented Single-Pin guide rail which ensures a constant closing moment throughout the gripping range. The new PRG did not change in dimensions and can reliably grip larger workpieces or workpieces with a larger tolerance range. In addition, innovative dampening, which is directly integrated in the drive rod, allows short cycle times and a much longer admissible finger length.
The multifunctional PRG has an adjustable stroke to fit the individual application and is also available with a gripping force safety device, in a high-temperature version and with three different opening angles (30° / 60° / 90°). The end position can be optionally monitored by inductive proximity switches or magnetic switches.
