Synthetic Gripper handles complex, sensitive workpieces.

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Available in 2 sizes with gripping forces of 80 and 152 (N), RRMG Synthetic Gripper features jaws with free-form surfaces that adapt to different workpiece geometries, whether they are round or prismatic in shape. Customizable gripper can perform up to 16 million gripping cycles without experiencing wear or requiring maintenance. For maximum process control and automation, users can add optional position monitoring to RRMG via installable sensors.



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ROHM Announces New Synthetic Gripper for Complex, Sensitive Workpieces



LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., – RÖHM Products of America offers a broad selection of end-of-arm tooling for any robot in any industry, including the new, customizable RRMG synthetic gripper. When the company launches this rapid manufacturing gripper in October, it will bring 30 percent more clamping force to large workpiece handling than its predecessor.



Perfect for the secure gripping and clamping of complex, sensitive parts, the lightweight, yet robust RRMG synthetic gripper has jaws with free-form surfaces that adapt to different workpiece geometries, whether they be round or prismatic in shape.



The RRMG has an optimized structure with reinforcements for maximum rigidity and long service life. It can perform up to 16 million gripping cycles without experiencing wear or requiring maintenance. For maximum process control and automation, users can add optional position monitoring to the RRMG via installable sensors.



Available in two sizes with gripping forces of 80 and 152 (N), RÖHM is able to customize the RRMG by developing these grippers around the 3D workpiece models provided by customers. The company also relies on selective laser sintering to manufacture these products.



According to Ervin Vallejo, RÖHM automations product manager in North America, the RRMG grippers along with the company’s swivel units and tool changers easily add increased reliability, productivity and profitability to automated manufacturing processes.



“While our smart, flexible end-of-arm tooling is well known and widely used overseas, my goal is to grow market share for these products in North America – and advanced solutions such as the RRMG will make it possible,” he said.



RÖHM will introduce the RRMG synthetic gripper at EMO MILANO 2015, taking place October 5-10 in Italy.



About RÖHM Products of America

Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, RÖHM Products of America, a division of the RÖHM Group, has been a leading provider of high-quality clamping and gripping technologies to the North American metalworking industry since 1978. The company’s broad and powerful product portfolio encompasses drill chucks, live centers, lathe chucks, vises, automation technology, power chuck technology, mandrels, tool clamping systems and customized solutions for turning, milling, drilling and grinding applications.



The company also takes pride in providing world-class support and services to ensure trouble-free machining processes for its customers within the aerospace, automotive, energy, engineering, micro technology and rail vehicle manufacturing sectors. For more information, please visit www.rohm-products.com.

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