Grippers handle variety of coarse and fine threads.

Grippers handle variety of coarse and fine threads.

Workholding grippers are available with coarse threads from 3/8 to 3/4 in. and lengths from 1/2 to 3 in. Metric adjustable grippers are available in mid to M 20 threads in lengths from 12 to 60 mm. Carbide-tipped, adjustable grippers provide alternative for jig, fixture, and chuck jaw applications by providing flexibility and minimizing downtime during production and set up.

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Rotary Actuator loads and unloads machines.

Rotary Actuator loads and unloads machines.

DRM is available with wide range of 2- and 3-finger parallel grippers. Pneumatic lines and electrical connections are plumbed through unit, eliminating wrapping and exposed lines. As part of DirectConnect(TM) system, grippers can be mounted without adapter plates. Unit is suitable for machining applications where one part needs to be exchanged with another. Four sizes are available with multiple...

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Gripper Fingers offer flexible part repositioning.

Gripper Fingers offer flexible part repositioning.

Rotary fingers for grippers allow 0 to 180 deg part repositioning while part is gripped. They are offered in 4 sizes with output torques from 0.4 to 11 Nm, and will accommodate wide range of parts. Housings are hard-coated aluminum. Double-acting, piston driven rack gear and gear train facilitate actuation while providing repeatable rotation. Thrust bearings support output shaft, and end...

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Miniature Gripper can change closing configurations.

Miniature Gripper can change closing configurations.

By changing pin linkage configuration, gripper can be changed from pneumatic-closing and spring-opening to spring-closing and pneumatic-opening. Gripper's jaws are made of steel that can be machined up to 10 mm. Double-acting version has air connections for both opening and closing. All have total stroke wedge of 7Â-º and closing torque of 6-40 Ncm. Dimensions are 11 x 63 mm or 16 x 84 mm.

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Grippers provide high grip force to weight ratio.

GRS Grippers, available in 5 sizes with 2 jaw travels per size, have hardened jaws and hardcoated bearing surfaces. Internal jaw seals resist contaminants. Tooling alignment is achieved through use of dowel pin holes in jaws and body of gripper. GRS grippers feature angled cam drive and parallel jaw motion. They are double acting for use in both internal and external gripping applications.

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