Gripper Arm suits space restricted applications.

Spring loaded for part compliance, GEP End Ported Gripper Arm has air line connection directly in line with vacuum cup mounting for use in applications with minimal clearance around target area. Unit is available in diameters of 10, 14, and 20 mm and in 5 lengths from 64-146 mm. Arm can be mounted by clampable shaft or threaded shaft with jam nuts.

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Parallel Grippers feature wide body design.

DPW series feature DIRECTCONNECT(TM) technology and offer mounting patterns in 3 sizes, with 2 strokes per size. Able to be mounted directly to other modular automation products without adapter plates, products can withstand over 10 million cycles. Wide body design provides secure gripping of parts, and jaws are supported throughout length of gripper body for long finger applications. Gripper can...

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Angular Grippers feature fully sealed design.

Angular Grippers feature fully sealed design.

Offering adjustable stroke and gripping force up to 2,700 N, GG Series Grippers are sealed against dust, dirt, and coolant, allowing use in machining and grinding environments and wet or dirty applications. Units feature up to 35Â-

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Toggle Tongs Grippers offer closing force up to 4,200 Ncm.

Toggle Tongs Grippers offer closing force up to 4,200 Ncm.

Designed to hold, squeeze, or cut wires, cables, and chains, Series ZK features hard-coated aluminum housing and chrome-plated hardened steel working parts. Model ZK22 cuts up to 3.5 mm OD copper wire, while Model ZK33 cuts up to 6 mm wire. With gripper in closed position, toggle is extended and guarantees mechanical self-locking. Two pins mounted on jaws can be used with optional mounting blocks...

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Dual Action Gripper facilitates O-ring assembly.

Dual Action Gripper facilitates O-ring assembly.

Providing up to 1,450 N force, 6-finger GS Series picks up O-rings, expands them to slip over shaft, then ejects them into groove machined into shaft. Operating from 58-145 psi air pressure, 2 pistons that are pneumatically driven independently of each other actuate gripper motions. Standard pin sizes handle O-rings ranging from 4-60 mm diameter. Optional sensing can be accomplished with 2...

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Rotary Jaw Grippers are designed to rotate parts.

Rotary Jaw Grippers are designed to rotate parts.

To shorten production cycle times, SB Series includes 8 rotating jaws for parallel grippers that have ability to grip and turn parts simultaneously. Sizes range from models capable of handling hypodermic needles to those designed to pick-up and rotate heavy parts such as complete automotive engine blocks. While 3 models use synchronous belt drives, 5 models are geartrain-driven. Torques range...

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Sealed Parallel Gripper features stable 4-sided guides.

Sealed Parallel Gripper features stable 4-sided guides.

Dual-jaw, sealed parallel grippers in GP1800 Series have flat sided jaws and rounded corners sealed against dirt, fluids, and dust. Along with fully sealed guides, products have 4-sided, rectangular shape and are available with multiple sets of air connections and mounting holes. Strokes are available from 3-30 mm, and gripping forces range from 10.5-979 lbf. Grippers are suited for machining...

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Parallel Grippers handle large, heavy parts, and assemblies.

Offered in 3 models, B-Series Grippers cover wide range of applications. Sealed against chips or particles, Model BPW features wide body for handling large and wide parts using long fingers. Heavy-duty Model BRP has hardened tool steel jaws that are sealed to protect internal mechanism from chips and coolant. Low profile Model BRP handles different size parts with same fingers. Jaws and supports...

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Gripper Fingers feature carbon fiber bodies.

Gripper Fingers feature carbon fiber bodies.

Suited for high-speed production runs requiring lightweight tooling, Series GRF and GRW feature 20 mm clamping diameter and are available with carbon fiber body and aluminum head and connector bottom. Lightweight carbon fiber minimizes weight of shaft and robot wear and tear. Flex of carbon fiber, or strength being measured in modulus of elasticity, is up to 3 times that of aluminum.

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Locon Sensor Systems offer robust sensor solutions for even the most severe environmental conditions. Their line of high-temp inductive sensors and their cylindrical photoelectric series can operate in temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. See our video to learn more.

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