The GRP17 has been developed to provide a compact low profile gripper which provides high performance in a small package size .
The unit has a stroke length of 5mm per jaw and encoder resolution options of 5, 1 or 0.5 micron. The low moving mass, coupled to zero backlash and low hysteresis provides you with the capacity to perform very high speed moves within tightly defined performance envelopes. Due to the high degree of accuracy and repeatability the unit is especially useful for QC measuring while parts are being handled, making it ideal for inline QC inspection
Each jaw is independently controlled enabling complex operations to be performed with ease. A great deal of research had been required to provide a package size of only 17mm x 55mm x 70mm, but equally it was crucial that this did not compromise the performance. The GRP17 is capable of exerting a peak force of 500grams per jaw despite the total mass being only 250grams.
It can be controlled using either SMAC’s proven range of single and dual axis controllers, or any other proprietary servo controller. As an alternative our Smart Driver is capable of converting stepper signals into servo movement wherever a stepper driven system is provided. The closed loop nature of the system ensures that the position of each jaw is known at all times. Force, velocity and acceleration can all be programmed and monitored, so that the movement profile can be closely controlled and procedures such as a “soft land” are easily configured.
Low profile construction (17mm x 55mm x 70mm)
independent control of each jaw
Force and position measurement
Closed loop feedback
Low moving mass = fast acceleration
Fully programmable force, speed and position
Soft-land capability is ideal for handling fragile components without damage
SMAC Inc is the world leader in Moving Coil Actuators and associated control systems. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California USA with subsidiaries throughout Europe, Asia & Japan. SMAC delivers high tech solutions to industry with linear & rotary Moving Coil Actuators, positioning stages and electronic control solutions.
