GR04.080 is designed for applications in the plastics and automobile industries and generally for handling small, delicate components.
May 9, 2012 - FIPA announces GR04.080 miniature gripper. The miniature gripper comes in at a featherweight 8 grams but can nevertheless grip small, delicate sprues firmly and securely. In relation to its size, it offers the highest gripping force and jaws with the widest opening. At an operating pressure of 6 bar, the miniature gripper delivers a closing force of 12 N.
Its small design means that it is also suitable for use in gripper systems where space is at a premium.
The GR04.080 miniature gripper is designed especially for applications in the plastics and automobile industries and generally for handling small, delicate components of the sort used for example in electronics manufacturing and medical technology.
The new features of the miniature gripper at a glance:
- Highest gripping force in relation to size: in relation to its very small size, the miniature gripper delivers about 20 % more gripping force than comparable grippers and therefore the greatest process reliability.
- Large jaw opening of 8 mm: even in situations where space is at a premium, large sprues can be gripped securely.
- Secure hold as a result of the circular clamping shaft: the form-fit connection ensures that the gripper is securely positioned in connecting elements.
- High wear-resistance thanks to Hartcoat coating: a special coating over the whole gripper guarantees high reliability and a long life span.