Electric Small Parts Gripper
July 1, 2013
SCHUNK's electric small parts gripper EGP is designed to provide high speed and gripping force. An improved roller guide is intended to increase efficiency and dynamics, especially for pick and place applications.
The EGP is based on the pneumatic small parts gripper MPG-plus. Users can completely transfer the sensor system of the MPG-plus to the EGP and can convert existing systems from pneumatics to electricity. Control of the gripping module is the same as for the MPG-plus - either directly (digitally) or by means of sensor distributors (open/closed).
Like the MPG-plus, the EGP also can be bolted through or bolted on either the side or bottom. The lightweight construction in the design of the EGP is due to high-grade aluminum, which reduced excess material on the gripper housing and internal components. According to SCHUNK, this enhances the dynamics and energy-efficiency of the system. Without the occurrence of significant interfering contours, two positions can be monitored by means of an integrated and programmable magnetic switch, which shows whether the system is "open" or "closed."
The switch-off points can also be programmed. Reliable position monitoring and detection of different sized workpieces are possible even when using very short strokes, said the company. The first version is the EGP size 40. Weighing only 400 grams, the gripper is designed for workpiece weighs up to 675 grams, can achieve a stroke of 6 mm per finger and has a four-stage adjustable gripping force of 135 N with a closing time of <250 ms.
For more information contact:
Jesse Hayes
Automation Group Manager
SCHUNK Inc.
211 Kitty Hawk Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-572-2818
info@us.schunk.com
www.schunk.com
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