The good news is that no matter which application you have in mind –handling delicate electrical components, for example, or assembly or palletizing large boxes-- you'll find the perfect gripper on UR+, Universal Robots’ ecosystem of 3^rd party components certified to work seamlessly with UR robots. Adaptive grippers often have multiple fingers made from malleable, soft materials. They are designed for gripping round, irregular, and/or delicate objects. They may be used for food production lines, or for dealing with small, fragile items. Powered by hydraulic fluids, hydraulic grippers provide more gripping power than their pneumatic counterparts, making them ideal for heavy duty applications. Advantages of vacuum grippers include the ability to handle many different types of items (even when those items are imperfectly positioned) and a lower price compared to other types of grippers. Disadvantages include added electricity costs to power compressed air or vacuum pumps and sensitivity to dusty conditions.

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We've separated the gripper types above based on the methods used to power the gripper, but there are other ways to distinguish gripper types, such as by form, which results in terms like 'parallel gripper', 'soft gripper' and 'angular gripper.' You may also have encountered terms like 'adaptive gripper', 'mechanical gripper' and 'claw.' Don't worry about this extra terminology for now; it will be covered in the sections where we dive into more detail on different gripper types. How to choose the right robotic gripper? A fascinating robot gripper that uses granular materials – such as coffee beans or plastic beads – encased in a soft outer shell to grip and hold the item. A jamming robot gripper can adjust to different sizes and shapes, making it a versatile choice that's ideally suited for irregular item production. Jamming grippers work by gently touching the item, then air pressure is applied, causing the gripper's internal grains to “jam”, creating a secure grip. When the air is released, the granular material becomes “unjammed” again, dropping the item. A pneumatic gripper uses compressed air and pistons to operate its 'jaws' (also known as 'fingers'). Most commonly found in 2-finger and 3-finger configurations, pneumatic grippers are versatile tools that can be used in a wide range of applications.Thern Commander Series Model 5PT20 (Up to 907 kg capacity) Lifting Davit with Manual or Electric Winch You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/ADT-8-in-Vacuum-Suction-Cup-with-Metal-Handle-for-Lifting-Glass-Granite-ASVC8858A1/312285551" on this server. These grippers are commonly found in manufacturing environments for smaller jobs. The end-effector features two parallel jaws with flat edges. They open and close, clamping onto the part and keeping it stable with force. However, these types of grippers are not malleable when it comes to dealing with irregular shapes and sizes.

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As the name suggests, magnetic grippers use a magnetized surface to grab metal items. This type of gripper doesn't usually incorporate fingers or jaws, instead relying on smooth magnetic surfaces for handling. Magnetic grippers are common in industries where sheet metal and automotive parts are being moved along an assembly line. Heavy duty suction lifter, ideal for safely lifting large panes of glass, sheet material and marble.

Collaborative robots from Universal Robots have been designed to be compatible with almost every gripper type: Human hands are prone to error, especially when assigned to repetitive tasks. Robot grippers don't get tired even when assigned tasks 24/7.

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Pros of pneumatic grippers include low cost, large grip force range, ability to operate in tight spaces and fast response times. However, pneumatic grippers are best suited to handling single part types, so they might not be a great fit if your facility produces a lot of low volume/high mix items. This gripper type also provides limited force and position control and requires compressed air to function. The main advantage of hydraulic grippers is their excellent gripping power, but with that power come several disadvantages, including the added complexity of handling oil, a pump, and a reservoir. Consequently, hydraulic grippers tend to be higher maintenance than other gripper types and they are also unsuitable for most cleanroom and many medical applications. There are many different types of grippers available to use with UR cobots. Some grippers' designs are just like human hands, complete with five fingers, but this isn't always the case. There are grippers with two and three fingers, grippers shaped like claws, mechanical gripper types, grippers with large suction cups and even grippers that look like air-filled bags. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which robot gripper types are best suited to which applications. This sheet gripper is ideal for handling sheets of wood, metal, glass or other materials. Customized to meet your specific requirements.

Specifications

Robots from Universal Robots are compatible with virtually every gripper type, including those listed above. In this article, we'll take a look at the some of the most common grippers. We guarantee that our Glass Grippers will securely grip the glass pane. The operator will be able to work at a normal tempo without gripper losing its grip, and without needing to carry the weight of the glass by themselves. Compared to other lifting tools on the market, our Glass Gripper is a very energy-efficient tool, only consuming energy when it is in use.