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Gripper Characteristics
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| Gripper Style | |||
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| Angular | Grippers pivot at base, such as fingers. | ||
| Parallel | Grippers move linearly in same plane, such as clamps or chuck jaws. | ||
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| Gripper Actuation | |||
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| Manual | Actuated by hand crank, wheel, levers, or other manual or mechanical means. | ||
| Electric | Grippers fingers or jaws actuated by electric motor, solenoid, etc. | ||
| Pneumatic | Gripper is actuated by compressed air acting on a cylinder or vanes. | ||
| Hydraulic | Gripper is actuated by hydraulic fluid acting on a cylinder or vanes. | ||
| Other | Unlisted or specialized application gripper style. | ||
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| Number of Grips | |||
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| Gripper Action | |||
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| Single Action | Gripper contains drive in only one direction. Single action grippers frequently incorporate a return spring to the unpowered position (supply pressure or electricity off). | ||
| Double Action | Gripper is actuated both open and closed. Force ratings can differ in the two directions. | ||
| Double Action Spring Assist Open | Actuation method opens and closes gripper, but with spring assist in open direction (spring opposes closing). | ||
| Double Action Spring Assist Close | Actuation method opens and closes gripper, but with spring assist in the close direction (spring opposes opening). | ||
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Parallel Gripper Specifications
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| Gripping Force: | Available force for gripping at rated power. Note that jaw force is not additive; two jaws each rated at 10 lbs. force, for example, will provide a total gripping force of 10 lbs. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Stroke: | Available motion for each jaw or finger; half of total. A multi-jaw parallel gripper that can grip an item from 1 to 2 inches in diameter, for example, will have ½" stroke for each jaw or finger. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Gripping Size: | Grip size for actuated gripper; user may specify range. Grippers frequently allow for custom machined fingers or jaws to be attached. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Angular Gripper Specifications
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| Gripping Torque: | Available torque for gripping at rated power. Torque can be divided by distance from pivot to obtain gripping force. Note that jaw force is not additive; two fingers each configured to grip at 10 lbs. force, for example, will provide a total gripping force of 10 lbs. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Angular Stroke: | Angular stroke is the full operational angle for each finger. This is half of total. Fingers that open 120°, for example, will each have a stroke of 60°. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| 180° Open? | Fingers open 90° or more each for total part clearance. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Gripping Size: | Grip size for actuated gripper; user may specify range. Grippers frequently allow for custom machined fingers or jaws to be attached. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Material & Features
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| Jaw Material | |||
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| Aluminum | |||
| Steel | |||
| Stainless Steel | |||
| Thermoplastic | |||
| Other | Body material not listed above. | ||
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| Cushioned Jaws? | Jaws are covered with a material such as rubber or Teflon to cushion part or reduce marring. | ||
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| Encapsulating Jaws? | Indent, radius or notch in gripper finger or jaw to grip around part instead of gripping on jaw flats. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Internal and External Gripping? | Gripper can grip in both closing and opening directions. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Switch? | Switch for indicating whether gripper is in open or closed position. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Position Feedback? | Digital or analog signal indicating jaw or finger position along stroke. | ||
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| Operating Temperature: | Full required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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