Twice the gripping force, half the stroke

A powerful newcomer to the gripper series HGDT: the 3-jaw T-slot gripper HGDT-F with a gripping force of up to 4000 N. In any given size, it offers twice the gripping force of a conventional gripper and half the stroke. The result is more secure gripping with heavier loads and increased productivity.

It is ideal for use in harsh ambient conditions. The heavy-duty T-slot plain-bearing guide and the gripper jaws that are precisely matched to the gripper body ensure high rigidity and precision. Internal purging air provides a seal to prevent the ingress of dust and drilling coolant, while the integrated gripping force backup function prevents the gripper fingers from opening and thus losing the gripped workpiece as a result of a compressed air supply failure.

Features, advantages and benefits
• Reliable gripping with high force and gripping-force maintenance by built-in springs
• Long lasting and reliable, thanks to heavy-duty T-slot and air seal. This combination can even be used in machining centers.

• Versatile robust and simple sensor. Can be integrated into 10 mm slot – inexpensively and easily. Alternatively, heavy-duty inductive sensors. Both types are flexible, with 3 positions.
• Simple solutions with blank gripper jaws and adapters for modular handling system

Main applications
This gripper can be found on machine tools. With its air seal feature, it can even be used in very harsh environments.
In general and special machine construction, the gripper’s specialities are external and internal gripping of rotationally-symmetrical workpieces. It delivers high forces and precise centering.

Courtesy of Festo