The gripper, also called a “tool,” “hand,” or “clamp,” is responsible for holding an object while a specific operation is performed. It is placed at the bottom of a robotic arm and is therefore the final extension of the arm. It is one of the essential parts of any automation system, as it is the “intermediary” between a machine and the production process. There are different types adapted to the task they must perform: grippers with clamps, grippers with flexible fingers, grippers with vacuum systems, grippers for palletizing boxes, etc. They can be pneumatically, electrically, mechanically, etc. operated.
We have developed customised constructions that not only optimise performance but also minimise the risks associated with handling industrial equipment.
