Centric grippers
Our standard centric grippers are available as grippers for small components, universal and sealed grippers with three fingers for safe and precise O.D. and I.D. gripping of workpieces with weights ranging from a few grams to more than 100 kilograms. They are suitable for use in many applications, from the cleanroom to potentially explosive work areas and normal ambient conditions to high-temperature applications.
SCHUNK universal centric grippers offer an unparalleled variety of options. The numerous product variants provide great flexibility when it comes to using the modules in areas featuring special requirements, such as temperature, chemical resistance or contamination.
Technical characteristics of standard parallel grippers:
- closing force: 20 – 57 300 N;
- stroke per jaw: 2 – 150 mm;
- recommended handling weight: 0 – 230 kg.
SCHUNK center chucks – precision and reliability in automated production
Center grippers are an important part of automated manufacturing processes, ensuring accurate and synchronous part picking. They are widely used in various industrial fields where fast and precise component processing or assembly is required.
Industrial use
Central grippers are particularly often used in the following areas:
- automotive industry – for gripping and positioning parts on production lines.
- metalworking – for clamping workpieces on CNC machines.
- electronics manufacturing – for precise assembly of small components.
- food and pharmaceutical sector – for fast and hygienic product handling.
Main features
The central grippers have the following important features:
- Precise and synchronized movement – ensures stable gripping.
- Modular design – easily adaptable to different tasks.
- Compact design – for installation in areas with limited access.
- Various drives – pneumatic, electric or hydraulic options available.
- Durability – resistant to loads, suitable for fast work.
- Integrated sensors – allow for real-time monitoring of the position and gripping status.
- Low maintenance – reduces operating costs.
Using SCHUNK central grippers increases production accuracy, reduces the number of failures and optimizes automated processes.
