Advantages and characteristics of electric grippers

In the new era of rapid development of science and technology, many industrial productions have begun to transform towards automation, and electric grippers have been widely used. In the process of the development of industrial automation in China, many high productivity and high-precision machining equipment are imported from abroad. Electric gripper products greatly improve working speed, machining accuracy, and reduce labor intensity, making them very popular.

With the explosive growth of collaborative robotic arms, the demand for highly agile and adaptable grippers in the robotics industry is also rapidly increasing. The on-site environmental requirements for electric grippers are not high. As long as power and signal lines are used, the correct position can be controlled simultaneously, and the stroke and force can be variable, so it can be applied to various grasping scenarios with more applicability.

For industrial robots, material handling is an important application in their operations. It is a universal device, and the success of its task depends directly on the gripper mechanism. So the end design needs to be based on actual tasks and work environments, which leads to the diversification of structures.

At present, most of the pneumatic and electric actuators on the domestic market are selected for engineering or customized by integrators, with a single mode, very limited stroke, and non adjustable clamping force. The pneumatic solution has strict requirements for the gas source and accessories, and can only be used in single workstations and workplaces. Even in many existing solutions, the number, cost, and programming of fixed devices are still challenged by adding quick replacement devices to replace different fixed devices to accommodate each object. Overall, it is still insufficient to meet the growing demand for diversified, flexible, and intelligent industrial production.

The electric gripper adopts a stepper motor with an encoder and a single axis drive with a grinding ball screw, achieving the advantages of high speed, rigidity, and small size. You can set the clamping position, speed, and acceleration/deceleration.

Position control, applicable to objects of all sizes. The finger opening and closing range is large, and the precision of finger grasping and repeated positioning is higher than 0.02 millimeters, which can meet different sizes and scene conditions.

Adjust grip to suit different hardness levels. Above 100N, it can be continuously adjusted from small to large. The grip can be rigid or flexible.

The electric gripper includes a motor, reducer, linkage mechanism, servo drive, and control system, which do not require external connections, have a compact structure, small size, and high protection level. Mechanical self-locking. Stable even in the event of a power outage, low power consumption, improved safety and stability, long product lifespan, good stability, suitable for industrial applications.

With the rapid iteration of products in many industries, customized production is becoming increasingly strong. These industries are increasingly demanding diversity in automated production lines and flexible manufacturing capabilities. The development of end effectors can even simplify the process flow to some extent. Electric grippers can grip various objects and play an important role in flexible production due to the advantages of flexible production lines.