Schunk Small-Parts Gripper EGP

Schunk introduces the electrically-driven, small-parts gripper EGP. The EGP includes high speed and simultaneous high-gripping force. A powerful roller guide ensures high efficiency and makes the gripper highly dynamic, especially for demanding Pick&Place applications.

Since the EGP is based on the pneumatic small parts gripper MPG-plus, it offers a bundle of additional features: For example, users can completely transfer the sensor system of the MPG-plus to the EGP and can quickly convert existing systems from pneumatics to electricity. Control of the gripping module is the same as for the MPG-plus – either directly (digitally) or through sensor distributors (open/closed).

For increased flexibility, the EGP can be bolted through or bolted on either the side or bottom. The lightweight construction in the design of the EGP is due to high-grade aluminum that reduces excess material on the gripper housing and internal components. This enhances the dynamics and energy-efficiency of the system. Without the occurrence of significant interfering contours, two positions can be monitored with an integrated and programmable magnetic switch, which shows whether the system is “open” or “closed.”

The switch-off points can be programmed as well, which further increases the process stability. Reliable position monitoring and detection of different sized workpieces are possible even when using very short strokes. The first version is the EGP size 40. Weighing only 400g, the gripper is designed for workpieces weighing up to 675g and can achieve a stroke of 6mm per finger. It also has a 4-stage adjustable gripping force of 135N with a closing time of <250ms.