SMC LEHR32K2-50B-011-E Electric Gripper, 140 N, Universal Robots

Electric gripper versus pneumatic or vacuum alternatives:

The SMC LEHR32K2-50B-011-E is an electric parallel gripper built for collaborative robots where payload weight, precision positioning, and safety during power loss matter more than maximum force or speed. Choose it over pneumatic grippers when you need repeatability to 0.1 mm and cannot accept compressed air supply lines, and over vacuum systems when handling rigid or porous parts that grip poorly without mechanical jaw contact.

• For pick-and-place on shared cobot cells, the 1 kg weight and 140 N force leave maximum payload headroom on arms rated for light loads.
• For precision assembly requiring consistent positioning across cycles, the 0.1 mm repeatability and absolute encoder eliminate re-homing delays after robot restart.
• For parts up to 1.4 kg on collaborative arms, the self-locking mechanism holds grip through emergency stop or power loss without continuous power draw, meeting safety standards for shared workspaces.
• For laboratory and light-duty automation, the single M8 connector cuts wiring complexity and installation time compared to multi-pin pneumatic solenoid interfaces.