What is a robot gripper?

A robot gripper is an end effector that attaches to a robot arm to pick up and hold objects. The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper is a pneumatic gripper with four soft fingers that adapt to the shape of delicate items ranging from 5 mm to 120 mm, including rectangular, cubic, and cylindrical objects.

What are grippers used for?

Grippers are used to pick up, hold, and place objects in automated processes. The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper is designed specifically for food processing and laboratory automation where gentle handling is critical, such as handling steaks, seafood, chocolate bars, croissants, and laboratory beakers without causing surface marks or deformation.

How does the SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper work?

This gripper uses pneumatic actuation to deliver adaptive grip force that automatically conforms to object shapes. The FDA food-grade silicone fingers gently grip items with a maximum payload capacity of 600 g, reducing setup time compared to rigid grippers.

Can I integrate the SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper with my robot?

The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper supports IO-Link and Modbus TCP for seamless automation integration and is compatible with robots from leading manufacturers, though you should verify model fit for your specific robot. Its lightweight design at 0.4 kg and plug-and-play configuration help reduce commissioning time.

Is this gripper suitable for food handling?

Yes, the SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper features FDA-approved food-grade silicone rubber fingers that protect product surfaces from marks and deformation, making it ideal for food processing and packaging applications. It maintains product surface integrity while handling delicate food items reliably.

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SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper, Pneumatic, FDA Food-Grade

Name: SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper, Pneumatic, FDA Food-Grade
Brand: SoftGripping
SKU: 3062
Price: 1695 USD
Availability: InStock

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$1,695.00

Pneumatic four-finger soft gripper with FDA food-grade silicone fingers for delicate food and lab handling. Grips 5-120 mm items up to 600 g with adaptive force, 0.4 kg weight. IO-Link and Modbus TCP compatible.

Overview:

SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper, Pneumatic, FDA Food-Grade is a pneumatically actuated soft gripper designed for safe, damage-free handling of delicate objects in food processing and laboratory automation.

Key Features:

FDA-approved food-grade silicone rubber fingers for gentle handling
Handles rectangular, cubic, and cylindrical items from 5 mm to 120 mm
Maximum payload capacity: 600 g
Lightweight at 0.4 kg for fast cycle times
Adaptive grip force with pneumatic actuation

Performance and Applications:

Perfect for food processing and packaging where product surface integrity must be maintained, SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper is ideal for applications such as handling steaks, seafood, chocolate bars, croissants, and laboratory beakers. Unlike rigid grippers, this soft gripper offers reliable pick-and-place of fragile items without causing surface marks or deformation. Compared to traditional grippers, the pneumatic soft gripper adapts to various product shapes with minimal setup.

Integration and Compatibility:

Supports IO-Link and Modbus TCP for easy system integration
Plug-and-play with intuitive configuration and pre-configured control units reduces commissioning time
Compatible with robots from leading manufacturers; always verify model fit for your needs
Easy to combine with other End Effectors & Tooling solutions for full automation

When to Choose:

If you need a pneumatic soft gripper suitable for food-grade environments, laboratory applications, or any situation requiring gentle and adaptive object handling, the SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper, Pneumatic, FDA Food-Grade offers a reliable solution. Choose this model when cycle speed, hygiene, and surface protection are critical priorities.

Weight0.4 kg

Payload: 600 g
Reach: 5 mm to 120 mm
Actuation: Pneumatic
Material: FDA-approved food-grade silicone rubber
Interfaces: IO-Link, Modbus TCP
Finger Type: Parallel
Finger Count: Four

Grips delicate items gently, four soft fingers adapt to shape
Handles 5 mm to 120 mm objects, rectangular, cubic, cylindrical
Connects via IO-Link and Modbus TCP for seamless automation
FDA food-grade silicone fingers protect product surfaces from marks
Carries 600 g maximum payload, weighs just 0.4 kg
Pneumatic actuation delivers adaptive grip force, reduces setup time

: A robot gripper is an end effector that attaches to a robot arm to pick up and hold objects. The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper is a pneumatic gripper with four soft fingers that adapt to the shape of delicate items ranging from 5 mm to 120 mm, including rectangular, cubic, and cylindrical objects.
: Grippers are used to pick up, hold, and place objects in automated processes. The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper is designed specifically for food processing and laboratory automation where gentle handling is critical, such as handling steaks, seafood, chocolate bars, croissants, and laboratory beakers without causing surface marks or deformation.
: This gripper uses pneumatic actuation to deliver adaptive grip force that automatically conforms to object shapes. The FDA food-grade silicone fingers gently grip items with a maximum payload capacity of 600 g, reducing setup time compared to rigid grippers.
: The SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper supports IO-Link and Modbus TCP for seamless automation integration and is compatible with robots from leading manufacturers, though you should verify model fit for your specific robot. Its lightweight design at 0.4 kg and plug-and-play configuration help reduce commissioning time.
: Yes, the SoftGripping Four-Finger Soft Gripper features FDA-approved food-grade silicone rubber fingers that protect product surfaces from marks and deformation, making it ideal for food processing and packaging applications. It maintains product surface integrity while handling delicate food items reliably.

Soft gripper vs rigid gripper for delicate items:

Choose this four-finger soft gripper when you need damage-free handling of food, confectionery, or lab materials. Rigid parallel or two-finger grippers can mark or crush soft surfaces; this pneumatic design uses FDA food-grade silicone fingers that conform to shape and apply adaptive grip force without imprinting.

For steaks, seafood, chocolate bars or croissants, the soft fingers eliminate surface marks that rigid grippers leave on delicate products.
On items ranging 5 mm to 120 mm (cubes, cylinders, rectangles), four fingers adapt automatically to each shape, reducing gripper changeover time versus single-purpose rigid tools.
At 0.4 kg and 600 g payload, this gripper suits lightweight food lines and laboratory automation where speed matters and product fragility is high.
IO-Link and Modbus TCP integration fit directly into food processing and hygiene-critical environments where data logging and remote monitoring are required.

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