SoftGripping Two-Finger Parallel Gripper, 7 N, Food-Grade

The SoftGripping Two-Finger Parallel Gripper, 7 N, Food-Grade is a lightweight pneumatic end effector for precise and gentle handling of fragile or delicate items in food processing and automation environments.

Features:

• Maximum gripping force: 7 N for secure yet gentle manipulation
• Payload capacity: suitable for workpieces up to 0.2 kg
• Low weight: just 0.143 kg, ideal as a low-weight end effector
• Food-grade flexible fingers made from FDA-approved silicone
• Pneumatic actuation for reliable, low-maintenance operation
• ISO 9409-A50-R mounting interface for compatibility with standard robots

Applications:

• Food processing gripper for safe pick-and-place of sensitive products
• Delicate object handling, including fruits, eggs, vials, pralines, and confections
• Collaborative robot integration in packaging and light assembly tasks

SoftGripping Two-Finger Parallel Gripper vs. Rigid Grippers:

• Flexible fingers conform to irregular surfaces, reducing risk of bruising, cracking, or breakage on delicate workpieces
• Adaptable to a wide variety of object shapes without changing tooling
• Safer for automation in environments requiring food-grade contact

FAQ:

• When should soft grippers be used? Soft grippers are recommended for applications involving fragile, lightweight, or irregularly shaped objects such as food items, where surface damage must be avoided.
• Why is food-grade material important? Food-grade flexible fingers ensure compliance with food safety regulations and prevent contamination during handling in processing or packaging lines.

The SoftGripping Two-Finger Parallel Gripper, 7 N, Food-Grade is engineered for easy integration with collaborative robots and automation systems where reliable and adaptive handling of delicate items is critical.