OnRobot Soft Gripper base part

The OnRobot Soft Gripper base part is the electric drive unit of the Soft Gripper system. It does not grip on its own: it needs one of the interchangeable silicone tools, which are sold separately: SG-a-H (item 103689), SG-a-S (item 103860) or SG-b-H (item 103691). The tools attach with a quick-lock and smart-lock mechanism and can be exchanged, and they are dishwasher-safe.

The base part has an integrated BLDC motor and spindle with up to 40 mm stroke, 0.1 mm position resolution and up to 380 N spindle force. It does not need an external air supply. It weighs 0.77 kg, measures 84 mm in height by 98 mm in diameter, is rated IP67 and runs on 24 V. With the SG-a-H tool the datasheet gives up to 32 grips per minute.

With the silicone tools OnRobot gives a payload of up to 2.2 kg, depending on shape, softness and friction of the item, and grip dimensions of 11 to 118 mm depending on the tool. The tools are made of silicone rubber and comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for non-fatty foods and EC 1935/2004, which makes the system suitable for food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical handling.

Typical applications

• Pick and place of food products, bakery items and other suitable non-fatty food
• Packaging of fragile items and irregular shapes
• Sorting and material handling with delicate parts