OnRobot VGC10

The OnRobot VGC10 is a compact electric vacuum gripper for smaller robot arms and tight spaces. An integrated BLDC vacuum pump generates the vacuum at the tool, so no compressed air is needed. It is based on the VG10 concept and weighs 0.81 kg, about half of the VG10.

The gripper has two vacuum channels, A and B, that can be used independently for dual gripping or combined for higher air flow by rotating the supplied adaptor plate. Up to seven suction cups can be fitted, a 50 mm extension pipe reaches into narrow spaces, and the design allows customised adaptor plates and push-in fittings for remote vacuum. Vacuum is adjustable from 5 to 80 percent and the air flow is up to 12 L/min.

With the default attachments OnRobot gives a payload of up to 6 kg, using three 40 mm cups. With customised attachments the payload is typically 10 kg and up to 15 kg. The VGC10 runs on 24 V, measures 101 x 100 x 100 mm and is rated IP54, so it must not be used in wet conditions or with cutting fluids.

Typical applications

• Machine tending: remove a finished part and load the next one in one cycle
• Pick and place of small, multi-dimensional or heavier parts
• Handling in constrained work areas with a small robot arm