What Is a Pneumatic Gripper?
A pneumatic gripper is a tool powered by compressed air. It is used to pick up and move parts in automation systems.
Most grippers use a short-stroke cylinder to open and close the fingers.
Types of Pneumatic Grippers
| 2-Finger Grippers | 3-Finger Grippers |
| Good for simple pick-and-place tasks. | Better for holding round or uneven parts. |
Common Applications
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- Pick and place
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Material handling
- Robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
How to Choose the Right Gripper
| Number of Fingers | 2-finger: simple, parallel gripping 3-finger: centric, stable gripping |
| Stroke Length | Ensure the stroke matches your part size and required opening range. |
| Gripping Force | Choose a gripper with sufficient force for your application and safety margin. |
| Finger Design | Standard vs. custom depending on part geometry. |
| Mounting and Integration | Check compatibility with your robot or automation system. |
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