With the EGK Gripper the user has access to the highest level of functionality due to the components embedded in the gripper. This allows the gripper fingers to be pre-positioned at high speed or for dipping into a workpiece holder. The gripping force can be continuously adjusted to the workpiece handling requirement. Workpiece recognition enables full process transparency for the user. In an emergency stop situation, workpiece loss can be avoided due to the integrated gripping force maintenance.
The BasicGrip and SoftGrip gripping modes are available. With BasicGrip and SoftGrip, continuous operation of the motor and thus permanent re-gripping of the workpiece is possible. The gripping speed is automatically optimized to the gripping force setting with BasicGrip. With SoftGrip, fracture-sensitive workpieces can be gripped particularly gently by reducing the impulse forces to a minimum when they hit the workpiece.
EGK Gripper Benefits
Versatile and productive due to the large and freely programmable jaw stroke with continuous gripping force adjustment for flexible workpiece handling
Reliable and sensitive particularly suitable for the requirements of laboratory automation and electronics production due to the sealed design and smooth-running profiled rail guide
Maximum process reliability by avoiding workpiece loss due to integrated gripping force maintenance with loss detection
Always referenced both with an emergency stop and a power failure due to integrated absolute encoder
100% gripping force without start-up distance with constant gripping force over the entire finger length due to integrated spur gear
Minimal integration effort compatible with the leading manufacturers on the market due to a wide range of communication interfaces, as well as PLC function blocks and robot plug-ins
Smooth profiled rail guidance with stainless steel front seal and food-compliant lubrication and cover made from resistant polycarbonate.
Fully integrated and sealed control and power electronics with status LEDs and M8 plug connectors for connecting the voltage supply and communication.
High-resolution, output-side absolute encoder for precise positioning of the gripper jaws with permanent absolute position feedback.
Sealed drive train with spur gear and pinion/rack principle for a constantly acting gripping force over the entire finger length, without a minimum approach distance.
Brushless flat motor for limited space and high torques due to external rotor.
Electromagnetic brake with additional mechanism for maintaining gripping force and position during standstill or power failure.
Software Service - Robot Integration
For seamless interaction between gripper and robot, software modules for integration into the robot control system of leading manufacturers are available. This means that the gripper's range of functions can be used directly without any additional programming effort and programming of the application can be started immediately.
Robot compatibility (partially only available on request): Universal Robots e-Series via Modbus RTU, FANUC CRX via Modbus RTU, ABB OmniCore C30 via EtherNet/IP, YASKAWA YRC1000micro via EtherNet/IP.
Connectivity
Software and other compatibility notes can be downloaded at schunk.com/egk-software.
A wide range of available communication interfaces simplifies handling with a wide variety of control and robot manufacturers and ensures time savings during integration. Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP) enables direct integration without additional gateways into the control environment of leading PLC manufacturers on the market. With the Modbus RTU serial interface, the gripper can be connected to the tool flange of leading robot manufacturers without external cable routing. IO-Link is independent and offers flexibility in connecting to other networks.
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