EGU Universal Gripper from SCHUNK

EGU Universal Gripper from SCHUNK
With the EGU Universal 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 StrongGrip gripping modes are available. With BasicGrip continuous operation of the motor and thus permanent re-gripping of the workpiece is possible. The gripping speed is automatically optimized for gripping force adjustment. With StrongGrip, the maximum gripping force is generated and then stored by the gripping force maintenance. Permanent regripping is possible within an adjustable time frame.

EGU Universal Gripper Benefits

Versatile and productive due to the large and freely programmable jaw stroke with continuous gripping force adjustment for flexible workpiece handling

Robust and reliable with sealed design and proven guidance particularly suitable for the harsh ambient conditions of machine loading

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 almost 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

Sturdy and resistant T-slot guidance for large finger lengths, external forces and moments. Optionally available as dust-tight version.

Fully integrated and sealed control and power electronics with status LEDs and M12 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 nearly constant 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.

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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