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Electric 2-Finger Parallel Gripper - EGU

Model: EGU

SCHUNK Inc.

The EGU universal two finger mechatronic gripper brings you automation process reliability, flexibility, and ease of use. Integrated controls, long stroke, and high grip force make the EGU the best choice when automating processes where workpieces may vary.

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The EGU universal gripper from SCHUNK is ideal for flexible production processes starting from batch size 1, even in harsh environments. It can be freely networked and easily integrated into multi-variant production processes. With integrated gripping force maintenance and StrongGrip mode for increased gripping force, it is a reliable all-rounder for diverse handling tasks. The EGU offers a wide range of interfaces, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link and Modbus RTU. Software integration is simple due to the supplied PLC function modules and plug-ins for leading robot manufacturers and does not require any additional gateways or programming workload.

Advantages – Your benefits

  • Versatile and productive
    due to the long and freely programmable jaw stroke with continuous gripping force adjustment for flexible workpiece handling
  • Robust and reliable
    with sealed design and proven sliding guidance especially 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 in the event of 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

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EGU Universal gripper (schunk.com)

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