Grippers can hold, tighten, handle and release an object just like a human hand. Because this component handles the workpiece, correct attention must be given when applying and selecting the gripper.
Grippers are very flexible. They can be applied to such activities as part orientation, machine loading and assembly.
Because of this flexibility, you’ve decided that grippers will be a part of your assembly system. However, there are various gripper types and styles, and gripping methods. Therefore, it is imperative that the correct gripper is chosen for the application. What criteria should be used when making this decision? This handbook will review the fundamentals of grippers, describe their features and operating characteristics, and discuss how grippers are used in assembly applications.