WHAT IS A PNEUMATIC GRIPPER?
A pneumatic gripper is an electromechanical device used in industrial applications to grasp, hold, rotate, and place things in specific areas by using compressed air.
The gripper jaws or fingers use the power of air to grasp or release any object. Some pneumatic grippers are designed to operate with small components like computer chips, whereas others are built to work with larger items like car parts.
As a result, you can tailor your pneumatic gripper to your exact requirements.
MECHANISM OF A GRIPPER
A pneumatic gripper works with a compressed air system. The piston rod, which is attached to the grasping fingers, is propelled by compressed air as it enters the cylinder. This air pressure-driven movement causes the fingers to open or close in a parallel or angular motion. This gripping mechanism is useful for tasks such as pick-and-place operations and changing the orientation of items. The gripping action’s speed and force can be adjusted to meet the needs of the application.
OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR TYPES
The major types of pneumatic grippers include
Parallel Gripper: This gripper has fingers that move parallel to the gripper body. It is widely used because it is simple to construct, inexpensive, and straightforward to install with only one axis of motion. It provides a consistent gripping force throughout the finger stroke, making it ideal for delicate or pressure-sensitive workpieces.
ANGULAR GRIPPER: It uses an angular stroke to grab off-centered items or to create a wider opening. Their fingers move in a radial pattern, opening and closing around a central pivot point. Because the jaws of these grippers may move up and out of the way, they are frequently utilized in situations where space is limited.
Pneumatic 2-Finger Grippers: These are the most widely utilized grippers. They have two mounting positions for the fingers, which move in sync to open and close towards the gripper’s center axis.
Pneumatic 3-Finger Grippers: These grippers give stronger gripping force than 2-finger grippers and are ideal for handling spherical objects. The fingers have three mounting places and open and close towards the gripper body’s central axis. When compared to two finger grippers, the additional finger provides
WHERE TO USE GRIPPERS IN PAKISTAN
- Robotics
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical research
- Laboratory information
- Material Sorting
- Assembly Lines
- Medical Device Manufacturing
