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Electric Pick-and-Place Grippers

Gripper Fingers Not Included

Lift and move items with electricity—no need for an air supply or complicated control valves. These grippers have a servomotor that opens and closes the jaws in a parallel motion, like elevator doors, with a consistent gripping force in either direction. This lets you grab parts from the outside or open the jaws inside hollow parts to grab them when the outside is hard to grip. Adjust the gripping force with the switch on the side. Open and close these grippers with digital signals from your controller. You’ll also need gripper fingers—choose ready-to-use fingers (sold separately) or machine your own to grip complex shapes.

External force and internal force describe how hard the gripper can squeeze your part at the fingertips, also called the gripping distance. The less friction there is between the part and fingers, the more force you’ll need to lift a part. Typically, you’ll need a force that’s about 10 times the part’s weight, but an oily part might need a force about 20 times its weight. However, air pressure and finger length also affect the ideal force. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view a chart that shows how external or internal force changes as the gripping distance changes.

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Schunk EGP Series	Schunk PGN-Plus-E

Connection

EGP Series—EGP grippers use one connector for both power and control. If you want to signal your control program whether the jaws are open or closed, add a sensor (sold separately).

PGN-Plus E Series—PGN-Plus E grippers include a built-in sensor to signal your control program whether the jaws are open or closed. For more detailed feedback about jaw positions, add a sensor (sold separately).

Finger Spacing—Finger spacing describes the distance between the fingers when fully closed and fully open. It’s measured from the inside surface of the fingers.

					Overall, mm			Electrical
External Gripping Force @ Distance	Internal Gripping Force @ Distance	Stroke per Jaw, mm	Finger Spacing, mm	Cycles per sec.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Connection	No. of Poles	Connection Coding	No. of Connections	Connection Location	Voltage, V DC	Mounting Hardware Included	Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)		Each



	8.9 lbf @ 0 mm, 4.4 lbf @ 32 mm	8.9 lbf @ 0 mm, 4.4 lbf @ 32 mm	3	11 to 17	5	72.7	26.5	18	M8	4	A	1	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (EGP 25)	9604N11	000000000


	31 lbf @ 0 mm, 7.8 lbf @ 50 mm	31 lbf @ 0 mm, 7.8 lbf @ 50 mm	6	16 to 28	2	88.4	40	26	M8	4	A	1	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (EGP 40)	9604N12	00000000
	47 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.1 lbf @ 64 mm	47 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.1 lbf @ 64 mm	8	18 to 34	2	104.4	50	30	M8	4	A	1	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (EGP 50)	9604N13	00000000
	67 lbf @ 0 mm, 16.8 lbf @ 64 mm	67 lbf @ 0 mm, 16.8 lbf @ 64 mm	10	24 to 44	1	114.7	64	35	M8	4	A	1	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (EGP 64)	9604N14	00000000
	120 lbf @ 0 mm, 24.2 lbf @ 125 mm	120 lbf @ 0 mm, 24.2 lbf @ 125 mm	8	11 to 27	1	103	96	42	M8	4	A	2	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (PGN-Plus E 80)	9604N15	00000000
	185 lbf @ 0 mm, 44 lbf @ 160 mm	185 lbf @ 0 mm, 44 lbf @ 160 mm	10	10.5 to 34.5	1	123	120	50	M8	4	A	2	Gripper	24	No	Schunk (PGN-Plus E 100)	9604N16	00000000

Accessories for Grippers

Sensors

These sensors detect when the jaws reach positions—such as fully open—so your system can trigger actions such as a new pick cycle. These sensors slide into the grooves on the gripper body. Schunk EGP series sensors are inductive, so they’re not the best choice for machining because metallic debris can trigger them. Sensors with two sensing positions let you check more than one condition in a cycle for more reliable feedback. For example, if the sensor detects the jaws have moved past a certain position but aren’t fully closed, it may indicate the gripper missed picking up a part and signal the robot to try the pick again.

		Electrical
	For Mfr. Series	Connection	No. of Poles	No. of Wire Leads	No. of Sensing Positions	Switch Starting Position	Voltage, V DC	Current, mA	Cord Lg., ft.	Manufacturer (Model Number)		Each
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				NPN Output Signal

				JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	Wire Leads	—	3	1	1 Off	24	50	6 1/2	Schunk (MMSK 22-S-NPN)	7705N143	0000000


				JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	M8	3	—	1	1 Off	24	50	1	Schunk (MMS 22‐S‐M8‐NPN)	7705N141	000000




						PNP Output Signal

						JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	Wire Leads	—	3	1	1 Off	24	50	6 1/2	Schunk (MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP)	7705N142	00000


						JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	Wire Leads	—	4	2	1 Off and 1 On	24	100	2	Schunk (MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP)	7705N148	000000
						JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	M8	3	—	1	1 Off	24	50	1	Schunk (MMS 22-S-M8-PNP)	7705N14	00000
						JGP, JGP-P, JGZ, PGN-Plus E, PWG-Plus	M12	4	—	2	1 Off and 1 On	24	100	6 1/2	Schunk (MMSK-P 22-S-PNP)	7705N149	000000
						EGP	Wire Leads	—	3	1	1 Off	24	200	6 1/2	Schunk (INK 40-S)	7705N145	000000
						EGP	Wire Leads	—	3	1	1 On	24	200	6 1/2	Schunk (IN 40-O)	7705N147	000000
						EGP	M8	3	—	1	1 Off	24	200	1	Schunk (IN 40-S-M8)	7705N144	000000
						EGP	M8	3	—	1	1 On	24	200	1	Schunk (IN 40-O-M8)	7705N146	000000

Mounting Adapters

Increase the range of part sizes your gripper can handle. Each pair of adapters has a jaw mount and a positioning slide that moves along a rail. Connect your fingers to the slides, use the scale on the rail to precisely position them, and tighten the thumb screws to secure them in place.

Keep multiple sets of positioning slides (sold separately) on hand to speed up your gripper finger changes.

For Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)	Positioning Slide Adjustment Wd., mm	Lg. Adjustment Increments, mm	Lg., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Mounting Hardware Included	Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)	Weight		Pair
Schunk (PGN-Plus E 80)	44	2	79	42	40	Yes	Schunk (UZB 80)	0.74 lb. / 0.34 kg	9604N21	0000000
Schunk (PGN-Plus E 100)	55	2.5	97	47	46	Yes	Schunk (UZB 100)	1.14 lb. / 0.52 kg	9604N22	000000

Positioning Slides

When you need to frequently swap your gripper fingers for different jobs, attach a pair of these slides to each of your finger sets to speed up the process. You’ll also need a mounting adapter (sold separately).

	Weight	Mounting Hardware Included	Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)		Pair
Removable Positioning Slide



	Schunk (UZB 80)	0.22 lb. / 0.1 kg	Yes	Schunk	9486N104	0000000


	Schunk (UZB 100)	0.31 lb. / 0.14 kg	Yes	Schunk	9486N105	000000

Pick-and-Place Gripper Fingers


Aluminum Fingers	Nylon Fingers

No need to machine your own fingers—connect these fingers to your gripper and start moving items. They’re best for parts with basic shapes—think flat edges and simple curves. Nylon fingers have rubber gripping pads to protect your parts from damage. Aluminum fingers have machined grooves that grip flat surfaces or curves.

		Finger, mm
For Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)	For Part Wd., mm	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Finger Material	Mounting Hardware Included	Features		Pair
Schunk (Co-act EGP-C 40, EGP 40)	0 to 12	50	25.5	30	Nylon	Yes	Rubber Gripping Pad	9799N13	0000000
Schunk (Co-act EGP-C 40, EGP 40)	12 to 24	50	19.5	30	Nylon	Yes	Rubber Gripping Pad	9799N14	000000
Schunk (Co-act EGP-C 64, EGP 64)	0 to 20	80	39	36.9	Nylon	Yes	Rubber Gripping Pad	9799N7	000000
Schunk (Co-act EGP-C 64, EGP 64)	20 to 40	80	29	34	Nylon	Yes	Rubber Gripping Pad	9799N18	000000
Schunk (JGP-P 80, PGN-Plus E 80)	9.5 to 25.5	77.5	36	25	Aluminum	Yes	—	9799N22	000000
Schunk (JGP-P 100, PGN-Plus E 100)	12.5 to 32.5	95	44	30	Aluminum	Yes	—	9799N23	000000

Robot-Ready Collaborative Electric Pick-and-Place Grippers

Gripper Fingers Not

Included


		Machine-Tending Application


Pick-and-Place Grippers	Pick-and-Place Grippers with LED Status Ring

Work safely alongside collaborative robots as they perform machine tending, packaging, and assembly tasks. These grippers help you meet ISO/TS 15066 standards thanks to their built-in safety features—they limit gripping force to safe levels and have a plastic housing that protects you from pinch points and sharp edges in case of a collision.

Electrically powered and controlled entirely by your robot, these grippers don’t need a compressed air supply or complicated air control valves. A servomotor opens and closes the jaws like elevator doors with a consistent gripping force in either direction. This lets you grab parts from the outside or open the jaws inside hollow parts to grab them when the outside is hard to grip. Use a switch on the side to set the force. These grippers also have a built-in sensor that your robot can use to confirm that a part has been picked up.

They come with a robot tool mount, electrical connections, and software plug-ins tailored for FANUC CRX and Universal Robots (UR) arms. You’ll also need gripper fingers—choose ready-to-use fingers (sold separately) or machine your own to grip complex shapes.

FANUC-approved or UR+ certified, all grippers have been tested to work seamlessly with your robot. Once you attach the gripper to your robot, download the software plug-in and install it on your robot teach pendant. This allows you to use your teach pendant to open and close the grippers.

Pick-and-Place Grippers come with a short electrical cord that connects to the end of your robot arm.

Pick-and-Place Grippers with LED Status Ring—Pick-and-Place Grippers with an LED status ring can be programmed from your teach pendant to display one of three colors based on the gripper’s status. For example, display a green light if the gripper has picked up an item, yellow after releasing an item, and red if a pickup has failed. They include a 4 meter electrical cord with wire leads that connect to the terminals on your robot controller.

Finger Spacing—Finger spacing describes the distance between the fingers when fully closed and fully open. It’s measured from the inside surface of the fingers.

						Overall, mm			Pick-and-Place Grippers		Pick-and-Place Grippers with LED Status Ring
For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)	External Gripping Force @ Distance	Internal Gripping Force @ Distance	Stroke per Jaw, mm	Finger Spacing, mm	Cycles per sec.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.		Each		Each
FANUC (CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA/L, 25iA, 30iA)	30 lbf @ 0 mm, 8.1 lbf @ 50 mm	30 lbf @ 0 mm, 8.1 lbf @ 50 mm	6	16 to 28	1	118	93	90	3767N33	000000000	9599N11	000000000
FANUC (CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA/L, 25iA, 30iA)	51 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.3 lbf @ 80 mm	51 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.3 lbf @ 80 mm	10	24 to 44	1	144	125	86	3767N34	00000000	9599N12	00000000
Universal Robots (UR3e, UR5e, UR7e, UR10e, UR12e, UR16e)	30 lbf @ 0 mm, 8.1 lbf @ 50 mm	30 lbf @ 0 mm, 8.1 lbf @ 50 mm	6	16 to 28	1	118	93	90	3767N11	00000000	3767N18	00000000
Universal Robots (UR3e, UR5e, UR7e, UR10e, UR12e, UR16e)	51 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.3 lbf @ 80 mm	51 lbf @ 0 mm, 12.3 lbf @ 80 mm	10	24 to 44	1	144	125	86	9599N13	00000000	3767N21	00000000

Pick-and-Place Gripper Fingers

No need to machine your own fingers—connect these fingers to your gripper and start moving items. They’re best for parts with basic shapes—think flat edges and simple curves. Rubber gripping pads protect your parts from damage.

		Finger, mm
For Stroke per Jaw, mm	For Part Wd., mm	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Finger Material	Mounting Hardware Included		Pair
6	0 to 12	50	25.5	30	Nylon	Yes	9541N11	0000000
6	12 to 24	50	19.5	30	Nylon	Yes	9541N12	000000
10	0 to 20	80	39	36.9	Nylon	Yes	9599N14	000000
10	20 to 40	80	29	34	Nylon	Yes	9599N15	000000

Robot-Ready Electric Soft Pick-and-Place Grippers

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Arm (Not Included)

Mimicking a human hand, these grippers have soft, flexible silicone fingers that curl around items to pick them up. Unlike standard grippers with rigid fingers, these grippers can grasp fruit, bagged items, and other delicate objects without crushing them. They are powered and actuated entirely by your robot, so there's no need for an air supply or control valves. Connect them to terminals on your robot controller with the included 9 _1/2 ft. electrical cord. A simple toggle on your controller’s digital outputs opens and closes the fingers. Mount them to most robot arms, like FANUC CRX and Universal Robots arms, thanks to their mounting slots that match a variety of ISO mounting patterns.

To program their range of motion and position, you’ll have access to a simple web-based interface from any smartphone or laptop. You don’t have to worry about hooking these up to your network. They generate their own wireless network like a hotspot, so you can connect your device to the setup interface to program them. If you are using these grippers with a Universal Robots arm, you can download a URCap plugin from the manufacturer's website for user-friendly control through your teach pendant software.

The fingers are made of FDA-compliant silicone for direct contact with food.

With Fixed Grip Force


2-Finger	4-Finger

Grippers with fixed grip force apply the same amount of force every time. This helps them pick up most items successfully.

2 Finger—2-finger grippers are good at picking up objects with uniform shapes, such as bottles and boxes.

4 Finger—4-finger grippers are a good choice if you plan to pick up irregularly shaped objects and need additional points of contact for a secure hold. They work well with fruits and vegetables, fabrics, and flexible packaging.

Finger Spacing Range—Finger spacing range describes the distance between the fingers across their full range of motion, from pressed together to stretched open. It’s measured from the inside surface of the fingers.

							Overall, mm
	Finger Configuration	External Gripping Force, lb.	Max. Gripping Cap.	Cycles per sec.	Finger Spacing Range, mm	Mounting Pattern Compatibility	Dia.	Lg.		Each
Aluminum Housing and Silicone Rubber Finger



		2 Finger	1.1	3.3 lb./1.5 kg	1	0 to 175	ISO 31.5 ISO 40 ISO 50 ISO 63	105	172	7149N101	000000000


		4 Finger	1.1	3.3 lb./1.5 kg	1	0 to 190	ISO 31.5 ISO 40 ISO 50 ISO 63	119	187	7149N103	00000000

Finger Covers


For 2 Finger Configuration	For 4 Finger Configuration

Finger covers protect the gripper fingers from residue left from the material you're picking. These silicone covers slide over the fingers for picking and slide off for cleaning. They are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

For Finger Configuration	Material	Color	Food Industry Std.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 Finger	Silicone Rubber	Blue	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	1	7149N105	000000
4 Finger	Silicone Rubber	Blue	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	4	7149N106	000000

With Adjustable Grip Force and Part Confirmation

2-Finger

4-Finger

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Grippers with adjustable grip force are the best choice to grip extremely sensitive items, such as baked goods or fragile glassware, because you can fine-tune the gripping force. These grippers also have part confirmation, which means they can send a signal to one of your robot controller's digital inputs to tell it whether a part has been successfully picked up. If the pickup fails, you can program your robot to try the pickup again.

2 Finger—2-finger grippers are good at picking up objects with uniform shapes, such as bottles and boxes.

							Overall, mm
	Finger Configuration	External Gripping Force, lb.	Max. Gripping Cap.	Cycles per sec.	Finger Spacing Range, mm	Mounting Pattern Compatibility	Dia.	Lg.		Each
Aluminum Housing and Silicone Rubber Finger



		2 Finger	0.23 to 1.1	3.3 lb./1.5 kg	1	0 to 175	ISO 31.5 ISO 40 ISO 50 ISO 63	105	172	7149N102	000000000


		4 Finger	0.23 to 1.1	3.3 lb./1.5 kg	1	0 to 190	ISO 31.5 ISO 40 ISO 50 ISO 63	119	187	7149N104	00000000

Finger Covers


For 2 Finger Configuration	For 4 Finger Configuration

For Finger Configuration	Material	Color	Food Industry Std.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 Finger	Silicone Rubber	Blue	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	1	7149N105	000000
4 Finger	Silicone Rubber	Blue	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	4	7149N106	000000

Robot-Ready Electric Pick-and-Place Grippers


Grippers	Dual Grippers

Equip your robot arm with all it needs to lift and move items using electricity—no air supply or complicated control valves needed. These grippers have a servomotor that opens and closes the jaws in a parallel motion, like elevator doors, with a consistent gripping force in either direction. This lets you grab parts from the outside or open the jaws inside hollow parts to grab them when the outside is hard to grip. These grippers open and close wider and with more force than our collaborative robot-ready electric grippers to handle heavier and larger items. This makes them a good match for packaging, assembly, and machine-tending jobs. Use your robot’s control program to set the gripping force and jaw position. A built-in sensor detects when the part is picked up, so your arm knows it can move to the next location.

These grippers include a robot mount, electrical connections, and software plug-ins tailored to FANUC CRX and Universal Robots (UR) arms. You’ll also need gripper fingers—choose ready-to-use fingers (sold separately) or machine your own to grip complex shapes.

Unlike collaborative robot-ready grippers, these grippers can operate at high forces. They may require additional safety precautions when working near your collaborative robot.

Grippers connect to your robot’s teach pendant using the software plug-in. Then you can use your teach pendant to open and close the grippers.

The IP67-rated control box of these grippers shields the electrical components from coolant. Plus, their jaws are rated IP40, so solid objects, such as chips produced during machining, won’t obstruct their motion.

Grippers—Choose a gripper for simple pick-and-place operations. It holds one part at a time.

Dual Grippers—Dual grippers can help reduce cycle times by handling two parts at once. For example, you might use one gripper to unload a part from your machine, then rotate the robot arm and use the second gripper to load a new part.

Finger Spacing—Finger spacing describes the distance between the fingers when fully closed and fully open. It’s measured from the inside surface of the fingers.

							Overall, mm
	For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number)	External Gripping Force @ Distance	Internal Gripping Force @ Distance	Stroke per Jaw, mm	Finger Spacing, mm	Cycles per sec.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.		Each
Grippers



		FANUC (CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA, 20iA/L, 25iA, 30iA) Universal Robots (UR5e, UR7e, UR10e, UR12e, UR16e)	146 lbf @ 0 mm, 33 lbf @ 80 mm	146 lbf @ 0 mm, 33 lbf @ 80 mm	51	1 to 103	0.6	103	149	72	9495N21	000000000


		Dual Grippers



				FANUC (CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA, 20iA/L, 25iA, 30iA) Universal Robots (UR5e, UR7e, UR10e, UR12e, UR16e)	146 lbf @ 0 mm, 33 lbf @ 80 mm	146 lbf @ 0 mm, 33 lbf @ 80 mm	51	1 to 103	0.6	176	347	72	9495N22	00000000

Pick-and-Place Gripper Fingers

No need to machine your own fingers—connect these fingers to your gripper (sold separately) and start moving items. They’re best for parts with basic shapes—think flat edges and simple curves.

	Finger, mm
For Part Wd., mm	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Finger Material	Mounting Hardware Included		Pair
0 to 88	59	30.5	20	Aluminum	Yes	9495N17	0000000