Flexion Radial/Parallel Pneu-Connect Gripper

The PHD Pneu-Connect® with Flexion Gripper is a cost-effective pneumatic end-effector system featuring built-in valves, mounting, and the URCap software package which provides seamless integration with Universal Robots. PHD FLEXION, a new technology inspired by the ultimate gripper: the human hand, is suitable for both collaborative and industrial applications. FLEXION’s configurable design allows for an unparalleled range of application ability and offers the potential to solve challenges that previously had no answer. Finger arrays of one to five fingers can be mounted to the parallel or radial hub and positioned to suit the user’s unique requirements. The arrays can be rotated on the hub to spread opposing arrays apart or together for optimal workpiece encapsulation. Each finger can be equipped with up to two switches to sense positions such as “part gripped”, “missed part”, or “starting position.” FLEXION’s Parallel and Radial models solve many difficult applications including variable shaped items, irregular shapes, or items that are sensitive and can be crushed, loose-filled bags, and even items intended for human hands.