ZIMMER GROUP - Electric Grippers

Electric Grippers – IO-Link and Digital I/O

The Zimmer Group electric grippers are developed for intelligent applications without the need of compressed air supply. The embedded UR Caps software makes it even easier to operate the end-effectors.

2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEH6000IL – Electric IO-Link

The Zimmer Group parallel gripper series GEH6000IL is the most flexible gripper series on the marked. It offers fully servo electric functionality. The embedded URCaps software makes it even easier to operate the end-effectors.

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2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEP2000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

The Zimmer Group 2-Jaw parallel gripper series GEP2000 is a very compact and flexible gripper especially developed for small parts, e.g. handling of workpieces in plastic moulding processes. The embedded URCaps software makes it even easier to operate the end-effectors.

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2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEP5000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

The Zimmer Group parallel gripper series GEP5000 is the most robust gripper series in the market and is specially developed for rough surrounding conditions. The embedded URCaps software makes it even easier to operate the end-effectors.

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3-Jaw Concentric Gripper GED5000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

The Zimmer Group 3-Jaw concentric gripper series GED5000 is the most robust gripper series in the market and is specially developed for rough surrounding conditions. The embedded URCaps software makes it even easier to operate the end-effectors.

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Suited for the following applications

Pick and Place

Packaging and Palletizing

Assembly

Machine Tending

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Features and benefits Electric Grippers – IO-Link and Digital I/O

Bidirectional communication for process-data and service-data thanks to IO-Link technology
Maximum availability of the automation cell
Parts measurement/control due to integrated measuring system
Easy installation thanks to one cable installation (unshielded)
Self locking mechanism ensures safe gripping even in power failure or E-Stop.
Fully UR-integrated control software

Features and benefits 2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEH6000IL – Electric IO-Link

Gripper jaws can be programmed completely flexible from minimum to maximum stroke
Brushless drive technology with self-locking mechanism
Different drive modes like, force mode, position mode, pre-positioned force mode etc.
Bidirectional communication for process-data and service-data
Handling of a wide range of different workpieces with the same gripper due to servo technology
Fully UR-integrated control software

Features and benefits 2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEP2000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

Long stroke combined with small installation space
Adjustable gripping force
IO-Link offers bidirectional communication and generates the maximum availability of the automation cell
Self locking mechanism in case of power drop
Plug and play – single-cable solution, supports incredibly easy control using I/O signals or IO-Link
Fully UR-integrated control software

Features and benefits 2-Jaw Parallel Gripper GEP5000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

Brushless DC motor – up to 30 million cycles without maintenance
Digital IO with integrated ACM control module – option of configuring gripping force, travel time and switching points
IO-Link offers bidirectional communication and generates the maximum availability of the automation cell
Approximately the same gripping force as a comparable pneumatic gripper
Self locking mechanism in case of power drop
Plug and play – single-cable solution, supports incredibly easy control using I/O signals or IO-Link
Protected from corrosion and sealed in accordance with IP64
Fully UR-integrated control software

Features and benefits 3-Jaw Concentric Gripper GED5000 – Electric/Digital I/O and IO-Link

Brushless DC motor – up to 30 million cycles without maintenance
Digital IO with integrated ACM control module – option of configuring gripping force, travel time and switching points
IO-Link offers bidirectional communication and generates the maximum availability of the automation cell
Approximately the same gripping force as a comparable pneumatic gripper
Self locking mechanism in case of power drop
Plug and play – single-cable solution, supports incredibly easy control using I/O signals or IO-Link
Protected from corrosion and sealed in accordance with IP64
Fully UR-integrated control software

Includes a URCap plugin:

Yes.

Compatibility

UR3, UR5, UR10
UR3e, UR5e, UR10e
CB3.0, CB3.1

Software version required:

PolyScope version 3.3 and above.

Dependences

IO-Link Grippers è IO-Link master (included in the box).

Standard pneumatic grippers è external valves.

Certifications and standards:

For all Zimmer-components the declaration of incorporation and conformity can be found in the manual of the component. It is always related to the valid terms of EU Machinery Directive.

Dimensions:

According to the needs of the application the optimal dimension of a gripper can be chosen due to the wide product portfolio in each cluster.

License type:

One-time purchase.