Festo’s new DHPL long-stroke parallel gripper delivers high load and torque in a light, compact body

From a recently completed production line, Festo’s DHPL is a new family of competitively priced, long-stroke grippers that offers a host of advantages for high load and torque applications. DHPL is interchangeable with competitive long-stroke grippers with the added benefits of lighter weight, higher precision, and no maintenance. This new long-stroke gripper is ideal for stacking boxes, gripping plates and shaped parts, and keeping bags open.

DHPL features ≤ 0.03 mm repetition accuracy due to three rugged guide rods and a rack-and-pinion design. Even though these units are light and compact and suitable for today’s smaller footprint machine, DHPL delivers high load and torque grip. Force ratings range from 40 N to 750 N. Jaw stroke ranges from 20 mm to 200 mm. This gripper gives machine builders and end-use customers flexibility in mounting options and sensor placement. Positioning pin holes ensure DHPL mounts in the precise position of the gripper it replaces. Jaw interfaces allow for fingers and brackets to be added, which assure the perfect gripping of the part. Pneumatic end-position cushioning is standard and can be adjusted for optimal performance according to the moving mass and speed.

For more information on Festo’s latest grippers and the advantages of working within the Festo ecosystem ‒ the ecosystem that leads to less engineering overhead, fast time to market, and seamless connectivity, visit: www.festo.com.