Schunk robot gripper in the spotlight at AMRC Cymru opening ceremony

Just before Christmas, the University of Sheffield officially opened AMRC Cymru, a £20 million research and development facility in North Wales, and Schunk UK (an AMRC member) played an integral role in the ceremony by holding the ribbon with a Schunk gripper for Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford to cut.

Mounted on a Kuka AGV, the Schunk EGH Co-act gripper is a flexible system for the gripping and moving of small to medium-sized workpieces in the areas of handling, assembly and electronics.

The long stroke of the EGH Co-act gripper can cover a wide range of workpieces as the fingers are particularly suited for positioning over the entire stroke. Moreover, robust parallel movement of the fingers ensures constant gripping force.

Quick and easy to assemble, there is no height compensation required for the robot. The design of the EGH Co-act gripper enables simple attachment to the robot via an included adapter plate and quick-release fastener.

The final step is to establish the electric connection; a starter kit is available for quick and easy installation.