For precision in your automated system, opt for this pneumatic robot gripper from Festo. When it receives an input signal, a stepper motor drives the two fingers to pinch together with a parallel action. The unit's housed in anodised wrought aluminium alloy for durability and high resistance to corrosion. An ambient operating temperature range between 0°C and +40°C makes this a suitable choice for use in challenging industrial settings.

• Dovetail slot mounting for quick installation and easy compatibility
• Parallel end effector can grip a wider span of part sizes compared to angular grippers
• Turning function to open and close covers on vials, adding to the device's versatility
• IP20 rating means it's touch-proof and protected against objects larger than 12mm

• Laboratory automation
• Electronics industry

Pneumatic grippers like this one are often favoured in industrial settings due to their superior gripping power compared to electrical alternatives. Pneumatic actuators also tend to be lighter.

An optical rotary position encoder and a slot for an additional proximity switch mean the unit can be programmed to identify and adjust its own position in relation to workpieces.