The Ludwigsburg-based gripper specialists from Weiss Robotics have now launched a new servo-electric gripper module for the growth market of collaborative robotics. With its 200 Newton gripping force, the CRG 200 is a powerhouse and can be used in applications for which previous collaborative grippers had too little endurance.

The servo-electric gripping module meets the requirements of ISO/TS 15066, which considerably simplifies the risk assessment of the system. Thanks to its rounded edges and design, it not only minimizes the risk of injury, but also makes working together more pleasant. The CRG 200 provides the user with a clearly visible indication of the current system status via the integrated anti-glare illuminated ring. This makes it easier for the worker to better assess the system, making collaboration between humans and robots particularly smooth and hazard-free.

The CRG 200 comes with the new Permagrip gripping force safety device from Weiss Robotics as standard. This is an innovative process that retains around 90 percent of the previously set gripping force in the event of a sudden loss of power supply. This means that no parts are lost in the emergency stop situation, even if the workpieces are held purely by force. As the process does not use pre-tensioned springs and the gripper fingers therefore do not snap shut when the workpiece is removed manually, the process can also be used safely in direct interaction with humans. To ensure seamless continuation of production after loss of clamping, the CRG 200 has a precise absolute sensor system that determines the finger position without a reference run.

The CRG 200 is robust, durable and suitable for demanding industrial applications. This is made possible by its maintenance-free and low-friction roller bearing guides with FDA-compliant lifetime lubrication. Thanks to the double bearing of the base jaws, the gripping force is virtually independent of the finger length. The CRG 200 is controlled via IO-Link. The integrated maintenance and diagnostic functions of the gripping module maximize system availability and enable demand-oriented maintenance. as

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