Glossary

Electric gripper

An electric gripper opens and closes using an electric motor, offering programmable force and position and avoiding the cost and maintenance of compressed air. Electric grippers now dominate new collaborative and smart-factory installations.

Related terms

Servo-electric gripper

A gripper driven by a servo motor, giving programmable control of position, speed and force.

Pneumatic gripper

A gripper actuated by compressed air, typically with fixed open/closed states.

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