Glossary

Holding force

Holding force is what retains the part during motion and at rest. In a mechanically self-locking gripper, holding force is maintained by the mechanism itself, so the part is not dropped if power or air is lost.

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Related terms

Mechanical self-locking

A mechanism that holds its position by geometry, without continuous power or air.

Power-loss safety

The property of keeping a part gripped if electrical or air power is lost.

Gripping force

The clamping force a gripper applies to hold a part, often expressed in newtons or kN.

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