Glossary

Parallel gripper

In a parallel gripper, the jaws translate along a straight line so their faces stay parallel. This is the most common grip type for prismatic and flat parts. The Servo-Flex Flexi 100 is a flexible parallel-style gripper.

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Related terms

Angular gripper

A gripper whose jaws pivot open and closed around a hinge.

Two-jaw gripper

A gripper with two opposing jaws — the most common configuration.

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