DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper Review: Specs and Uses of the 15 to 50 kg Bag Palletizing Gripper
Updated: 7 days ago
The DESTACO DPS is a tine-style gripper that lets robots palletize bagged products. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
DPS comes in three capacities. The 15 kg model handles bags up to 550 x 380 x 150 mm, the 30 kg up to 750 x 520 x 150 mm and the 50 kg up to 1,000 x 615 x 200 mm, with gripper weights of about 20.8, 27.4 and 35.9 kg. Tines come in four lengths, straight or bent 10°, and bag width adjusts by sliding the sides. An enclosed pneumatic toggle-lock clamp keeps bags held if air is lost, and open/closed sensing is integrated. DESTACO quotes up to 30 bags per minute. Stand-off kits mount it to robots with 100 to 200 mm bolt circles. Operating pressure is not stated.
DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper at a Glance
Payload: 15, 30 or 50 kg
Max bag size: 1,000 x 615 x 200 mm
Speed: Up to 30 bags/min
Clamp: Pneumatic toggle lock
Sensing: Integrated open/closed
Price: on request
DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Model | Max payload | Max bag size | Gripper weight |
DPS 15 kg | 15 kg (33.07 lb) | 550 x 380 x 150 mm | 45.8 lb (about 20.8 kg) |
DPS 30 kg | 30 kg (66.14 lb) | 750 x 520 x 150 mm | 60.5 lb (about 27.4 kg) |
DPS 50 kg | 50 kg (110.23 lb) | 1,000 x 615 x 200 mm | 79.2 lb (about 35.9 kg) |
Gripper weights are converted from DESTACO's pound values. Operating pressure is not listed.
Design and Build Quality
A lightweight frame with interchangeable tines and an enclosed toggle-lock clamp.
Software and Integration
Plug-and-Play Controls
Optional C1/C2 control kits.
Accessories
LED status light, slip sheet kit, bag stabilizer.
DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper Applications and Use Cases
Feed and Grain
Palletizing sacks.
Chemicals and Minerals
Powder bags.
Food
Flour and sugar bags.
DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper Price and Value
DESTACO does not publish a price for the DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Destaco Company Profile: Ownership, Figures and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Three capacities
Holds on air loss
30 bags/min
Kit or assembled
Cons
Heavy for small robots
Pressure not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper?
It fits integrators building robotic bag palletizing cells.
DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper FAQ
How much does the DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper cost?
DESTACO does not publish a price for the DESTACO DPS Bag Gripper; it is quoted on request.
What is the DESTACO DPS?
A robotic bag palletizing gripper.
What capacities exist?
15, 30 and 50 kg.
How fast is it?
Up to 30 bags per minute.
What is the largest bag?
1,000 x 615 x 200 mm on the 50 kg model.
What happens if air is lost?
The toggle-lock clamp keeps holding.
Does it have sensors?
Yes, open/closed position sensing.
How is it mounted?
With optional robot stand-off kits.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
