EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper Review: Specs and Uses of the Industrial Electric 2-Finger Gripper
Updated: 7 days ago
The EFFECTO EIG2 is a family of electric parallel grippers from micro to heavy duty. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
EIG2 spans an unusually wide range in one family. At the small end the EIG2-06002 weighs 0.15 kg, grips with 1.6 to 4 N and moves in 0.2 s for delicate 50 g parts. At the top the EIG2-40400 grips with up to 800 N for 8 kg parts with 40 mm stroke per jaw. All have embedded controllers with force and position control, part detection and ±0.02 mm repeatability on most sizes. The slim body mounts in five positions.
EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper at a Glance
Sizes: 8
Payload: 0.05 to 8 kg
Grip force: Up to 800 N total
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm (±0.03 mm on 40140)
Mounting: Five installation positions
Price: on request
EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Model | Stroke per jaw | Total grip force | Payload | Weight | Open/close |
EIG2-06002 | 6 mm | 1.6 to 4 N | 0.05 kg | 0.15 kg | 0.2 s |
EIG2-13015 | 13 mm | 12 to 30 N | 0.25 kg | 0.33 kg | 0.4 s |
EIG2-13050 | 13 mm | 30 to 100 N | 1.0 kg | 0.40 kg | 0.3 s |
EIG2-13100 | 13 mm | 60 to 200 N | 2.0 kg | 0.55 kg | 0.5 s |
EIG2-40140 | 40 mm | 80 to 280 N | 3.0 kg | 1.0 kg | 0.7 s |
EIG2-40400 | 40 mm | 280 to 800 N | 8.0 kg | 2.4 kg | 1.0 / 1.1 s |
Selected models shown; EIG2-13005 and EIG2-07008 are also listed. Weights of 40 mm models exclude fingers.
Design and Build Quality
A slim rectangular body with an embedded controller; brake locking optional.
Software and Integration
Force and Position Control
Set by the embedded controller.
Communication
Modbus RTU and I/O; other buses via converter.
EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper Applications and Use Cases
Electronics
Delicate small parts.
Machine Tending
Heavier parts with the 40 mm models.
Assembly
Precise gripping.
EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper Price and Value
EFFECTO does not publish a price for the EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Applied Robotics (Effecto) Company Profile: Name Change, Location and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Eight sizes
Up to 800 N
±0.02 mm
Very small models available
Cons
Not a collaborative design
IP67 only on select models
No published price
Who Should Buy the EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper?
It fits machine builders who want one electric gripper family for many tasks.
EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper FAQ
How much does the EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper cost?
EFFECTO does not publish a price for the EFFECTO EIG2 Electric Gripper; it is quoted on request.
What is the EFFECTO EIG2?
An electric two-finger parallel gripper family.
How many sizes are there?
Eight.
What is the payload range?
0.05 to 8 kg.
How strong is the largest?
Up to 800 N total.
How precise is it?
±0.02 mm on most sizes.
How fast are the small models?
0.2 s to open or close.
How can it be mounted?
In five positions.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
