Festo DHPC Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 4 days ago
The Festo DHPC is a robot gripper with ±0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 290. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Festo DHPC is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a ball-guided lever mechanism, built in sizes 6 to 40 with a stroke of 2 mm to 15 mm per jaw. At 6 bar it produces a closing force of 5.5 N to 358.6 N per jaw with a repetition accuracy of ±0.02 mm. It is designed for gripping workpieces in handling and assembly tasks and works double-acting or single-acting with a normally open or normally closed spring. The gripper weighs between 25 g and 1396 g, runs at up to 8 bar and operates at ambient temperatures from -10 °C to +60 °C. It mounts directly through holes or threads in any position, and proximity switches detect the end positions. It is listed from USD 290.
Festo DHPC at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: Opening/closing time 9 ms to 162 ms at 6 bar
Weight: 25 to 1396 g
Price: from USD 290
Festo DHPC Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Festo DHPC.
Specification | Festo DHPC |
Manufacturer | Festo |
Model | DHPC |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Speed | Opening/closing time 9 ms to 162 ms at 6 bar |
Starting price | From USD 290 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic parallel gripper, 2 jaws, ball guide
Sizes 6/10/16/20/25/32/40
Stroke per jaw 2 to 15 mm
Closing force per jaw 5.5 to 358.6 N at 6 bar
Max. 8 bar
Weight 25 to 1396 g
-10 to +60 °C
Double-acting or single-acting (NO/NC)
Pneumatic connection M3/M5
End-position sensing with proximity switches
Design and Build Quality
The DHPC is a robot gripper made by Festo. Published build data: stroke per jaw 2 to 15 mm; weight 25 to 1396 g.
Integration and Compatibility
The DHPC is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Festo DHPC Applications and Use Cases
The Festo DHPC is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a ball-guided lever mechanism, built in sizes 6 to 40 with a stroke of 2 mm to 15 mm per jaw. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The DHPC holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The DHPC grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The DHPC transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Festo DHPC Price and Value
The Festo DHPC is listed from USD 290 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
±0.02 mm repeatability
Speed: Opening/closing time 9 ms to 162 ms at 6 bar
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Festo DHPC?
The Festo DHPC fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Festo DHPC product listing on All Things Cobots.
Festo DHPC FAQ
How much does the Festo DHPC cost?
The Festo DHPC is listed from USD 290 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Festo DHPC?
The Festo DHPC is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a ball-guided lever mechanism, built in sizes 6 to 40 with a stroke of 2 mm to 15 mm per jaw.
How accurate is the Festo DHPC?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
How fast is the Festo DHPC?
Published speed: Opening/closing time 9 ms to 162 ms at 6 bar.
How much does the Festo DHPC weigh?
Published weight 25 to 1396 g.
Is the Festo DHPC compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
