Festo DHPS Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 4 days ago
The Festo DHPS is a robot gripper with ≤0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 410. 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 DHPS is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a plain-bearing guide, built in sizes 6 to 35 with a stroke of 2 mm to 12.5 mm per jaw. At 6 bar its total closing force ranges from 25 N to 910 N 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 spring for gripping force backup. The gripper weighs between 19 g and 1345 g, runs at 2 bar to 8 bar and operates at ambient temperatures from 5 °C to 60 °C. Size 6 is sensed with a Hall sensor and sizes 10 to 35 with proximity switches. It is listed from USD 410.
Festo DHPS at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ≤0.02 mm
Speed: Opening/closing time 8 ms to 151 ms at 6 bar
Weight: 19 to 1345 g
Price: from USD 410
Festo DHPS Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Festo DHPS.
Specification | Festo DHPS |
Manufacturer | Festo |
Model | DHPS |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ≤0.02 mm |
Speed | Opening/closing time 8 ms to 151 ms at 6 bar |
Starting price | From USD 410 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic parallel gripper, 2 jaws, plain-bearing guide
Sizes 6/10/16/20/25/35
Stroke per jaw 2/3/5/6.5/7.5/12.5 mm
Total closing force 25 to 910 N at 6 bar
Operating pressure 2 to 8 bar (4 to 8 bar with spring backup)
Weight 19 to 1345 g
5 to 60 °C
Double-acting or single-acting (NO/NC)
Design and Build Quality
The DHPS is a robot gripper made by Festo. Published build data: stroke per jaw 2/3/5/6.5/7.5/12.5 mm; weight 19 to 1345 g.
Integration and Compatibility
The DHPS is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Festo DHPS Applications and Use Cases
The Festo DHPS is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a plain-bearing guide, built in sizes 6 to 35 with a stroke of 2 mm to 12.5 mm per jaw. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The DHPS holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The DHPS grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The DHPS transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Festo DHPS Price and Value
The Festo DHPS is listed from USD 410 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 8 ms to 151 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 DHPS?
The Festo DHPS fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Festo DHPS product listing on All Things Cobots.
Festo DHPS FAQ
How much does the Festo DHPS cost?
The Festo DHPS is listed from USD 410 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Festo DHPS?
The Festo DHPS is a pneumatic two-jaw parallel gripper with a plain-bearing guide, built in sizes 6 to 35 with a stroke of 2 mm to 12.5 mm per jaw.
How accurate is the Festo DHPS?
Its published repeatability is ≤0.02 mm.
How fast is the Festo DHPS?
Published speed: Opening/closing time 8 ms to 151 ms at 6 bar.
How much does the Festo DHPS weigh?
Published weight 19 to 1345 g.
Is the Festo DHPS 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.
