Festo EHMD Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 4 days ago
The Festo EHMD is a robot gripper, listed from USD 3,300. 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 EHMD is a compact rotary gripper module in size 40 that combines endless electric rotation with an electric or pneumatic two-jaw gripper. The rotary drive delivers up to 0.3 Nm at up to 240 rpm; the electric gripper applies 7 N to 35 N per jaw over a stroke of 5 mm or 15 mm per jaw, and the pneumatic gripper applies 25 N per jaw at 6 bar over 5 mm. It is designed for handling small parts, for instance gripping and turning them in one unit. The module weighs between 577 g and 724 g, runs on 24 V DC and has IP20 protection for ambient temperatures from 0 °C to +40 °C. It is driven by the Festo CMMT-ST servo drive. It is listed from USD 3,300.
Festo EHMD at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Speed: Up to 240 rpm
Weight: 577 to 724 g
Controller: Festo CMMT-ST servo drive
Price: from USD 3,300
Festo EHMD Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Festo EHMD.
Specification | Festo EHMD |
Manufacturer | Festo |
Model | EHMD |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Speed | Up to 240 rpm |
Controller | Festo CMMT-ST servo drive |
Interfaces | I/O, IO-Link, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP |
Starting price | From USD 3,300 |
Detailed Technical Data
Rotary gripper module, size 40, 2 jaws
Endless rotation, max. 0.3 Nm, max. 240 rpm
Electric gripper: 5 or 15 mm stroke per jaw, 7 to 35 N per jaw
Pneumatic gripper: 5 mm stroke per jaw, 25 N per jaw at 6 bar
24 V DC
Weight 577 to 724 g
IP20
0 to +40 °C
Optional Z compensation 12 mm
Design and Build Quality
The EHMD is a robot gripper made by Festo. Published build data: weight 577 to 724 g; IP20.
Integration and Compatibility
The EHMD is connected to the robot or line controller through its published interfaces: I/O, IO-Link, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Festo EHMD Applications and Use Cases
The Festo EHMD is a compact rotary gripper module in size 40 that combines endless electric rotation with an electric or pneumatic two-jaw gripper. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The EHMD holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The EHMD grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The EHMD transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Festo EHMD Price and Value
The Festo EHMD is listed from USD 3,300 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
Speed: Up to 240 rpm
IP20
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Festo EHMD?
The Festo EHMD fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Festo EHMD product listing on All Things Cobots.
Festo EHMD FAQ
How much does the Festo EHMD cost?
The Festo EHMD is listed from USD 3,300 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Festo EHMD?
The Festo EHMD is a compact rotary gripper module in size 40 that combines endless electric rotation with an electric or pneumatic two-jaw gripper.
How fast is the Festo EHMD?
Published speed: Up to 240 rpm.
How much does the Festo EHMD weigh?
Published weight 577 to 724 g.
Is the Festo EHMD compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Which interfaces does the Festo EHMD support?
Published interfaces are I/O, IO-Link, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
