Festo EHPS Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 4 days ago
The Festo EHPS is a robot gripper with ±0.03 mm (size 16), ±0.01 mm (sizes 20 and 25) repeatability, listed from USD 1,870. 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 EHPS is an electric two-jaw parallel gripper in sizes 16, 20 and 25 with a stroke of 10 mm, 13 mm or 16 mm per jaw and a total gripping force of 154 N, 218 N or 312 N. It is designed for gripping workpieces in handling and assembly tasks where no compressed air is used, and the gripping force can be set in four steps. The gripper weighs 296 g, 532 g or 904 g, runs on 24 V DC and has IP40 protection for ambient temperatures from +5 °C to +60 °C. It is controlled through digital I/O or IO-Link, and the IO-Link version has integrated position sensing. It is listed from USD 1,870.
Festo EHPS at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ±0.03 mm (size 16), ±0.01 mm (sizes 20 and 25)
Speed: Opening/closing time 245 ms to 580 ms
Weight: 296/532/904 g
Price: from USD 1,870
Festo EHPS Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Festo EHPS.
Specification | Festo EHPS |
Manufacturer | Festo |
Model | EHPS |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm (size 16), ±0.01 mm (sizes 20 and 25) |
Speed | Opening/closing time 245 ms to 580 ms |
Interfaces | Digital I/O, IO-Link |
Starting price | From USD 1,870 |
Detailed Technical Data
Electric parallel gripper, 2 jaws
Sizes 16/20/25
Stroke per jaw 10/13/16 mm
Total gripping force 154/218/312 N
Max. mass per finger 100/150/230 g
Weight 296/532/904 g
24 V DC, max. 1/2/2 A
IP40
+5 to +60 °C
Digital I/O or IO-Link
Design and Build Quality
The EHPS is a robot gripper made by Festo. Published build data: stroke per jaw 10/13/16 mm; weight 296/532/904 g; IP40.
Integration and Compatibility
The EHPS is connected to the robot or line controller through its published interfaces: Digital I/O, IO-Link. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Festo EHPS Applications and Use Cases
The Festo EHPS is an electric two-jaw parallel gripper in sizes 16, 20 and 25 with a stroke of 10 mm, 13 mm or 16 mm per jaw and a total gripping force of 154 N, 218 N or 312 N. It is designed for gripping workpieces in handling and assembly tasks where no compressed air is used, and the gripping force can be set in four steps. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The EHPS holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The EHPS grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The EHPS transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Festo EHPS Price and Value
The Festo EHPS is listed from USD 1,870 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
±0.03 mm (size 16), ±0.01 mm (sizes 20 and 25) repeatability
Speed: Opening/closing time 245 ms to 580 ms
Total gripping force 154/218/312 N
IP40
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Festo EHPS?
The Festo EHPS fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Festo EHPS product listing on All Things Cobots.
Festo EHPS FAQ
How much does the Festo EHPS cost?
The Festo EHPS is listed from USD 1,870 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Festo EHPS?
The Festo EHPS is an electric two-jaw parallel gripper in sizes 16, 20 and 25 with a stroke of 10 mm, 13 mm or 16 mm per jaw and a total gripping force of 154 N, 218 N or 312 N. It is designed for gripping workpieces in handling and assembly tasks where no compressed air is used, and the gripping force can be set in four steps.
How accurate is the Festo EHPS?
Its published repeatability is ±0.03 mm (size 16), ±0.01 mm (sizes 20 and 25).
How fast is the Festo EHPS?
Published speed: Opening/closing time 245 ms to 580 ms.
How much does the Festo EHPS weigh?
Published weight 296/532/904 g.
Is the Festo EHPS 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 EHPS support?
Published interfaces are Digital I/O, IO-Link.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
