Festo HGPL Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 4 days ago
The Festo HGPL is a robot gripper with <0.03 mm repeatability, listed from USD 1,510. 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 HGPL is a pneumatic two-jaw long-stroke parallel gripper in sizes 14, 25, 40 and 63 with a stroke of 20 mm to 150 mm per jaw. At 6 bar it produces a closing force of 79 N to 1371 N per jaw with a repetition accuracy better than 0.03 mm. It is designed for gripping large workpieces or parts of widely differing dimensions, and its two pistons act on the jaws through a rack and pinion. The gripper weighs between 305 g and 18.1 kg, runs at 3 bar to 8 bar and operates at ambient temperatures from +5 °C to +60 °C. Proximity switches detect the jaw positions, and a position transmitter gives an analogue signal for any position. It is listed from USD 1,510.
Festo HGPL at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: <0.03 mm
Weight: 305 g to 18.1 kg
Price: from USD 1,510
Festo HGPL Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Festo HGPL.
Specification | Festo HGPL |
Manufacturer | Festo |
Model | HGPL |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | <0.03 mm |
Starting price | From USD 1,510 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic long-stroke parallel gripper, 2 jaws, double-acting twin piston with rack and pinion
Sizes 14/25/40/63
Stroke per jaw 20 to 150 mm
Closing force per jaw 79/256/608/1371 N at 6 bar
Opening force per jaw 63/206/519/1233 N
Operating pressure 3 to 8 bar
Weight 305 g to 18.1 kg
+5 to +60 °C
Max. 1 Hz
Design and Build Quality
The HGPL is a robot gripper made by Festo. Published build data: stroke per jaw 20 to 150 mm; weight 305 g to 18.1 kg.
Integration and Compatibility
The HGPL is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Festo HGPL Applications and Use Cases
The Festo HGPL is a pneumatic two-jaw long-stroke parallel gripper in sizes 14, 25, 40 and 63 with a stroke of 20 mm to 150 mm per jaw. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The HGPL holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The HGPL grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The HGPL transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Festo HGPL Price and Value
The Festo HGPL is listed from USD 1,510 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 repeatability
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Festo HGPL?
The Festo HGPL fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Festo HGPL product listing on All Things Cobots.
Festo HGPL FAQ
How much does the Festo HGPL cost?
The Festo HGPL is listed from USD 1,510 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Festo HGPL?
The Festo HGPL is a pneumatic two-jaw long-stroke parallel gripper in sizes 14, 25, 40 and 63 with a stroke of 20 mm to 150 mm per jaw.
How accurate is the Festo HGPL?
Its published repeatability is <0.03 mm.
How much does the Festo HGPL weigh?
Published weight 305 g to 18.1 kg.
Is the Festo HGPL 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.
