IPR RPC Series 3-Jaw Parallel Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The IPR RPC series is a three-jaw parallel gripper in four sizes, delivering clamping force up to 15,000 N at 6 bar (87 psi) with a maximum opening stroke of 40 mm.
Large jaw guides add robustness, a high-strength aluminum body keeps weight down, and hardened steel jaws and guides provide precision and long life. Optional sensors measure jaw stroke.
Quick Verdict
A powerful centric gripper for heavy round parts. High force and hardened guidance make it suitable for demanding machine tending.
IPR RPC Series 3-Jaw Parallel Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Pneumatic 3-jaw parallel (centric) gripper |
Sizes | Four |
Clamping force | Up to 15,000 N at 6 bar (87 psi) |
Opening stroke | Up to 40 mm |
Body | High-strength aluminum |
Jaws and guides | Hardened steel |
Sensing | Optional stroke sensors |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Three jaws closing synchronously centre round parts on the gripper axis, simplifying chuck loading. Up to 15,000 N of clamping force secures heavy shafts and flanges under high accelerations.
Hardened steel guides and jaws resist wear, preserving centring accuracy over long service, while the aluminum body limits weight on the robot.
Stroke sensing confirms the gripped diameter and detects missed grips.
Integration and Selection
Choose size by part mass, diameter range and finger length; the 40 mm stroke determines how much diameter variation one finger set covers.
Integrate stroke sensors for part verification.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | Loading shafts and flanges into lathes |
Automotive | Handling gears and hubs |
Hydraulics | Gripping cylinders and fittings |
Heavy machinery | Centring large round parts |
Functional Uses
Centring round parts
Heavy-duty clamping
Diameter verification
Chuck loading
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Up to 15,000 N clamping force
Hardened steel guidance
Lightweight aluminum body
Four sizes
Limitations
40 mm stroke limits diameter range
Pneumatic supply needed
Sensors optional extra
Who Should Consider the IPR RPC Series 3-Jaw Parallel Gripper?
The RPC suits machine tending and heavy round-part handling.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. IPR prices the RPC by size, options and quantity, so the final figure depends on the exact configuration. Budget for the complete tooling package, including fingers or adapters, mounting, air or electrical connections and commissioning time, rather than the module alone.
Further Reading
IPR RPC Series 3-Jaw Parallel Gripper FAQ
What clamping force does the RPC provide?
Up to 15,000 N at 6 bar.
What is the maximum stroke?
40 mm.
How many sizes exist?
Four.
What are the jaws made of?
Hardened steel, as are the guides.
Can stroke be measured?
Yes, with optional sensors.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from IPR.
