Meridian ML6 Overmolded Grippers and Clamps Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Meridian ML6 overmolded grippers and clamps provide a non-marring, high-friction polyurethane grip for robotic and automation systems, as standalone pads or bonded directly to jaws, plates or arms.
They come in a range of shapes, sizes, durometers and mountings, molded to final size with fully custom profiles and substrates, and tooling built in-house for short lead times.
Quick Verdict
Purpose-made urethane grip surfaces that improve holding force and protect parts on any gripper.
Meridian ML6 Overmolded Grippers and Clamps at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Urethane gripper pads and clamp faces |
Forms | Standalone or bonded to jaws, plates, arms |
Contact | Non-marring, high friction |
Customization | Profiles, durometers, substrates |
Finishing | Molded to final dimensions |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
ML6 is Meridian Laboratory's proprietary polyurethane compound, valued for abrasion resistance, tear strength, flexibility, chemical resistance and bond strength. Parts are precision molded to final dimensions in-house, usually without grinding or post-machining, and Meridian's mold library often avoids extra tooling charges.
Bonding urethane directly to gripper jaws, instead of gluing pads, prevents peeling in high-cycle robot use and gives consistent friction.
Integration and Selection
Send jaw drawings or samples, choose durometer for grip and wear, and test holding force.
Use contoured profiles for round parts.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Automation | Robot gripper fingers |
Packaging | Clamp faces |
Automotive | Non-marring part handling |
Glass | Gentle clamping |
Functional Uses
Non-marring gripping
Higher friction holding
Custom finger surfaces
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Bonded to jaws
Custom profiles
Non-marring
Limitations
Force data not on A3
Who Should Consider the Meridian ML6 Overmolded Grippers and Clamps?
These pads suit robot grippers handling finished parts.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Meridian Laboratory prices the ML6 Gripper Pads by size, durometer, core and quantity, from single prototypes to high-volume production, with short lead times.
Further Reading
Meridian ML6 Overmolded Grippers and Clamps FAQ
Can pads be bonded to jaws?
Yes, directly to jaws, plates or arms.
Do they mark parts?
No, they are non-marring.
Who makes ML6 products?
Meridian Laboratory.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Meridian Laboratory.
