PHD Pneu-Connect Series GRH Gripper Kit Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Pneu-Connect Series GRH Gripper Kit attaches Pneu-Connect to a Series GRH parallel long-travel pneumatic gripper, now available with an analog sensor for jaw position feedback.
The GRH has a low profile, four sizes, large moment capacity and long tooling lengths. Wide jaws and a guide system minimise deflection, and a dual bore with low breakaway pressure grips a wide range of part sizes, including delicate parts.
Quick Verdict
A flexible long-stroke gripper kit for UR cobots, with analog feedback to verify part size.
PHD Pneu-Connect Series GRH Gripper Kit at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Cobot gripper kit |
Robot | Universal Robots |
Gripper | Series GRH long-travel parallel pneumatic |
Sizes | Four |
Feedback | Optional analog jaw position sensor |
Bore | Dual bore, low breakaway pressure |
Jaws | Wide, guided for side load stability |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Pneu-Connect solves the main obstacle to pneumatic grippers on cobots: valves and wiring. It embeds directional control valves, using MAC valves and a control board, that are driven through the Universal Robots tool port, so no external valve bank or I/O wiring is needed.
The Pneu-Connect URCap software is included and updated, letting operators control the gripper from the UR teach pendant, and pre-made programs speed up setup.
Long jaw travel handles varying part sizes, and the analog sensor reports jaw position continuously for part verification and adaptive programs.
Low breakaway pressure allows gentle gripping of delicate parts.
Integration and Selection
Pick the GRH size for stroke and part mass, add the analog sensor for feedback, and program with the URCap.
Use long fingers within moment limits.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | Varying part sizes |
Packaging | Box and container gripping |
Assembly | Delicate parts |
Logistics | Item handling |
Functional Uses
Long-stroke gripping
Part size verification
Delicate handling
UR integration
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Long travel
Analog feedback option
Four sizes
Delicate part capability
Limitations
UR only
Larger than micro grippers
Numeric specs not on A3
Who Should Consider the PHD Pneu-Connect Series GRH Gripper Kit?
The GRH kit suits UR applications with varied part sizes.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. PHD prices the GRH kit by size, options and quantity. Budget for fingers or tooling, mounting, air supply, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete installation.
Further Reading
PHD Pneu-Connect Series GRH Gripper Kit FAQ
What gripper is in the kit?
PHD Series GRH long-travel parallel gripper.
Is position feedback available?
Yes, an optional analog sensor.
How many sizes?
Four.
Can it grip delicate parts?
Yes, thanks to dual bore and low breakaway pressure.
Which robots?
Universal Robots.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from PHD.
