PHD Series GRC Heavy Duty Parallel Gripper with SHURGRIP Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The PHD Series GRC is a heavy-duty parallel pneumatic gripper with a high grip force-to-weight ratio, in four sizes in imperial or metric, with two body and two jaw styles.
Spring assist is available for opening or closing in two forces, and the SHURGRIP version restrains jaw movement to retain the part if air pressure is lost. The enclosed hardened steel jaw mechanism has a stated minimum life of 10 million cycles.
Quick Verdict
A robust gripper with SHURGRIP fail-safe retention, ideal where dropped parts are unacceptable.
PHD Series GRC Heavy Duty Parallel Gripper with SHURGRIP at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Heavy-duty parallel pneumatic |
Sizes | Four, imperial and metric |
Styles | Two body, two jaw |
Spring assist | Opening or closing, two forces |
SHURGRIP | Retains part on air loss |
Mechanism | Enclosed hardened steel |
Life | Minimum 10 million cycles |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
SHURGRIP mechanically restrains the jaws when air pressure drops, so the part stays held even if the spring alone would not resist external forces.
Hardened steel and an enclosed mechanism support long life in heavy duty.
Imperial and metric versions suit global machine builders.
Integration and Selection
Size the gripper from the required grip force at the actual finger length, including acceleration and a safety factor, and check the allowable moments for the jaw tooling. Use PHD's sizing data, since force and travel values vary by size.
Choose SHURGRIP for safety-critical holds and spring assist for force boost.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | Heavy part handling |
Automotive | Safety-critical gripping |
Metalworking | Castings and forgings |
Assembly | Robust gripping |
Functional Uses
Heavy-duty gripping
Fail-safe part retention
Force boost
High-cycle operation
Pros and Cons
Advantages
SHURGRIP retention
10 million cycles
Imperial and metric
Spring assist options
Limitations
Force values not on A3
Heavier than compact grippers
Pneumatic supply needed
Who Should Consider the PHD Series GRC Heavy Duty Parallel Gripper with SHURGRIP?
The GRC suits heavy-duty handling requiring grip retention.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. PHD prices the Series GRC 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 Series GRC Heavy Duty Parallel Gripper with SHURGRIP FAQ
What is SHURGRIP?
A feature that restrains jaws and retains the part if air pressure is lost.
How many sizes exist?
Four, in imperial and metric.
Is spring assist available?
Yes, for opening or closing in two forces.
How long does it last?
Minimum 10 million cycles.
Is the mechanism enclosed?
Yes.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from PHD.
