PHD Series GRW Heavy Duty Wide Body Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The PHD Series GRW is a versatile wide-body parallel pneumatic gripper with large tool surfaces for easy tooling attachment and long stroke capability. Heavy-duty, large-diameter jaw guides provide stability and high moment capacities.
It can be ordered without synchronous motion or converted in the field, offers optional manifold porting on two mounting surfaces, is rated for 6 million cycles minimum, is fully field repairable and comes in five imperial and metric sizes.
Quick Verdict
A versatile heavy-duty workhorse with wide tooling faces and field-convertible synchronization.
PHD Series GRW Heavy Duty Wide Body Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Heavy-duty wide body parallel pneumatic |
Stroke | Long |
Guides | Large-diameter, heavy duty |
Synchronization | Synchronous or not; field convertible |
Porting | Optional manifold on two surfaces |
Life | Minimum 6 million cycles |
Sizes | Five, imperial and metric |
Service | Fully field repairable |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Wide jaw faces make it easy to bolt on large fingers, reducing tooling design work.
Large guides resist moments from long or heavy tooling.
Field-convertible synchronization lets the same gripper adapt to new applications.
Integration and Selection
Size the unit from the required force at the actual tooling length, including acceleration and a safety factor, and check allowable moments. Use PHD's sizing data, since force and travel values vary by size.
Use manifold porting to simplify air routing.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | Heavy part loading |
Automotive | Large components |
Packaging | Case gripping |
Metal fabrication | Bracket and frame handling |
Functional Uses
Heavy-duty gripping
Long-stroke handling
Convertible synchronization
Large tooling support
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Wide tooling faces
Five sizes
Field-convertible sync
Field repairable
Limitations
Force values not on A3
Large unit
Pneumatic supply needed
Who Should Consider the PHD Series GRW Heavy Duty Wide Body Gripper?
The GRW suits heavy-duty handling with large tooling.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. PHD prices the Series GRW by size, options and quantity. Budget for jaw tooling, mounting, air supply, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete installation.
Further Reading
PHD Series GRW Heavy Duty Wide Body Gripper FAQ
What is special about GRW?
A wide body with large tool surfaces and long stroke.
Can synchronization be changed?
Yes, it can be converted in the field.
How many sizes?
Five, imperial and metric.
What is the rated life?
6 million cycles minimum.
Is manifold porting available?
Yes, on two surfaces.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from PHD.
