Piab Internal Diameter Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab Internal Diameter Gripper secures heavy parts by gripping from inside a bore, gripping and releasing on command. Rubber strips provide a secure grip and can be replaced at very low cost.
Its nose adapter can be customised for locating or part stabilisation, and force is distributed evenly over the contact area. Piab positions it as a cost-effective alternative to bladder grippers and automated or magnetic clamps.
Quick Verdict
A simple, economical ID gripper for parts that are heavy, fragile or irregular on the outside but have a usable bore.
Piab Internal Diameter Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Internal diameter gripper |
Grip surface | Replaceable rubber strips |
Nose adapter | Customizable for locating and stabilisation |
Force distribution | Even over contact area |
Operation | Grip and release on command |
Parts | Heavy, fragile, irregular |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Gripping from inside a bore avoids touching the outer surface, which may be fragile, finished or irregular. Even force distribution over the rubber strips reduces stress concentrations that could crack fragile parts.
The customised nose adapter centres the gripper in the bore and can stabilise the part against tilting.
Replaceable strips keep maintenance cost low compared with bladder grippers, whose bladders are more expensive to replace.
Integration and Selection
Specify bore diameter range and part weight with Piab. Design the nose adapter for locating in the bore.
Add part-present sensing if required.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Glass and ceramics | Handling bottles and fragile parts |
Automotive | Handling hubs and rings |
Packaging | Handling cores and tubes |
Metalworking | Gripping heavy rings |
Functional Uses
ID gripping
Fragile part handling
Heavy part handling
Part locating
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Low-cost replaceable strips
Even force distribution
Custom nose adapter
Alternative to bladder grippers
Limitations
Parts need a bore
No numeric specs on A3
Engineered to part size
Who Should Consider the Piab Internal Diameter Gripper?
This gripper suits handling of fragile or irregular parts with internal bores.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices ID grippers by configuration, options and quantity. Budget for the complete solution, including mounting, vacuum or air supply, valves, sensors and commissioning, rather than the component alone.
Further Reading
Piab Internal Diameter Gripper FAQ
What is it?
A gripper that grips parts from their internal diameter.
What provides grip?
Replaceable rubber strips.
Can it be customized?
Yes, the nose adapter can be customized.
Which parts suit it?
Heavy, fragile or irregularly shaped parts.
What does it replace?
Bladder grippers and automated or magnetic clamps.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
