Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is a robot gripper with a payload of up to 0.25 kg, listed from USD 190. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is a vacuum-driven soft gripper for objects of around 50 mm, made as a two-finger model (50-2) and a three-finger model (50-3). The three-finger model carries a payload of up to 250 g. It is designed for delicate, lightweight items such as small fruit and pralines, and the two-finger model suits oblong items such as waffle cones. The fingers are moulded in one piece from detectable silicone approved for food contact under FDA 21 CFR and EU 1935/2004. The gripper weighs 55 g, operates at a vacuum level of 20 kPa to 60 kPa and mounts on the same fittings as piGRIP suction cups. It is listed from USD 190.
Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Payload: 0.25 kg
Weight: 55 g
Price: from USD 190
Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50.
Specification | Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 |
Manufacturer | Piab |
Model | piSOFTGRIP 50 |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Payload | 0.25 kg |
Certifications | FDA 21 CFR, EU 1935/2004 |
Starting price | From USD 190 |
Detailed Technical Data
Vacuum-driven soft gripper
2 fingers (50-2) or 3 fingers (50-3)
Payload up to 250 g (50-3)
Weight 55 g
Operating vacuum 20-60 kPa
Pinch force 3.3 N at 60 kPa
Detectable silicone fingers, Shore A 70
PiGRIP fittings
Design and Build Quality
The piSOFTGRIP 50 is a robot gripper made by Piab. Published build data: weight 55 g.
Integration and Compatibility
The piSOFTGRIP 50 is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 Applications and Use Cases
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is a vacuum-driven soft gripper for objects of around 50 mm, made as a two-finger model (50-2) and a three-finger model (50-3). It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The piSOFTGRIP 50 holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The piSOFTGRIP 50 grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The piSOFTGRIP 50 transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 Price and Value
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is listed from USD 190 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Payload: 0.25 kg
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50?
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 product listing on All Things Cobots.
Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 FAQ
How much does the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 cost?
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is listed from USD 190 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50?
The Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 is a vacuum-driven soft gripper for objects of around 50 mm, made as a two-finger model (50-2) and a three-finger model (50-3).
What payload does the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 handle?
Published payload of the piSOFTGRIP 50: 0.25 kg.
How much does the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 weigh?
Published weight 55 g.
Is the Piab piSOFTGRIP 50 compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
