Piab Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip EOAT Components Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Piab Uni-Grip is a universal EOAT system for building precise gripper tools with greater assembly flexibility, while Uni-Clamp components mount into the extruded nut channels of different profile brands and sizes. Together they form the WSL and KPL gripper component lines.
Cross connectors and gripper mounting clamps are channel-nut free and fasten with what Piab calls the first expanding channel mount, so components can be centre-mounted without disassembly or drop-in nuts, and existing in-house profiles can be reused.
Quick Verdict
A time-saving connector system that removes the classic frustration of sliding T-nuts into profiles and works across profile brands.
Piab Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip EOAT Components at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | EOAT frame connectors and clamps |
Models | WSL and KPL gripper components |
Fastening | Expanding channel mount, no channel nuts |
Mounting | Centre-mount without disassembly |
Profiles | Virtually any brand and type |
Reuse | Works with existing in-house profiles |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Conventional profile EOAT requires T-nuts to be slid in from the profile end, so adding a component in the middle often means taking the frame apart. Expanding channel hooks grip the slot from the front, so parts can be added or moved anywhere.
Because the hooks expand to fit different slot sizes, the same components work on many profile brands, letting tool builders reuse existing stock.
Faster assembly and adjustment shortens tool build and changeover.
Integration and Selection
Use Uni-Grip connectors to join profiles and Uni-Clamp mounts to attach grippers and cups. Verify fit with the slot size of the profiles in use.
Plan frame layouts to exploit centre mounting.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Injection molding | EOAT frame building |
Packaging | Pick-and-place tools |
Automotive | Handling tools |
Integrators | Custom gripper construction |
Functional Uses
EOAT frame assembly
Gripper mounting
Tool reconfiguration
Profile reuse
Pros and Cons
Advantages
No channel nuts
Fits many profile brands
Centre mounting
Faster builds
Limitations
Load ratings not on A3
Profile slot fit must be confirmed
Component selection effort
Who Should Consider the Piab Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip EOAT Components?
Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip suit tool builders assembling profile-based EOAT.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip components 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 Uni-Clamp and Uni-Grip EOAT Components FAQ
What is Uni-Grip?
A universal EOAT system for building precise gripper tools.
Do they need channel nuts?
No, they use an expanding channel mount.
Can components be added mid-profile?
Yes, they can be centre-mounted without disassembly.
Which profiles do they fit?
Virtually any profile brand and type.
Can existing profiles be reused?
Yes.
How much do they cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
