SCHUNK EGK 40 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The SCHUNK EGK 40 is a robot gripper with 0.03 mm repeatability, listed from USD 2,800. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The SCHUNK EGK 40 is an electric 2-finger parallel gripper for small components with a stroke of 41.5 mm per jaw and a gripping force adjustable from 55 N to 150 N. It is designed for handling small and sensitive parts where gripping force, position and speed have to be set freely, and it is available with or without gripping force maintenance. The jaws move at up to 115 mm/s, close in 0.49 s and grip with a repeat accuracy of 0.03 mm. The gripper weighs 0.97 kg to 1.02 kg, its electronics are protected to IP67 and it communicates over Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or IO-Link. It is listed from USD 2,800.
SCHUNK EGK 40 at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: 0.03 mm
Speed: Closing time 0.49 s; max. jaw speed 115 mm/s
Price: from USD 2,800
SCHUNK EGK 40 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the SCHUNK EGK 40.
Specification | SCHUNK EGK 40 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | EGK 40 |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Speed | Closing time 0.49 s; max. jaw speed 115 mm/s |
Starting price | From USD 2,800 |
Detailed Technical Data
Electric 2-finger parallel gripper
Stroke per jaw 41.5 mm
Gripping force 55 N to 150 N
Max. finger weight 0.3 kg
Own weight 0.97 kg to 1.02 kg
IP67 electronics, IP20 jaw guide
24 V
Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or IO-Link
Design and Build Quality
The EGK 40 is a robot gripper made by SCHUNK. Published build data: stroke per jaw 41.5 mm; gripping force 55 N to 150 N; IP67 electronics, IP20 jaw guide.
Integration and Compatibility
The EGK 40 mounts on the robot flange as end-of-arm tooling. Confirm the flange pattern, load and control interface with your robot model before ordering.
SCHUNK EGK 40 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the EGK 40 are gripping, robot end-of-arm tooling, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Gripping
The EGK 40 holds the workpiece while the robot moves it.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The EGK 40 mounts on the robot flange as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Machine tending
The EGK 40 is used on robots in machine tending cells.
SCHUNK EGK 40 Price and Value
The SCHUNK EGK 40 is listed from USD 2,800 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, fingers or tool plates, cabling and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
0.03 mm repeatability
Speed: Closing time 0.49 s; max. jaw speed 115 mm/s
IP67 electronics, IP20 jaw guide
Gripping force 55 N to 150 N
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the SCHUNK EGK 40?
The SCHUNK EGK 40 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for end-of-arm tooling.
See the full SCHUNK EGK 40 product listing on All Things Cobots.
SCHUNK EGK 40 FAQ
How much does the SCHUNK EGK 40 cost?
The SCHUNK EGK 40 is listed from USD 2,800 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
How accurate is the SCHUNK EGK 40?
Its published repeatability is 0.03 mm.
Which robots does the SCHUNK EGK 40 fit?
It mounts on the robot flange as end-of-arm tooling. Confirm the flange pattern, load and control interface with your robot model before ordering.
What is the SCHUNK EGK 40 used for?
Typical applications are gripping, robot end-of-arm tooling, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
