SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 is a robot gripper with a workpiece weight of up to 10 kg and 0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 2,000. 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 PZH-plus 50 is a pneumatic 3-finger long-stroke centric gripper with a stroke of 50 mm per jaw, a closing force of 2000 N and a recommended workpiece weight of 10 kg. It is designed for centered gripping of a wide range of part diameters, and its center through-hole lets workpieces, supply hoses and sensor cables pass through the gripper. The jaws close in 0.55 s and open in 0.45 s with a repeat accuracy of 0.05 mm. The gripper weighs 12.5 kg, has protection class IP40 and runs on compressed air at 2 bar to 8 bar. It is listed from USD 2,000.
SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Workpiece weight: 10 kg
Repeatability: 0.05 mm
Speed: Closing time 0.55 s; opening time 0.45 s
Price: from USD 2,000
SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50.
Specification | SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | PZH-plus 50 |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Workpiece weight | 10 kg |
Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
Speed | Closing time 0.55 s; opening time 0.45 s |
Starting price | From USD 2,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic 3-finger long-stroke centric gripper
Stroke per jaw 50 mm
Closing force 2000 N, opening force 2100 N
Recommended workpiece weight 10 kg
Own weight 12.5 kg
IP40
Operating pressure 2 bar to 8 bar
Center through-hole
Design and Build Quality
The PZH-plus 50 is a robot gripper made by SCHUNK. Published build data: stroke per jaw 50 mm; IP40.
Integration and Compatibility
The PZH-plus 50 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 PZH-plus 50 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the PZH-plus 50 are gripping, robot end-of-arm tooling, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Gripping
The PZH-plus 50 holds the workpiece while the robot moves it, for parts of up to 10 kg.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The PZH-plus 50 mounts on the robot flange as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Machine tending
The PZH-plus 50 is used on robots in machine tending cells.
SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 Price and Value
The SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 is listed from USD 2,000 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
Workpiece weight of up to 10 kg
0.05 mm repeatability
Speed: Closing time 0.55 s; opening time 0.45 s
IP40
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50?
The SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for end-of-arm tooling.
See the full SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 product listing on All Things Cobots.
SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 FAQ
How much does the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 cost?
The SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 is listed from USD 2,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the workpiece weight of the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50?
The published workpiece weight of the PZH-plus 50 is 10 kg.
How accurate is the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50?
Its published repeatability is 0.05 mm.
Which robots does the SCHUNK PZH-plus 50 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 PZH-plus 50 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.
