SMW-Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Review: Specs, Price and Applications
SMW-Autoblok mechatronic grippers, supplied by Essential Robot Products, use mechatronic drives for process-reliable automation with a reduced CO2 footprint and energy consumption compared with pneumatics.
Installation is plug and play with existing PLC software modules, and integrated sensor technology with tested safety concepts provides user safety.
Quick Verdict
An electric gripper line from a workholding specialist, bringing ready PLC integration and built-in sensing to machine tending.
SMW-Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Mechatronic (electric) grippers |
Integration | Plug and play with PLC software modules |
Sensors | Integrated |
Safety | Tested safety concepts |
Energy | Reduced consumption and CO2 footprint |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Replacing compressed air with electric drives removes air leaks and compressor energy, which is why mechatronic grippers lower energy use and CO2 footprint.
Integrated sensors report jaw position and grip status without external switches, and PLC modules shorten programming.
SMW-Autoblok is known for chucks and workholding, and its grippers suit machine tool loading where reliability is paramount.
Integration and Selection
Select size and stroke with SMW-Autoblok data, connect power and communication, and import PLC modules.
Use integrated sensing for part verification.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | Loading lathes and mills |
Automotive | Part handling |
Assembly | Electric gripping |
Metalworking | Workpiece transfer |
Functional Uses
Electric gripping
PLC-integrated control
Grip verification
Energy-efficient automation
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Plug-and-play PLC modules
Integrated sensors
Lower energy use
Tested safety concepts
Limitations
Numeric specs not on A3
Electrical integration required
Higher upfront cost than pneumatic
Who Should Consider the SMW-Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers?
SMW-Autoblok mechatronic grippers suit machine tending and electric automation.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Essential Robot Products supplies SMW-Autoblok mechatronic grippers in North America and prices it by configuration and quantity. Budget for fingers or adapters, mounting, air or electrical connections and commissioning as part of the complete installation.
Further Reading
SMW-Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers FAQ
What drives these grippers?
Mechatronic electric drives.
Is integration easy?
Yes, plug and play with existing PLC software modules.
Do they have sensors?
Yes, integrated sensor technology.
Are they energy efficient?
They reduce energy consumption and CO2 footprint.
Who supplies them?
Essential Robot Products.
How much do they cost?
Request a quote from Essential Robot Products.
