Zimmer GEH6000IL Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The Zimmer GEH6000IL is a robot gripper with ±0.02 mm to ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 4,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Zimmer Group GEH6000IL is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a long stroke of 40 mm to 80 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 10 N to 1800 N across the sizes. It is designed for handling a wide range of part sizes with one gripper, with freely positionable jaws and adjustable gripping force; one version grips heavy workpieces with mechanical self-locking, the other handles delicate parts at low force. The grippers weigh 0.74 kg to 2.6 kg and are rated IP54. A brushless DC servomotor with an integrated servo controller is addressed through IO-Link over a single unshielded cable. It is listed from USD 4,000.
Zimmer GEH6000IL at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm to ±0.05 mm
Price: from USD 4,000
Zimmer GEH6000IL Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Zimmer GEH6000IL.
Specification | Zimmer GEH6000IL |
Manufacturer | Zimmer Group |
Model | GEH6000IL |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm to ±0.05 mm |
Interfaces | IO-Link |
Certifications | CE, UKCA, LABS, REACH, RoHS |
Starting price | From USD 4,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Servo-electric drive (BLDC motor with integrated controller)
2 jaws
Stroke per jaw 40 mm to 80 mm
Gripping force 10 N to 1800 N
Own weight 0.74 kg to 2.6 kg
IP54
IO-Link
Mechanical self-locking in the -03 version
Cleanroom class ISO 4
Installation sizes GEH6000IL and GEH6100IL
Design and Build Quality
The GEH6000IL is a robot gripper made by Zimmer Group. Published build data: stroke per jaw 40 mm to 80 mm; gripping force 10 N to 1800 N; IP54.
Integration and Compatibility
The GEH6000IL is connected to the robot or line controller through its published interfaces: IO-Link. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Zimmer GEH6000IL Applications and Use Cases
The Zimmer Group GEH6000IL is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a long stroke of 40 mm to 80 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 10 N to 1800 N across the sizes. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The GEH6000IL holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The GEH6000IL grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The GEH6000IL transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Zimmer GEH6000IL Price and Value
The Zimmer GEH6000IL is listed from USD 4,000 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
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm to ±0.05 mm
Gripping force 10 N to 1800 N
IP54
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Zimmer GEH6000IL?
The Zimmer GEH6000IL fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Zimmer GEH6000IL product listing on All Things Cobots.
Zimmer GEH6000IL FAQ
How much does the Zimmer GEH6000IL cost?
The Zimmer GEH6000IL is listed from USD 4,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Zimmer GEH6000IL?
The Zimmer Group GEH6000IL is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a long stroke of 40 mm to 80 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 10 N to 1800 N across the sizes.
How accurate is the Zimmer GEH6000IL?
Published repeatability: ±0.02 mm to ±0.05 mm.
Is the Zimmer GEH6000IL compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Which interfaces does the Zimmer GEH6000IL support?
Published interfaces are IO-Link.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
