Zimmer GEP5000 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The Zimmer GEP5000 is a robot gripper with ±0.01 mm repeatability, listed from USD 2,600. 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 GEP5000 is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a stroke of 6 mm to 10 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 540 N to 1520 N across the sizes. It is designed as the electric counterpart to the pneumatic GPP5000, sharing the same mounting hole pattern, so that machine tending and handling cells can run without compressed air. A mechanical self-locking mechanism holds the workpiece if power is lost, and the repetition accuracy is ±0.01 mm. The grippers weigh 0.79 kg to 1.6 kg and reach protection class IP64 with purged air. They run on 24 V and are controlled through IO-Link or digital I/O over a single cable. It is listed from USD 2,600.
Zimmer GEP5000 at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ±0.01 mm
Speed: 0.15 s to 0.32 s travel time per stroke
Price: from USD 2,600
Zimmer GEP5000 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Zimmer GEP5000.
Specification | Zimmer GEP5000 |
Manufacturer | Zimmer Group |
Model | GEP5000 |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm |
Speed | 0.15 s to 0.32 s travel time per stroke |
Interfaces | IO-Link, digital I/O |
Certifications | CE, UKCA, LABS, REACH, RoHS |
Starting price | From USD 2,600 |
Detailed Technical Data
Electric drive (BLDC motor with trapezoidal spindle)
2 jaws
Stroke per jaw 6 mm, 8 mm or 10 mm
Gripping force 540 N to 1520 N
Own weight 0.79 kg to 1.6 kg
IP64 with purged air
24 V
IO-Link or digital I/O
Mechanical self-locking
Sizes GEP5006, GEP5008, GEP5010
Design and Build Quality
The GEP5000 is a robot gripper made by Zimmer Group. Published build data: stroke per jaw 6 mm, 8 mm or 10 mm; gripping force 540 N to 1520 N; IP64 with purged air.
Integration and Compatibility
The GEP5000 is connected to the robot or line controller through its published interfaces: IO-Link, digital I/O. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Zimmer GEP5000 Applications and Use Cases
The Zimmer Group GEP5000 is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a stroke of 6 mm to 10 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 540 N to 1520 N across the sizes. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The GEP5000 holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The GEP5000 grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The GEP5000 transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Zimmer GEP5000 Price and Value
The Zimmer GEP5000 is listed from USD 2,600 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: ±0.01 mm
Speed: 0.15 s to 0.32 s travel time per stroke
Gripping force 540 N to 1520 N
IP64 with purged air
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Zimmer GEP5000?
The Zimmer GEP5000 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Zimmer GEP5000 product listing on All Things Cobots.
Zimmer GEP5000 FAQ
How much does the Zimmer GEP5000 cost?
The Zimmer GEP5000 is listed from USD 2,600 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Zimmer GEP5000?
The Zimmer Group GEP5000 is a series of electric 2-jaw parallel grippers with a stroke of 6 mm to 10 mm per jaw and a gripping force ranging from 540 N to 1520 N across the sizes.
How accurate is the Zimmer GEP5000?
Published repeatability: ±0.01 mm.
How fast is the Zimmer GEP5000?
Published speed: 0.15 s to 0.32 s travel time per stroke.
Is the Zimmer GEP5000 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 GEP5000 support?
Published interfaces are IO-Link, digital I/O.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
