Zimmer HRC-03 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The Zimmer HRC-03 is a robot gripper with ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 3,400. 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 HRC-03 is an electric collaborative 2-jaw parallel gripper with a stroke of 10 mm per jaw and an adjustable gripping force of up to 190 N, limited to less than 140 N under ISO/TS 15066. It is designed for human-robot collaboration, with a BG/DGUV-certified design, workpiece detection across the entire stroke and a mechanical self-locking mechanism that holds the part during an emergency stop. Closing takes 0.19 s, and the repetition accuracy is ±0.05 mm. The gripper weighs 0.73 kg in the ISO TK 50 flange version and is rated IP40. It runs on 24 V and is controlled through IO-Link or digital I/O. It is listed from USD 3,400.
Zimmer HRC-03 at a Glance
Product type: Robot gripper
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Speed: 0.19 s closing time
Price: from USD 3,400
Zimmer HRC-03 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Zimmer HRC-03.
Specification | Zimmer HRC-03 |
Manufacturer | Zimmer Group |
Model | HRC-03 |
Product type | Robot gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Speed | 0.19 s closing time |
Interfaces | IO-Link, digital I/O |
Certifications | CE, UKCA, LABS, REACH, RoHS, BG/DGUV |
Starting price | From USD 3,400 |
Detailed Technical Data
Electric drive (brushless)
2 jaws
Stroke per jaw 10 mm
Gripping force max. 190 N, below 140 N under ISO/TS 15066
Own weight 0.73 kg (ISO TK 50 flange version)
IP40
24 V, max. 1 A
IO-Link or digital I/O
Mechanical self-locking
Max. finger length 80 mm
Collaborative design to ISO/TS 15066
Design and Build Quality
The HRC-03 is a robot gripper made by Zimmer Group. Published build data: stroke per jaw 10 mm; gripping force max. 190 N, below 140 N under ISO/TS 15066; IP40.
Integration and Compatibility
The HRC-03 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 HRC-03 Applications and Use Cases
The Zimmer Group HRC-03 is an electric collaborative 2-jaw parallel gripper with a stroke of 10 mm per jaw and an adjustable gripping force of up to 190 N, limited to less than 140 N under ISO/TS 15066. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Machine Tending
The HRC-03 holds the part while the robot loads and unloads machines.
Assembly
The HRC-03 grips and positions components for fitting and joining.
Pick and Place
The HRC-03 transfers parts between trays, fixtures and conveyors.
Zimmer HRC-03 Price and Value
The Zimmer HRC-03 is listed from USD 3,400 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: ±0.05 mm
Speed: 0.19 s closing time
Gripping force max. 190 N, below 140 N under ISO/TS 15066
IP40
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Zimmer HRC-03?
The Zimmer HRC-03 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
See the full Zimmer HRC-03 product listing on All Things Cobots.
Zimmer HRC-03 FAQ
How much does the Zimmer HRC-03 cost?
The Zimmer HRC-03 is listed from USD 3,400 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Zimmer HRC-03?
The Zimmer Group HRC-03 is an electric collaborative 2-jaw parallel gripper with a stroke of 10 mm per jaw and an adjustable gripping force of up to 190 N, limited to less than 140 N under ISO/TS 15066.
How accurate is the Zimmer HRC-03?
Published repeatability: ±0.05 mm.
How fast is the Zimmer HRC-03?
Published speed: 0.19 s closing time.
Is the Zimmer HRC-03 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 HRC-03 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.
