SCHUNK EGK 40 Overview
The SCHUNK EGK 40 is an electric 2-finger parallel gripper for small components with a stroke of 41.5 mm per jaw and a gripping force adjustable from 55 N to 150 N. It is designed for handling small and sensitive parts where gripping force, position and speed have to be set freely, and it is available with or without gripping force maintenance. The jaws move at up to 115 mm/s, close in 0.49 s and grip with a repeat accuracy of 0.03 mm. The gripper weighs 0.97 kg to 1.02 kg, its electronics are protected to IP67 and it communicates over Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or IO-Link.
Key Specifications
Specification | SCHUNK EGK 40 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | EGK 40 |
Category | End effector / Gripper |
Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Speed | Closing time 0.49 s; max. jaw speed 115 mm/s |
Axes (DoF) | end effector |
Price | From USD 2,800 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Robot end-of-arm tooling
Gripping
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
Electric 2-finger parallel gripper
Stroke per jaw 41.5 mm
Gripping force 55 N to 150 N
Max. finger weight 0.3 kg
Own weight 0.97 kg to 1.02 kg
IP67 electronics, IP20 jaw guide
24 V
Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or IO-Link
SCHUNK EGK 40 Review Summary
The SCHUNK EGK 40 is an electric 2-finger parallel gripper for small components with a stroke of 41.5 mm per jaw and a gripping force adjustable from 55 N to 150 N. It is designed for handling small and sensitive parts where gripping force, position and speed have to be set freely, and it is available with or without gripping force maintenance. The jaws move at up to 115 mm/s, close in 0.49 s and grip with a repeat accuracy of 0.03 mm. The gripper weighs 0.97 kg to 1.02 kg, its electronics are protected to IP67 and it communicates over Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or IO-Link. It is listed from USD 2,800.
Pros
0.03 mm repeatability
Speed: Closing time 0.49 s; max. jaw speed 115 mm/s
IP67 electronics, IP20 jaw guide
Gripping force 55 N to 150 N
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The SCHUNK EGK 40 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for end-of-arm tooling.
Full review: SCHUNK EGK 40 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
