SMC MHS3 Overview
The SMC MHS3 is a three-finger parallel pneumatic gripper with a round body, available in ten bore sizes from 16 mm to 125 mm, with an external gripping force per finger of 14 N to 1,270 N at 0.5 MPa and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm. A wedge cam mechanism moves the three fingers concentrically, which suits centring and gripping round workpieces from the outside or the inside. The opening/closing stroke ranges from 4 mm to 32 mm in diameter. The gripper weighs between 60 g and 6,460 g and runs double acting on unlubricated compressed air at up to 0.6 MPa and -10 to 60 °C, at up to 60 cycles per minute.
Key Specifications
Specification | SMC MHS3 |
Manufacturer | SMC |
Model | MHS3 |
Category | End effector / Gripper |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm |
Speed | 60 cycles per minute |
Price | From USD 320 |
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
Pneumatic
3 fingers, concentric, wedge cam
Bore sizes 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125 mm
Stroke 4 to 32 mm in diameter
Gripping force per finger 14 to 1,270 N external, 16 to 1,320 N internal at 0.5 MPa
Weight 60 to 6,460 g
Operating pressure up to 0.6 MPa
Double acting
-10 to 60 °C
SMC MHS3 Review Summary
The SMC MHS3 is a three-finger parallel pneumatic gripper with a round body, available in ten bore sizes from 16 mm to 125 mm, with an external gripping force per finger of 14 N to 1,270 N at 0.5 MPa and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm. A wedge cam mechanism moves the three fingers concentrically, which suits centring and gripping round workpieces from the outside or the inside. The opening/closing stroke ranges from 4 mm to 32 mm in diameter. The gripper weighs between 60 g and 6,460 g and runs double acting on unlubricated compressed air at up to 0.6 MPa and -10 to 60 °C, at up to 60 cycles per minute. It is listed from USD 320.
Pros
Repeatability: ±0.01 mm
Speed: 60 cycles per minute
Gripping force per finger 14 to 1,270 N external, 16 to 1,320 N internal at 0.5 MPa
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The SMC MHS3 fits robot users and integrators who need a gripper for handling, machine tending or assembly.
Full review: SMC MHS3 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
