Gripping force calculation for parallel grippers
Determine the correct gripping force and select the right gripper.
The gripping force is the arithmetic sum of the individual forces acting on the gripper’s fingers: The CGS-2-64-1 parallel gripper shown below therefore has a gripping force of
FG= 147.5 N + 147.5 N = 295 N
Example: parallel gripper CGS-2-64-1:
- Specification = 295 N (at 6 bar)
- Acting force per finger = 147.5 N
Example calculation of handling weight
- Specification of recommended handling weight= 1.475 kg
based on a friction-locked connection.