MiniGrip - Foam gripper

ALL INDUSTRIES - STANDARD

VERSATILE

Foams adjust to smooth and rough surfaces easily
Level compensators allow the Mini-Gripper to adjust for uneven layer heights without changing the mount
Ability to pick a variety of products without adjustment
Unlike larger grippers, with fixed hole locations, arrayed Mini-Gripper(s) may be moved to obtain a variety of pitches
Provides a new way to obtain faster cycle times!

COMPACT

Easily adaptable to current tight clearance applications comparable to vacuum cups
No need for over sizing for small applications. MGs do the trick!
The vacuum source can be installed directly to or close to the Mini-Gripper to maximize its capability and efficiency (If using the manifold (VM) vacuum source, it must be installed close to the gripper(s)
Much smaller sizes compared to FlexiGrip grippers

EASY TO INSTALL

Initial installation or changing a MG out for another is a snap!
One 10mm compressed air fitting makes for quick push-lock connection to airline (airline - 10mm O.D.)
Retrofit existing cups or existing pump system

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Style / Dimensions	GR25	GR30	GR40	GR50	GR60	GR70
C (Foam Thickness) - mm (in)	12 (15/32)	12 (15/32)	15 (19/32)	15 (19/32)	24 (15/16)	24 (15/16)
Weight w/o fitting - g (oz)	23 (0.81)	29 (1.02)	44 (1.55)	63 (2.22)	86 (3.03)	115 (4.06)

	*Holding Force N (lbs) - 70% vacuum**
Non porous... like steel	4.7 (1)	7 (1.5)	11.1 (2.4)	17 (3.8)	21 (4.7)	38 (8.5)
Semi porous... like wood	3.8 (0.8)	5.7 (1.2)	9.1 (2)	14 (3.1)	18 (4)	31 (6.9)
Porous... like cardboard	3.5 (0.7)	5.2 (1.1)	8.3 (1.8)	11 (2.4)	13 (2.9)	17 (3.8)
Vacuum consumption... Nl/s	0.06	0.07	0.09	0.12	0.14	0.17

* Fully covered, safety factor 2 already applied
Forces and flow data given as a design help; these may vary a lot depending the surface

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Overall Dimensions	20x80	20x120	40x60	40x100
Dimension C - mm (in)	12 (15/32)	12 (15/32)	15 (19/32)	15 (19/32)
Dimension D - mm (in)	10 (3/8)	10 (3/8)	30 (1-3/16)	30 (1-3/16)
Dimension E - mm (in)	70 (2-3/4)	110 (4-11/32)	50 (2)	90 (3-17/32)
Weight w/o fitting - g (oz)	49 (1.73)	75 (2.65)	71 (2.5)	118 (4.16)

	*Holding Force N (lbs) - 70% vacuum**
Non porous... like steel	16 (3.5)	25 (5.6)	31 (6.9)	59 (13.2)
Semi porous... like wood	14 (3.1)	22 (4.9)	27 (6.0)	52 (11.6)
Porous... like cardboard	12 (2.6)	19 (4.2)	23 (5.1)	41 (9.2)
Vacuum consumption... Nl/s	0.1	0.15	0.21	0.38

* Fully covered, safety factor 2 already applied
Forces and flow data given as a design help; these may vary a lot depending the surface

Venturi Direct Mount

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This vacuum generation is an easy and quick installation option that gives higher flow for the larger MG grippers!
Use the 1STL for non-porous application to reduce compressed air consumption.

VD-	1ST
MG Option Venturi Direct Mount	Integrated Vacuum Source : - 1ST = One Stage Regular Flow - 1STL = One Stage Low Flow

Venturi Inline

** This option is only used on non-porous application. **
** It can only be used with 20x80 and GR25 to GR50. **
This vacuum generation is an easy and quick installation option that gives high performance at low feed pressure!

VI-	LC
MG Option Venturi Inline	Integrated Vacuum Source : - LC = Low Consumption

VENTURI MANIFOLD

This vacuum generation option is a quick and easy installation option that gives high flow and multiple gripper installation capabilities!

VM-	1ST
MG Option Venturi Manifold	Integrated Vacuum Source : - 1ST = One Stage Regular Flow - 1STH = One Stage High Flow - 2 Stages - 3 Stages

COMPARISON OF THE DIFFERENT VACUUM GENERATORS

Type	Max vacuum kPa	Feed pressure mPa	Air consumption Nl/s	Vacuum flow Nl/s at different vacuum levels -kPa
Type	Max vacuum kPa	Feed pressure mPa	Air consumption Nl/s	0	10	20	30	40	50	60	70
VM-1ST or VD-1ST	65	0.6	1.79	2.36	2.17	1.94	1.65	1.32	0.85	0.42	-
VM-1STH	65	0.6	3.86	4.48	4.11	3.54	3.21	2.5	1.56	0.61	-
VM-2ST	75	0.6	1.75	3.3	3.0	2.6	1.7	0.9	0.6	0.5	0.35
VM-3ST	75	0.6	1.75	6	3.5	2.6	1.7	0.9	0.6	0.5	0.35
VD-1STL	65	0.6	0.85	0.99	0.94	0.87	0.83	0.76	0.59	0.38	-
VI-LC	75	0.6	0.44	0.69	0.55	0.42	0.28	0.23	0.16	0.12	0.08

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM MGS PER VACUUM GENERATOR

Cartridgesi	MiniGrip Sizes and Recommended Vacuum Flow (Nl/s)
	20x80	20x120	40x60	40x100	GR25	GR30	GR40	GR50	GR60	GR70
	0.10	0.15	0.21	0.38	0.06	0.07	0.09	0.12	0.14	0.17
VM-1ST	4	2	2	1	7	5	4	3	2	2
VM-1STH	6	3	2	1	10	8	6	5	4	3
VM-2ST	5	3	2	1	8	7	5	4	3	3
VM-3ST	5	3	2	1	8	7	5	4	3	3
VD-1ST	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
VD-1STL	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
VI-LC	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0

Level Compensation (non-rotating)

The Level Compensation option is designed to give the end user the ability to handle uneven layer surfaces.

This is a heavy duty non-rotating design with a high flow capacity.

LC25

MG Option

- LC25 = 25mm [0.98”] Travel
- LC50 = 50mm [1 31/32”] Travel

Special Fittings

This fitting assembly makes it easy to mount any Mini Gripper a bracket up to 9mm [3/8”] thick!

FA-

06

MG Option
Fitting

Fitting Size :

- 06 = Fitting Assembly for 6mm inlet tube X R1/4

- 10 = Fitting Assembly for 10mm inlet tube X 1/4

Labeling

MG-	VG-	GR25	-REG
Range of the gripper	Technology : Round: - VG = Valve Gripper - PG = Port Gripper Rectangular: - PGO = Port Gripper Oblong - PGR = Port Gripper Rond	Style/Dimensions : Round: - GR25 - GR30 - GR40 - GR50 - GR60 - GR70 Rectangular: - 20x80 - 20x120 - 40x60 - 40x100	Flow : - REG = Regular - HG = High

Examples :
MG-VG-GR60-HG
Valve Gripper 60mm O.D. footprint; High flow
MG-PGO-20X80-REG
Port Gripper 20mm x 80mm footprint; Oblong holes in the foam; Regular flow

Product sheet

MiniGrip Popular 1.84 MB

CAD Files

Rounds:

MG-GR25 Popular 2.59 MB
MG-GR30 Popular 2.73 MB
MG-GR40 Popular 2.49 MB
MG-GR50 Popular 2.65 MB
MG-GR60 Popular 2.77 MB
MG-GR70 Popular 2.54 MB

Rectangulars:

MG-20x120 Popular 1.62 MB
MG-20x80 Popular 2.14 MB
MG-40x100 Popular 1.56 MB
MG-40x60 Popular 1.57 MB