HFT wide pneumatic air gripper, rack and pinion double piston design, high force for industrial automation and robotics

Specification HFT:

Product concept

1. HFT Series is a wide-type pneumatic air gripper designed for clamping, gripping and positioning large workpieces in industrial automation.
2. Features a rack and pinion synchronized mechanism for accurate and stable motion.
3. Double piston structure provides high gripping force for heavy-duty applications.

Key feature

1. Rack & pinion mechanism ensures precise synchronized opening and closing.
2. Double piston design increases clamping force significantly.
3. Wide body structure ideal for large and heavy workpieces.
4. Five bore sizes: 10, 16, 20, 25, 32 mm.
5. Multiple standard stroke options up to 150 mm.
6. Built-in magnet with magnetic switch slots for position sensing.
7. Flexible mounting: axial threaded, axial through hole, side mounting.
8. Easy workpiece mounting surface for stable operation.

Technical specifications

1. Acting type: Double acting
2. Medium: Filtered compressed air (40µm)
3. Operating pressure:
4. Ø10: 0.25 – 0.7 MPa
5. Ø16 – Ø32: 0.15 – 0.7 MPa
6. Proof pressure: 1.2 MPa
7. Temperature range: -20°C to 70°C
8. Lubrication: Not required
9. Cushion type: Bumper
10. Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
11. Max frequency: 20–40 cycles/min
12. Port size: M5×0.8 / 1/8
13. Gripping force (at 0.5MPa):
14. Ø10: 14 N
15. Ø16: 45 N
16. Ø20: 74 N
17. Ø25: 131 N
18. Ø32: 228 N
19. Standard stroke range: 20 – 150 mm depending on bore size

Advantages

1. High gripping force with double piston structure
2. Accurate synchronized motion via rack & pinion
3. Rigid wide-body design for stability
4. Easy sensor integration
5. Durable construction for industrial use
6. Low maintenance requirements

Applications

1. Heavy-duty industrial robots
2. Automated production lines
3. CNC machining systems
4. Pick and place automation
5. Electronics manufacturing
6. Large workpiece handling systems