GRIP GmbH
About us
Established in 1989, GRIP is a leading manufacturer of tool changers and grippers for industrial robots and cobots. The company develops and produces both manual and automatic tool changers. In addition, GRIP offers customized robotic tools as well as turnkey automation and robotic solutions.
Products & services
SHW Connector
The SHW Connector is a manual tool changer with an optimized locking mechanism. The connector consists of a cylindrical bolt which locks the upper and lower assembly together. A centering disc can be installed on both the upper assembly (robot side) and lower assembly (tool side) of the robot and ensures that the tools are correctly aligned with the robot arm. SHW Connector Advantages: - Interface according to DIN EN ISO 9409-1 - High repeatability < 0.02 mm - Durable - 5,000 cycles - Withstands high loads with low dead weight - Toolless due to integrated operating lever - Improved operating lever with pure folding movement - Intuitive operation: can be released and closed with one hand - Lightweight made of high-strength aluminum, anodized - Integrated mounting surface for energy feed-through - Locking pin secures the hand lever against unintentional release
Base Connector
The GRIP Base Connector allows quick and easy removal of the entire robot arm. The robot arm is bolted to a quick connect system which in turn is bolted to a table or cell. This manual connect system allows companies to use the same robot in multiple different cells without having to unscrew the robot every time. A simple lever allows the robot to be released from its current position and taken to a new position. The entire process takes only a few seconds. It enables companies to be more flexible with the robots that they have and optimizes the use of their resources. Base Connectors Advantages: - Allows transfer of entire robot arm - Optimization of robot cells and resources - Intuitive to use - Very strong - Repeat accuracy < 0,02 mm
Auto Connector
The Auto Connector is a new type of mechanical connection system that makes fully automatic tool changes possible. The system is composed of an upper assembly and a lower assembly. The upper assembly houses the locking mechanism, which ensures a precise and form-locking fitment between the upper and lower assembly. The locking and unlocking mechanism is activated through the robots own movement. Trays make it possible to park multiple types of end of arm tools. An external energy source is not required for the Auto Connector to perform its automatic tool change. Auto Connector advantages - Fully automatic end of arm tool change - Interface according to DIN EN ISO 9409-1 - High repeatability < 0.02 mm - Durable – withstands over 100,000 changing cycles - Withstands high loads with low dead weight - The robot’s own movement activates the locking and unlocking mechanism - No external energy such as compressed air or electric are required - Integrated pneumatic feedthroughs - Module for electric actuated tools is optional - Machined out of high strength aluminum and anodized - A spring actuated pin ensures additional safety during operation
SHS Connector
The SHS Connector – the original one with the blue hand lever can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. The thrust lever system was developed by GRIP over 10 years ago and is among the most popular manual tool changers in the world. It is available for immediate delivery.
