Identifying the Jaw Position for High Precision Robot Grippers by Miniature Inductive Sensors

A manufacturer of motorized handling components for the automation industry provides gripper systems to end-users worldwide. They need special sensors to warrant the most flexibility and reliability for the end-user. This necessity is even more, especially in the case of space limitations during the installation of grippers.

What type of sensor is the best solution?

Miniature range inductive sensors are ideal for this application. They address the most demanding user applications' reliability and space constraints. 

With built-in evaluative electronics, they are as effective as large sensors. High switching frequencies (up to 5000 Hz) address the short cycle times of small-part gripper applications.

The features of these sensors:

 · The most miniature standalone inductive sensors

 · The sensor's diameter: 3 mm

· A switching distance of 0.6 mm

· The repeatability accuracy: 0.01

· Reliable detection of jaw's position

· Reliable gripping point optimization

· The protection class of the housing: IP67

· Suitable for small grippers and limited spaces

· High switching frequencies (up to 5000 Hz)

How do these sensors work?

When boarded opposite the cam on the gripper jaw, the sensor determines and transmits the jaw's position. A built-in LED instantly shows when the cam is within the switching range.

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