Pneumatic Grippers, Escapements & EOAT for Cobots

SMC’s comprehensive range of feeders, grippers, separators, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) is designed to enhance the performance of collaborative robots (cobots) in material handling and automation. Our products deliver reliability, flexibility, and efficiency—from precise pick-and-place operations to advanced assembly tasks.

Key benefits of our pneumatic grippers and separators

Collaborative robots require high-precision tools to work efficiently. SMC’s pneumatic grippers, separators, and EOAT solutions offer the following advantages:

• Compact and lightweight design – Optimizes payload capacity without compromising functionality.
• Versatile mounting options – Compliant with ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 standards for seamless integration with popular cobot models.
• Energy efficiency – Advanced pneumatic design reduces air consumption by up to 80%.
• Wide compatibility – Works with cobots from leading manufacturers such as Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB, and others.
• Plug-and-play solutions – Easy installation with minimal maintenance.

SMC’s range of grippers, separators, and EOAT components

Our broad product portfolio ensures the optimal solution for every application:

• 2-Finger Grippers Ideal for simple pick-and-place tasks, providing precise and reliable performance.
• Angular Grippers Designed for angled motion applications, offering flexibility and robust handling.
• Radial Grippers Perfect for radial movement tasks, ensuring high accuracy and consistency.
• 3-Finger Grippers Ideal for cylindrical objects, ensuring a stable and balanced grip.
• 4-Finger Grippers Designed for complex shapes, offering maximum versatility.
• Separators Ensure precise part separation and seamless integration into automation processes.
• Toggle Gripper Maintains the hold on the workpiece even if pressure is lost.
• Magnetic Grippers Ideal for ferromagnetic materials, with secure, low-maintenance gripping.
• Rotary Grippers Ensure smooth and precise rotation for specialized applications.
• EOAT for collaborative robots

Applications for Pneumatic Grippers and EOAT

SMC grippers and EOAT solutions are essential across a wide range of industries:

• Automotive industry
• Electronics manufacturing
• Packaging
• Pharmaceutical production
• Food and beverage industry
• Metalworking
• Plastics industry
• Logistics and warehousing

How to choose the right gripper or EOAT for your cobot?

Choosing the right gripper or EOAT requires consideration of several factors:

• Gripping force: Adjust force based on weight and material.
• Type of motion: Choose according to movement required (linear, angular, radial).
• Object shape and size: Match gripper to the dimensions and shape of workpieces.
• Environment: Ensure suitability for conditions (cleanroom, temperature, humidity).
• Compatibility: Confirm EOAT compatibility with your cobot model.

Explore our selection tool to configure the optimal solution.

SMC: your trusted robotics ad cobotics partner

With over 60 years of expertise in pneumatic technology, SMC is a leading provider of cost-effective and reliable robotic solutions. Our grippers and EOAT are designed with advanced technology to ensure lightweight construction, energy efficiency, and easy integration.

Supported by our European specialist network and rapid delivery services, SMC is the ideal partner for all automation and robotics needs.

Need help choosing the right solution? Contact us for personalized advice.