OnRobot Gecko Gripper, Original User Manual, Page: 125 / 198

Hardware Specification
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Gecko
NOTE:
Avoid preloading the gripper with an inverted robot or in non-vertical
loading conditions. If preloaded whilst inverted, preload sensor will not
meet typical performance standards.
* Smoother surfaces require less preload force for a desired payload force.
General Properties Unit
Gripper
Workpiece Material
Polished
Steel
Acrylic Glass Sheet Metal
Maximum payload (x2 safety factor)
6.5
14.3 6.5
14.3 5.5
12.1 5.5
12.1 [kg]
[lb]
Preload required for max adhesion 140 [N]
Detachment time 300 [msec]
Holds workpiece on power loss? yes
Pads
Change-out interval
150 000 to 200 000 cycles for HIGH preload
200 000 to 250 000 cycles for LOW preload
[cycles]
Manual Cleaning Isopropyl alcohol and lint free cloth
Robotic cleaning system Cleaning Station
Robotic cleaning interval and %
recovery
Refer to Cleaning Station User Guide
Sensors
Pre-load sensor Ultrasonic Range sensor
Range
45 [N]
9 [lb] 140 [N]
31 [lb]
0
260 [mm]
10 [inch]
[N][mm]
[lb][inch]
Error 7% 2%
IP Classification 42
Dimensions (HxW) 187 x 146
7.3 x 5.7 [mm]
[inch]
Weight
2.85
6.3 [kg]
[lb]
Operating Conditions Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
Temperature 0
32 -
- 50
122 [°C]
[°F]
Surface Characteristics* Matte finish Highly
polished
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