Schunk gripper WSG32#

Warning

Since September 2019 the Schunk WSG32 gripper is no longer available as the manufacturer has discountinued this product. Documentation about this end-effector is kept in this handbook as reference for customers already owning it.

The Schunk gripper WSG32 is an industrial parallel gripper that has been electro-mechanically integrated in TIAGo by PAL Robotics. The gripper has been integrated in the CAN bus of the robot’s arm. The integrated version of the gripper is shown in figure below. The gripper contains a single motor and is compatible with two different commercial fingers:

  • ABF WSG32/50-DV: with integrated force sensing

  • ABF WSG32/50-GV: no force sensors integrated

Furthermore, users can design their own fingers.

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Figure: Schunk WSG32 gripper#


Table: Schunk WSG32 gripper main specifications#

Model

WSG 032-068-C

Weight

550 g

Payload

2 kg

Interchangeable fingers

Yes

Stroke per jaw

34 mm

Min. gripping force

5 N

Permanent gripping force (100% continuous duty)

50 N

Max. speed

400 mm/s