Table 1.

Jamming Gripper Product Specifications That Influence Customer Purchasing Decisions

Ancillary components required to operate (e.g., robot, compressed air, PLC)

Electrical connection and control requirements

Pneumatic connection and air supply requirements

Air consumption per grip

Mechanical connection and mounting provisions

Weight and size of all components

Sensing grip confirmation

Sensing to preempt and detect breakage or failure

Membrane durability

Time and frequency requirements for maintenance

Life and maintenance requirements for nonwear components

Maximum payload (pull-out/holding force)

Required contact (deformation) force

Actuation speed

Placement precision

Required clearance around target object

Operating volume (noise)

Safe operating temperature range

Lubricant and chemical resistance

ESD rating

IP rating

Material safety considerations during use (e.g., particulate exhaust)

Shelf life

Pricing and payment terms

PLC, programmable logic controller; ESD, electrostatic discharge; IP, ingress protection.