What does Schunk grippers work with?

It works with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, ATI tool changer, FANUC R 30iB, ABB IRC5.

What should I watch for with Schunk grippers?

Wide model range means careful selection against part geometry. Electric versions cost more than comparable pneumatic units. Custom fingers are often needed for non-standard part shapes.

End effectors

Schunk grippers

German-made parallel, angular, and centric grippers covering a wide range of payloads, widely used for precision part handling and assembly.

Schunk's gripper lineup runs from small electric parallel grippers for light assembly work up to heavy pneumatic and hydraulic units for handling large castings or fixtures. The company also builds a broad line of quick-change couplers and centering modules that pair with the grippers.

Electric Schunk grippers typically communicate position, force, and status over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or IO-Link, letting the robot program read grip confirmation and part-present signals directly rather than relying only on a simple pneumatic switch.

Because Schunk offers such a wide model range, selecting the right gripper usually comes down to matching stroke, gripping force, and finger design to the specific part geometry.

Common questions

What does Schunk grippers do?: German-made parallel, angular, and centric grippers covering a wide range of payloads, widely used for precision part handling and assembly.
What does Schunk grippers work with?: It works with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, ATI tool changer, FANUC R 30iB, ABB IRC5.
What should I watch for with Schunk grippers?: Wide model range means careful selection against part geometry. Electric versions cost more than comparable pneumatic units. Custom fingers are often needed for non-standard part shapes.