MHS3-63D: Three-Finger Collaboration, Precision Gripping! Slide Rail Type Air Gripper Empowers Industrial Automation

MHS3-63D is a slide rail type 3-finger air gripper produced by Japan’s SMC. It features a wedge cam mechanism with a low height and lightweight design, making it suitable for tasks that withstand external forces such as pressing. With its high repeatability accuracy, long stroke, and multi-finger collaborative design, this product provides an efficient and reliable gripping solution for industrial automation systems. Core Product Advantages

1. High-Precision Repeatability The wedge cam mechanism ensures a repeatability accuracy of up to ±0.01mm, guaranteeing precision in gripping and placement to meet the demands of precision assembly and positioning.
2. Lightweight and Compact Design Through modifications to the main body and internal structure, the weight has been reduced by 10% (from 585g to 525g), the overall length shortened by 21.7mm, and the thickness reduced by 7.6mm. The slim design reduces generated torque, making it particularly suitable for automation equipment with limited space.
3. Long Stroke Configuration The stroke is more than twice that of the standard type, allowing a single air gripper to handle workpieces of various sizes, enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment.
4. Multifunctional Integration Equipped with a center through-hole and center pusher, it reliably separates from workpieces and can grip cylindrical workpieces, meeting the needs of handling workpieces of different shapes.

Technical Parameters

• Bore Diameter: 63mm
• Actuation Type: Double-acting
• Fluid Used: Air
• Operating Pressure Range: 0.1–0.6MPa
• Ambient Temperature: -10–60°C
• Repeatability Accuracy: ±0.01mm
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 60 c.p.m.
• External Gripping Force: 335 N
• Internal Gripping Force: 359 N
• Opening/Closing Stroke: 16 mm
• Lubrication Method: Non-lubricated
• Main Body Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Finger Material: Carbon Steel
• Port Size: M5×0.8

Typical Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation Production Lines: Used in automated production lines for industries such as automotive manufacturing and electronic device production for gripping, handling, and positioning workpieces, improving production efficiency.
• Precision Assembly Equipment: Provides high-precision gripping and placement for the assembly and inspection of precision electronic devices and optical instruments, ensuring assembly quality.
• Packaging Machinery: Enables precise material gripping and palletizing actions in packaging machines, ensuring accuracy and stability in the production process.
• Robotics: Serves as an end-effector for robotic arms and material handling systems, enabling the gripping and handling of complex workpieces with flexibility.
• Food Processing: Used for material handling and packaging in food processing equipment, ensuring hygiene and efficiency in production.

Product Features

• Built-In Dustproof Structure: Standard with a built-in dustproof structure to handle dusty environments. Optional dust-resistant models are available (custom specifications: -X85, -X86).
• Dual-Piston Mechanism: Features a dual-piston mechanism with a compact structure and strong gripping force, suitable for tasks involving external forces such as pressing.
• Magnetic Switch Compatibility: Can be directly equipped with small magnetic switches for position detection and stroke control, enhancing the intelligence level of the equipment.
• Cushioning Method: Combines air cushioning and pad cushioning. The pad cushioning reduces metal noise when the piston stops, ensuring smoother and quieter operation.

Conclusion The MHS3-63D slide rail type 3-finger air gripper is the “precision gripping expert” in the field of industrial automation. It perfectly combines high-precision repeatability, a lightweight compact design, and a long stroke configuration, providing an efficient, reliable, and flexible solution for gripping and handling various workpieces. Choosing the MHS3-63D means opting for high precision, stability, and efficiency to drive your automation system to greater productivity!