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What is the best Adaptive gripper for your application?

Compare Robotiq Adaptive Grippers by performance and environment to find your ideal match.

Context

Selecting the right gripper is key to the success of your automation project. Robotiq offers several Adaptive Grippers, each designed for specific applications, environments, and object geometries. This article helps you choose the gripper that best fits your needs based on stroke, payload, precision, and protection level.

 

Available Adaptive Grippers

Robotiq’s Adaptive Gripper lineup includes both 2-finger and 3-finger models. Each one offers different capabilities:

2F‑85 and 2F‑140

  • Characteristics :

    • 2-finger, rotational design

    • Wide stroke: 85 mm or 140 mm

    • High gripping force

    • Ideal for general-purpose tasks

  • Specifications : 
  • Grip : 

 

 

 

 

Hand‑E

  • Characteristics :

    • 2-finger, translational movement

    • Stroke: 50 mm

    • High precision and repeatability

    • IP 67 rated – perfect for machine tending in dusty or wet environments

  • Specifications :

  • Grip : 

 

 

 

Hand‑E C10

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    Characteristics :

    • 2-finger, concentric design

    • Stroke: 40 mm

    • Supports payloads up to 10 kg

    • IP 67 rated – perfect for machine tending in dusty or wet environments
  • Specifications :


 

 

3F Gripper

  • Characteristics :

    • 3 articulated fingers

    • High payload (up to 10 kg)

    • Designed for irregular shapes, research, and multi-object handling

  • Specifications :



 

Choosing the Right Gripper

Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:

  • Need IP protection? → Choose Hand‑E (IP 67) or Hand‑E C10

  • Looking for versatility? → Use 2F‑85 or 2F‑140

  • Handling complex shapes? → Go with the 3F Gripper

  • High payload with compact size? → Consider Hand‑E C10

If multiple criteria apply, choose based on your top priority (e.g., IP rating over stroke).

 

Technical Compatibility

All Robotiq Adaptive Grippers communicate via MODBUS RTU by default. You can extend compatibility to other protocols using a universal controller.

If you're using Universal Robots, all Adaptive Grippers are fully supported with a URCap plugin and programming tutorials are available through Robotiq’s e‑learning platform.

 

Documentation

You can find more information on each product here :

2F85 and 2F140 : Product Sheet

Hand-E: Product Sheet

Hand-E C10: Product Sheet

3F Gripper: Product Sheet

All the technical documentation are available on our Website support.

 

Conclusion

Every Adaptive Gripper in the Robotiq lineup brings unique strengths. By considering your application’s stroke, payload, environment, and object shape, you can select the ideal model with confidence.