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Gripper series GEP2000

Gripper series GEP2000
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Gripper series GEP2000

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the Zimmer Group's GEP2000 series of electric grippers, emphasizing their innovative design and technical specifications. Zimmer Group is known for offering customized and technologically advanced solutions across various industries.

Company Overview
Zimmer Group is committed to customer satisfaction through innovative and individualized solutions, with a strong foundation in providing excellent products and services, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches and customer orientation.

Technologies
  • Handling Technology: Offers over 2,000 standardized components, including grippers and robotic accessories, with a modular design for custom configurations.
  • Damping Technology: Known for high cycle rates and energy absorption, providing both standard and customized damping solutions.
  • Linear Technology: Offers over 4,000 types of clamping and braking elements adaptable to various guide systems.
  • Process Technology: Focuses on efficiency with custom solutions in material and product design.
  • Machine Technology: Develops innovative processing tool systems for metal, wood, and composite materials.
  • System Technology: Specializes in customized system solutions for various industries.


GEP2000 Series Overview
The GEP2000 series features 2-jaw parallel grippers designed for compact spaces with adjustable gripping force. Key features include a large stroke in a small installation space, adjustable gripping force via potentiometer or IO-Link, and simple activation through I/O ports or IO-Link.

Technical Specifications
  • Stroke per jaw: 6-16 mm
  • Gripping force: 40-500 N
  • Voltage: 24V
  • Current consumption: Max 2A
  • Weight: 0.18-0.9 kg
  • IP class: 40


Control Options
The GEP2000 series offers various control options, including IO-Link Control with bi-directional data transmission, Digital Control with optional digital gripper position feedback, and Digital Control with Integrated Analog Sensing for analog feedback of the gripper position.

Sensors and Connections
The series includes magnetic field sensors for non-contact sensing and various connection options for flexible integration.

Conclusion
The GEP2000 series by Zimmer Group offers advanced electric grippers with customizable features and robust control options, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Specifications
The document outlines specifications for various IO-Link and Digital IO wiring configurations for control systems using Beckhoff and Siemens components, including M12 and M8 connecting cables, power supply units from Phoenix Contact, and control systems like Siemens ET200SP and Beckhoff.

Procedures
Detailed wiring instructions are provided for connecting grippers to control cabinets and IO-Link masters, specifying the use of different power supply units depending on the number of grippers and their power consumption.

Standards and Compliance
The document emphasizes compliance with technical regulations, safety standards, and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, mentioning Zimmer Group's certifications in ISO 9001:2008 for quality management and ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management.

Recommendations
Users are advised to adhere to the specified technical data and conditions of use, with suggestions to consult Zimmer GmbH for any missing information or specific use cases.

Technical Data and Liability
The document includes a disclaimer about the accuracy of technical data and limits Zimmer GmbH's liability for damages resulting from the use of the catalog information, clarifying that product descriptions are subject to change without notice.

Trademark and Copyright
All content is the intellectual property of Zimmer GmbH, and unauthorized use is prohibited. Reproduction or translation requires prior written consent.

Usage Notes
The document provides general and individual usage notes, emphasizing the importance of following safety and professional guidelines during installation and use.
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Gripper series GEP2000-1

Handling technology Gripper series GEP2000

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Gripper series GEP2000-3

ZIMMER GROUP COMMITTED TO OUR CUSTOMERS WE HAVE SUCCEEDED FOR YEARS BY OFFERING OUR CUSTOMERS INNOVATIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SOLUTIONS. ZIMMER HAS GROWN CONTINUOUSLY AND TODAY WE HAVE REACHED A NEW MILESTONE: THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY. IS THERE A SECRET TO OUR SUCCESS? Foundation. Excellent products and services have always been the foundation of our company’s growth. Zimmer is a source of ingenious solutions and important technical innovations. This is why customers with high expectations for technology frequently find their way to us. When things get tricky, Zimmer Group is in...

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Gripper series GEP2000-4

HANDLING TECHNOLOGY MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: OUR PNEUMATIC, HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL HANDLING COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS ARE GLOBAL LEADERS. Components. More than 2,000 standardized grippers, swivel units, robotic accessories and much more. We offer a complete selection of technologically superior products that are ready for rapid delivery. Semi-standard. Our modular approach to design enables custom configurations and high rates of innovation for process automation. DAMPING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL DAMPING TECHNOLOGY AND SOFT CLOSE PRODUCTS EXEMPLIFY THE INNOVATION AND...

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Gripper series GEP2000-5

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IS ESSENTIAL FOR SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS USED IN PROCESS TECHNOLOGY. HIGH-LEVEL CUSTOM SOLUTIONS ARE OUR TRADEMARK. A rich reservoir of experience. Our know-how ranges from the development of materials, processes and tools through product design to production of series products. Deep production capabilities. The Zimmer Group pairs these capabilities with flexibility, quality and precision, even when making custom products. Series production. We manufacture demanding products out of metal (MIM), elastomers and plastics with flexibility and speed. MACHINE TECHNOLOGY...

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Gripper series GEP2000-6

Series GEP9000 GEP2000 Number of installation sizes ) IO-Link Digital I/O Digital I/O Control Equipment features Positionable Integrated sensing Gripping force adjustable www.zimmer-group.com ► Data, Drawings, 3-D Models, Operating Instructions

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Gripper series GEP2000-7

Data, Drawings, 3-D Models, Operating Instructions ◄ www.zimmer-group.com

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Gripper series GEP2000-8

2-JAW PARALLEL GRIPPERS SERIES GEP2000 Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers ► PRODUCT ADVANTAGES “The electric compact one” ► Largest stroke in small installation space Do you require a large stroke, due to the fact that you are operating either a form fit gripper or a large range of parts but the installation space and the load capacity of your application is limited? Then this gripper is perfect for you! ► Adjustable gripping force Using pressures that are too high can damage your workpieces! You can optimally adjust the gripping force to your workpiece by means...

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Gripper series GEP2000-9

1 Control - Via I/O ports (IO) or via lO-Link (IL) 2 Mounting and positioning - mounting possible from several sides for versatile positioning 3 BLDC motor - wear-resistant brushless DC motor 4 Helical worm gear - self locking mechanism in case of power drop 5 Synchronization - via rack and pinion 6 Position sensing - Permanent magnet for direct query of jaw movement via magnetic field sensors 2 Gripper jaw - individual gripper finger mounting 8 Removable centering sleeves - quick and economical positioning of the gripper fingers Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers...

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Gripper series GEP2000-10

► IO-LINK CONTROL - GEP2000IL-00-A Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers Digital sensor feedback L T-------"* Digital control data L-------T-------J ► DIGITAL CONTROL + INTEGRATED ANALOG SENSING - GEP2000IO-05-A 10 www.zimmer-group.com ► Data, Drawings, 3-D Models, Operating Instructions

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Gripper series GEP2000-11

►►IO-LINK CONTROL — GEP2000IL-00-A Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers ►► Single-cable solution—control system data, status/sensor data and power supply over a single cable ►► Bi-directional data transmission ►► Gripping force and gripping speed can be configured using software ►► 32 workpieces data sets can be programmed ►► Parts detection in range of +/- 0.05 mm with freely teachable area ►► Status data such as temperature and cycle number can be read out ►► Can be integrated into ZIMMER HMI ►►DIGITAL CONTROL — GEP2000IO-00-A ►► Single-cable solution—control system...

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Gripper series GEP2000-12

2-JAW PARALLEL GRIPPERS SERIES GEP2000 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers 1-point magnetic field sensors – MFS For non-contact sensing of the piston position The sensor is clamped in the C-groove of the gripper and detects the magnet attached to the gripper jaws. The MSF02 is available in versions with 5 m cables with exposed leads and 0,3 m cable with connector. 2-point magnetic field sensors – MFS With two freely programmable switching points Using the programming unit integrated in the cable, two switch points can be freely defined for this...

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Gripper series GEP2000-13

Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers CONNECTIONS / OTHER Plug-in connectors For extending and fabricating the connection lines Cables with a length of 5 m with exposed leads are available. Depending on the specific needs, the cables can be shortened or fabricated with connectors in sizes M8 and M12. A 5 m long cable with connector / socket is available for the IO-Link connection. Adapter plate Additional screw connection option By attaching the optional adapter plate, the gripper can also be screwed on vertically (from above) if the fastening options integrated into...

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Gripper series GEP2000-14

2-JAW PARALLEL GRIPPERS SERIES GEP2000 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Series GEP2000 / 2-Jaw Parallel Grippers / electrical / Grippers CONNECTIONS / OTHER Centering sleeves For defined position measurement of the gripper fingers The centering sleeves are inserted into the fits of the gripper jaws to define the position of the gripper fingers. The centering sleeves are comparable to a pin connection. www.zimmer-group.com ► Data, Drawings, 3-D Models, Operating Instructi

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.