Grippers/End of Arm Tooling - Aventics
Grippers and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) are vital in robotic and automated systems due to their versatility and customization. They handle tasks from simple pick-and-place to complex assembly and packaging, making t...
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Gripper Accessories
Gripper and end-of-arm tooling accessories complement and enhance the functionality of robotic grippers and end-of-arm tooling systems. These accessories include fingers, jaws, pads, adapters, and mounting brackets, among others, designed to optimize gripping performance and adapt to specific workpiece requirements. Gripper accessories offer versatility in grip style, size adjustment, and material compatibility, enabling precise and efficient handling of various objects. They play a crucial role in enhancing robotic systems' flexibility, adaptability, and gripping capabilities in diverse industrial applications.
Rotary Gripper Modules
Rotary gripper modules are instrumental in automation processes that require precision rotation and gripping. These modules offer a combination of rotary motion and gripper functionality, making them versatile tools for pick-and-place, assembly, and packaging tasks. Their ability to securely grip and manipulate objects while providing controlled rotational movement simplifies complex automation tasks. Rotary gripper modules find applications in various industries, streamlining processes requiring precise positioning and efficient gripping.
Vacuum Grippers
Vacuum grippers are specialized robotic end-of-arm tools used in automation and material handling applications to grasp and manipulate objects with the power of suction securely. These grippers employ a vacuum system to create negative pressure, adhering to the surface of an object and allowing it to be lifted, moved, and precisely positioned. Vacuum grippers are widely used in manufacturing, logistics, and packaging industries, where they excel in handling a diverse range of items, from delicate and irregularly shaped objects to heavy and flat materials. Their adaptability, quick response times, and ability to securely hold objects without causing damage make vacuum grippers valuable assets in achieving efficient and flexible automation solutions, improving productivity, and reducing manual labor in various industrial processes.
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Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RM 32 with hub. Rotary pneumatic actuator producing controlled angular motion for indexing and orientation tasks. Used in part-orientation, sorting, indexing, and tool-change duty across automation equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$1,448.66
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Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/1 with flange. Air-driven rotary module for rotating, sorting, and reorienting workpieces on automation lines. Specified for swing arms, indexing tables, and gripper-rotation tasks on assembly machinery. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$2,270.98
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/1 with hub. Pneumatic rotary actuator delivering repeatable angular travel for assembly and pick-place duty. Common on pick-place rotation axes and small indexing modules. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$2,250.18
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Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotation module RMZ 32/2 with flange. Rotary pneumatic actuator producing controlled angular motion for indexing and orientation tasks. Used in part-orientation, sorting, indexing, and tool-change duty across automation equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$2,422.09
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/2 with hub. Air-driven rotary module for rotating, sorting, and reorienting workpieces on automation lines. Specified for swing arms, indexing tables, and gripper-rotation tasks on assembly machinery. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$2,402.38
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/30. Guided linear module integrating cylinder, guide, and end-stop functions for compact handling cells. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$590.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$611.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/90. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Common on small automation cells and benchtop machinery requiring guided linear motion in a single module. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$634.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/30 / LM 16/30. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$93.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/60 / LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$106.22
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/90 / LM 16/90. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$122.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Gripper GM 12/P. Air-actuated gripper module clamping parts on transfer, assembly, and inspection equipment. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$343.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Gripper GM 12/K. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Common on assembly cells, packaging machines, and inspection stations needing reliable workpiece holding. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$337.25
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Piston GM12. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$28.47
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series PMP Gantry modules pneumatic, covering 40x40 black. Module of a pneumatic gantry assembly used for X/Y/Z workpiece transport. Used as an axis or module within multi-axis transfer systems and pick-place gantries. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$18.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series PMP Gantry modules pneumatic, covering 40x80 black. Gantry-system component for pneumatic multi-axis material transfer and pick-place handling. Specified on cartesian and gantry-style handling installations for X/Y/Z workpiece transport. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$18.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/30. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/90. Guided linear module integrating cylinder, guide, and end-stop functions for compact handling cells. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM20 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 20. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Common on small automation cells and benchtop machinery requiring guided linear motion in a single module. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Wear parts GM 12. Two-jaw pneumatic gripper for workpiece handling on robotic and gantry systems. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$30.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 20 Gripper modules, Wear parts GM 20. Air-actuated gripper module clamping parts on transfer, assembly, and inspection equipment. Common on assembly cells, packaging machines, and inspection stations needing reliable workpiece holding. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$32.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 20 Gripper modules, Seal-set GM20. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Specified for end-of-arm tooling on robots, gantry transfer arms, and automated handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$26.28
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM32 Linear modules, Seal kit LM 32 (Shaft 20mm). Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$82.13
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RM 32 with hub. Rotary pneumatic actuator producing controlled angular motion for indexing and orientation tasks. Used in part-orientation, sorting, indexing, and tool-change duty across automation equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$1,448.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/1 with flange. Air-driven rotary module for rotating, sorting, and reorienting workpieces on automation lines. Specified for swing arms, indexing tables, and gripper-rotation tasks on assembly machinery. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$2,270.98
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/1 with hub. Pneumatic rotary actuator delivering repeatable angular travel for assembly and pick-place duty. Common on pick-place rotation axes and small indexing modules. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$2,250.18
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotation module RMZ 32/2 with flange. Rotary pneumatic actuator producing controlled angular motion for indexing and orientation tasks. Used in part-orientation, sorting, indexing, and tool-change duty across automation equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$2,422.09
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series RM 32/RMZ 32 Rotary modules, Rotary module RMZ 32/2 with hub. Air-driven rotary module for rotating, sorting, and reorienting workpieces on automation lines. Specified for swing arms, indexing tables, and gripper-rotation tasks on assembly machinery. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$2,402.38
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/30. Guided linear module integrating cylinder, guide, and end-stop functions for compact handling cells. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$590.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$611.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Linear module LM 16/90. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Common on small automation cells and benchtop machinery requiring guided linear motion in a single module. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$634.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/30 / LM 16/30. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$93.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/60 / LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$106.22
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM12 Linear modules, Stop L-bar LM 12/90 / LM 16/90. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$122.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Gripper GM 12/P. Air-actuated gripper module clamping parts on transfer, assembly, and inspection equipment. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$343.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Gripper GM 12/K. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Common on assembly cells, packaging machines, and inspection stations needing reliable workpiece holding. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$337.25
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Piston GM12. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$28.47
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series PMP Gantry modules pneumatic, covering 40x40 black. Module of a pneumatic gantry assembly used for X/Y/Z workpiece transport. Used as an axis or module within multi-axis transfer systems and pick-place gantries. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$18.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series PMP Gantry modules pneumatic, covering 40x80 black. Gantry-system component for pneumatic multi-axis material transfer and pick-place handling. Specified on cartesian and gantry-style handling installations for X/Y/Z workpiece transport. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$18.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/30. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/60. Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM16 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 16/90. Guided linear module integrating cylinder, guide, and end-stop functions for compact handling cells. Used as a packaged linear axis on pick-and-place tooling, transfer stations, and short-travel positioning equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM20 Linear modules, Wear parts LM 20. Self-contained linear-actuator module for pick-and-place, transfer, and short-travel positioning. Common on small automation cells and benchtop machinery requiring guided linear motion in a single module. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$156.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 12 Gripper modules, Wear parts GM 12. Two-jaw pneumatic gripper for workpiece handling on robotic and gantry systems. Used in pick-and-place, transfer, assembly, and inspection stations where workpieces must be grasped and moved. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$30.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 20 Gripper modules, Wear parts GM 20. Air-actuated gripper module clamping parts on transfer, assembly, and inspection equipment. Common on assembly cells, packaging machines, and inspection stations needing reliable workpiece holding. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$32.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series GM 20 Gripper modules, Seal-set GM20. Pneumatic gripper for grasping and holding workpieces during pick-and-place operations. Specified for end-of-arm tooling on robots, gantry transfer arms, and automated handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$26.28
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Series LM32 Linear modules, Seal kit LM 32 (Shaft 20mm). Pneumatic linear module providing guided linear motion for transfer and positioning duty. Specified for compact handling cells, sub-assembly stations, and indexing applications. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$82.13
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) is any device mounted to the end of a robot arm that enables the robot to interact with its environment — gripping, holding, moving, and placing parts. Grippers are the most common EOAT type, and they come in several technologies suited to different applications. Pneumatic grippers use compressed air to open and close jaws and are the workhorse for general-purpose pick-and-place — available in parallel (jaws move in/out), angular (jaws pivot), and three-finger configurations. Electric grippers use servo motors for programmable grip force and position, ideal for delicate or variable parts. Vacuum grippers use suction cups to handle flat, smooth, or flexible items like sheets, boxes, and bags. Magnetic grippers handle ferrous metal parts without mechanical contact.
- The choice depends on the application's requirements for force control, speed, flexibility, and environment. Pneumatic grippers are faster, simpler, and less expensive — they open and close quickly with high grip force relative to their size, making them ideal for high-cycle pick-and-place of consistent parts where grip force does not need to vary. Electric grippers offer programmable grip force, adjustable jaw position, and the ability to handle parts of varying sizes without changing tooling — making them the better choice for delicate parts (electronics, glass, food), mixed-product lines, and applications requiring force feedback to verify a part is gripped correctly. Electric grippers also eliminate the need for compressed air at the robot, simplifying installation for cobots and mobile platforms. If the application involves a single consistent part at high speed, pneumatic is typically the most cost-effective. If flexibility, precision, or gentle handling is needed, electric is the better investment.
- Quick-change systems (also called automatic tool changers) allow a robot to rapidly swap between different end-of-arm tools — grippers, suction cups, deburring tools, screwdrivers, dispensing nozzles — without manual intervention. The system consists of a master plate (mounted permanently on the robot wrist) and a tool plate (mounted on each EOAT). When the robot needs to change tools, it docks with the appropriate tool plate, locks it mechanically and connects pneumatic, electrical, and signal lines through integrated pass-throughs — all in seconds. Quick-change systems are critical for flexible manufacturing where a single robot performs multiple tasks, for reducing changeover time when switching between product variants, and for maximizing robot utilization by enabling one robot to do the work of several dedicated machines.
- Gripper and EOAT accessories extend functionality and adapt the tooling to specific workpiece requirements. Finger kits and custom jaws allow standard grippers to be tailored to grip specific part geometries — flat, round, irregular, or delicate surfaces. Sensors integrated into grippers provide feedback on grip status, part presence, and grip force, enabling the robot to verify it has securely grasped the part before moving. Rotary gripper modules combine a gripper with a rotary actuator, allowing the robot to grip and orient parts in a single tool. Mounting brackets and adapters interface the EOAT with different robot wrist standards. Protective covers and bellows shield the gripper from dust, coolant, and debris in harsh environments. Having the right accessories ensures the EOAT performs reliably across varying part types and environmental conditions.
- Vacuum gripping uses suction cups connected to a vacuum generator to pick up and hold objects by creating negative pressure against the object's surface. It is the best choice for handling flat, smooth, or lightly textured items — cardboard boxes, plastic sheets, glass panels, metal plates, bags, and food packaging — where mechanical jaws would be impractical, too slow, or could damage the product. Vacuum grippers handle a wide range of sizes with a single tool by using multiple suction cups arranged in a pattern that matches the product footprint. They are fast (grip and release in milliseconds), gentle (no clamping force on the product), and simple to maintain. Limitations include difficulty gripping porous or highly irregular surfaces that prevent a seal, and reduced holding force at high acceleration. For porous materials, foam or bellows-style cups improve the seal; for heavy loads, larger cups or higher vacuum levels increase holding capacity.