AirTAC HFZ Series Air Gripper
Parallel Style Pneumatic Air Gripper with Ball Bearing Guide
AirTAC HFZ Series Air Gripper is a parallel-style pneumatic gripper featuring an integrated linear guide rail with ball bearing guidance for high rigidity, precision and stable gripping performance.
The HFZ Series is available in double acting (HFZ), single acting normally closed (HFSZ) and single acting normally open (HFTZ) configurations. With multiple bore sizes, flexible finger options and multi-direction mounting, it is suitable for precision gripping, pick-and-place, assembly and industrial automation applications.
HFZ Series
Available Models
Parallel-style ball bearing air gripper with double acting operation, designed for precise and reliable gripping in industrial automation applications.
Parallel-style single acting, normally closed pneumatic gripper with spring return, suitable for applications requiring a normally closed gripping condition.
Parallel-style single acting, normally open pneumatic gripper with spring return, suitable for applications requiring a normally open gripping condition.
| Series | HFZ Series |
| Available Models | HFZ, HFSZ, HFTZ |
| Bore Size | 6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40 mm |
| Acting Type | HFZ: Double acting HFSZ: Single acting, normally closed HFTZ: Single acting, normally open |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40μm filter element) |
| Operating Pressure – Double Acting | Ø6, Ø10: 0.2–0.7 MPa (28–100 psi) Others: 0.15–0.7 MPa (22–100 psi) |
| Operating Pressure – Single Acting | Ø6, Ø10: 0.35–0.7 MPa (50–100 psi) Others: 0.25–0.7 MPa (36–100 psi) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 70°C |
| Lubrication | Not required |
| Repeatability | ±0.01 mm (Ø6–Ø25) ±0.02 mm (Ø32–Ø40) |
| Maximum Frequency | 180 c.p.m. (Ø6–Ø25) 60 c.p.m. (Ø32–Ø40) |
| Sensor Switches | CMSH, DMSH, EMSH, CMSG, DMSG, EMSG (depending on model) |
| Port Size | M3×0.5 (Ø6) M5×0.8 (Ø10–Ø40) |
Integrated linear guide rail with ball bearing design provides high rigidity and high precision.
Parallel gripping design provides stable and accurate gripping performance.
Three acting types are available: double acting, single acting normally closed and single acting normally open.
Multiple finger mounting options are available to suit different gripping and installation requirements.
Positioning pin design helps prevent deviation between the guide rail and gripper body.
Multiple mounting directions provide flexible installation for different automation applications.
Magnetic switch slots allow easy sensor installation and position detection.
No additional lubrication is required, simplifying maintenance.
Seven bore sizes are available: 6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32 and 40 mm.
The AirTAC HFZ Series Air Gripper is designed for automation systems requiring precise parallel gripping and reliable workpiece handling. Its ball bearing linear guide structure makes it particularly suitable for repetitive gripping applications where rigidity, repeatability and stable movement are important.
- Pick-and-place systems
- Automated assembly machines
- Component handling
- Parts loading and unloading
- Packaging machinery
- Electronics assembly
- Inspection and testing equipment
- Sorting systems
- Robotic handling equipment
- General industrial automation
HFZ Series provides different gripping forces and opening/closing strokes according to bore size and acting configuration.
For the HFZ double acting model, the catalogue specifies gripping force values at 0.5 MPa operating pressure and a gripping point of L = 20 mm.
Available opening/closing strokes for both sides range from approximately 3 mm to 30 mm, depending on bore size and model.
For exact gripping force, finger length and allowable load, refer to the HFZ Series catalogue when selecting the gripper.
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