---
title: "End-Effector (Gripper/Tool)"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.5-2.0 MPa gripping force, 0.1-0.5 mm positioning accuracy, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 0.3
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Differential thermal expansion between aluminum actuator housing (α=23.1×10⁻⁶/°C) and steel guide rods (α=11.0×10⁻⁶/°C) causes binding at ΔT&gt;65°C"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Pneumatic supply pressure exceeds 1.0 MPa due to regulator failure"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 0.8 MPa pressure relief valve with 0.05 MPa hysteresis"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Electrostatic discharge exceeding 15 kV from non-conductive workpiece handling"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate TVS diode array with 18 V clamping voltage and 5 pF capacitance"
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  gripper-jawsfingers:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:GRIPPER_JAWSFINGERS"
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  sensors:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9409-1:2004 (ROBOTIC END-EFFECTORS - CONNECTING DIMENSIONS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEMS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN ISO 10218-1:2011 (ROBOTS AND ROBOTIC DEVICES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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---

# Industrial Specification: End-Effector (Gripper/Tool)

## 1. Technical Definition
The interface component at the end of a robotic arm that directly interacts with workpieces or tools to perform assembly tasks.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.0 MPa gripping force, 0.1-0.5 mm positioning accuracy, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Gripping force drops below 0.3 MPa at 85°C ambient temperature due to thermal expansion exceeding 0.15% in actuator components**, Mechanism: **Differential thermal expansion between aluminum actuator housing (α=23.1×10⁻⁶/°C) and steel guide rods (α=11.0×10⁻⁶/°C) causes binding at ΔT&gt;65°C**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pneumatic supply pressure exceeds 1.0 MPa due to regulator failure | 8 | Diaphragm rupture at 1.2 MPa internal pressure | Install 0.8 MPa pressure relief valve with 0.05 MPa hysteresis |
| Electrostatic discharge exceeding 15 kV from non-conductive workpiece handling | 8 | Hall effect sensor IC failure at 25 V reverse voltage | Integrate TVS diode array with 18 V clamping voltage and 5 pF capacitance |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Actuator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Sensors](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sensors.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Robotic Arm**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)**, **Vision System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Assemblies, Electronic Device Components, Packaged Consumer Goods  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are best for robotic end-effectors in heavy-duty applications?
**A**: For heavy-duty applications, steel and high-strength aluminum alloys provide optimal durability and load capacity, while engineering plastics offer lightweight alternatives for specific tasks.

### Q: How do sensors improve end-effector performance in assembly tasks?
**A**: Integrated sensors enable force feedback, position verification, and quality control, allowing for adaptive gripping, error detection, and precise workpiece handling during automated assembly.

### Q: What mounting interfaces are compatible with industrial robotic arms?
**A**: Standard interfaces include ISO 9409-1, ANSI/ASME flange mounts, and custom quick-change systems compatible with major robot brands like Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9409-1:2004 (ROBOTIC END-EFFECTORS - CONNECTING DIMENSIONS)
- ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEMS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)
- DIN EN ISO 10218-1:2011 (ROBOTS AND ROBOTIC DEVICES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS)

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: END_EFFECTOR_GRIPPERTOOL | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 1f6ac49b
