---
title: "Gripper / Tool Clamp"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "15-80 bar gripping pressure, 0.1-0.5 mm positional repeatability, -10°C to 80°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 150
    unit: "N"
    consequence: "Seal extrusion failure at 85+ bar due to elastomer yield strength of 25 MPa, thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum jaws (23.1 μm/m·K) and steel pins (11.8 μm/m·K) causing binding at 100°C ΔT, wear particle accumulation exceeding 50 μm clearance causing jamming"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 3 μm absolute beta₃≥200 filter with pressure differential monitoring at 0.5 bar threshold"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Cyclic bending stress at jaw root exceeding 350 MPa at 10⁶ cycles"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Shot peening to induce 400 MPa compressive residual stress layer and radius optimization to reduce Kt to 1.8"
bom_nodes:
  clamping-jaws:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CLAMPING_JAWS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuation-piston:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATION_PISTON"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  proximity-sensor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PROXIMITY_SENSOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9409-1:2004 (AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATION - MECHANICAL INTERFACE FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEMS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 5480-1:2006 (INVOLUTE SPLINES BASED ON REFERENCE DIAMETERS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/gripper-tool-clamp.md"
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  royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Gripper / Tool Clamp

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical interface component on a Tool Exchange Arm that securely grasps, holds, and releases tools or workpieces during automated exchange operations.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-80 bar gripping pressure, 0.1-0.5 mm positional repeatability, -10°C to 80°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Gripping force drops below 150 N at 60 bar supply pressure, positional deviation exceeds 1.0 mm, or temperature exceeds 120°C at actuator housing**, Mechanism: **Seal extrusion failure at 85+ bar due to elastomer yield strength of 25 MPa, thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum jaws (23.1 μm/m·K) and steel pins (11.8 μm/m·K) causing binding at 100°C ΔT, wear particle accumulation exceeding 50 μm clearance causing jamming**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level | 8 | Spool valve stiction causing 300+ ms response delay and incomplete jaw closure | Install 3 μm absolute beta₃≥200 filter with pressure differential monitoring at 0.5 bar threshold |
| Cyclic bending stress at jaw root exceeding 350 MPa at 10⁶ cycles | 8 | Fatigue crack propagation from stress concentrator (Kt=3.2) leading to jaw fracture | Shot peening to induce 400 MPa compressive residual stress layer and radius optimization to reduce Kt to 1.8 |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Clamping Jaws](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/clamping-jaws.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Actuation Piston](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuation-piston.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Proximity Sensor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/proximity-sensor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Tool Exchange Arm**, **Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)**, **CNC Machine Tool**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automated Assembly Line, Robotic Welding Cell, Flexible Manufacturing System  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this gripper/tool clamp?
**A**: This gripper/tool clamp is constructed from alloy steel, hardened tool steel, and aluminum alloy for optimal durability and performance in machinery applications.

### Q: How does the proximity sensor enhance tool exchange operations?
**A**: The proximity sensor ensures precise positioning and secure tool engagement by detecting the presence and alignment of tools or workpieces during automated exchange cycles.

### Q: What are the key components in the BOM for this tool clamp?
**A**: The bill of materials includes an actuation piston for clamping force, clamping jaws for secure gripping, and a proximity sensor for accurate tool detection and positioning.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9409-1:2004 (AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATION - MECHANICAL INTERFACE FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS)
- ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEMS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)
- DIN 5480-1:2006 (INVOLUTE SPLINES BASED ON REFERENCE DIAMETERS)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Gripper / Tool Clamp](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/gripper-tool-clamp)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: GRIPPER_TOOL_CLAMP | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 70b883d9
