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SoftGripping

SoftGripping products are pneumatically actuated soft robotic grippers designed for handling delicate, lightweight, or irregular objects. Instead of rigid jaws, these grippers use molded silicone fingers that deform under controlled air pressure. The deformation creates compliant contact that distributes gripping force across a larger surface area, reducing localized pressure on the product.

SoftGripping grippers are primarily used in applications involving:

Lightweight objects
Deformable products

Structured rectangular or cubic parts
Food and consumer goods handling

SoftGripping Catalog

How Do Soft Robotic Grippers Work?

SoftGripping grippers operate using compressed air.

Internal air chambers are integrated into silicone fingers.
Air pressure (typically within defined low-bar ranges) causes controlled bending.
Fingers close in parallel or adaptive motion.
Releasing pressure returns the fingers to their original position.

No rigid mechanical joints are present at the contact surface. This reduces contamination zones and mechanical complexity at the gripping interface.

Available SoftGripping Product Types

The SoftGripping range includes:

Two-finger parallel soft grippers
Multi-finger configurations
Pneumatic soft gripping modules
Model-specific silicone variants

Each model differs in:

Operating pressure range
Grip force per finger
Maximum object size
Recommended object weight
Mounting interface=
Weight of gripper

Individual product pages provide full specification tables.

Why Use a Soft Robotic Gripper Instead of a Rigid Gripper?

Soft robotic gripping is appropriate when:

Surface protection is critical
Object geometry varies slightly
Lightweight parts require stable retention
Point loading must be minimized
Low-pressure pneumatic control is preferred

Rigid parallel grippers are more suitable for high-force or high-payload applications.

SoftGripping Products:

How to Order a SoftGripper

SoftGrippers Comparison

Model	Finger Count	Motion Type	Typical Object Geometry	Rec. Object Weight	Typical Tasks
Two Finger Parallel SoftGripper	2	Parallel	Rectangular / Cubic	< 300 g	Chocolates, morsels, chewing gum, screws, batteries
Three Finger Centric SoftGripper	3	Centric (Radial)	Rounded / Irregular	< 450 g	Picking strawberries, handling fruits, apples, tangerines, figs, eggs and vials.
Four Finger Parallel SoftGripper	4	Parallel	Structured / Multi-contact	< 600 g	Steaks, seafood, leeks, chocolate bars, croissants and beakers.
Four Finger Centric SoftGripper	4	Centric (Radial)	Rounded / Adaptive	< 450 g	Picking strawberries, handling fruits, apples, tangerines, figs, eggs and vials.
Six Finger Centric SoftGripper	6	Centric (Radial)	Spherical / Irregular	< 1200 g	Dough, rolls, peppers, oranges, cabbage, doughnuts, meat medallions and children's toys.
Six Finger Parallel SoftGripper	6	Parallel	Structured / Wide contact	< 1200 g	Croissants, breadsticks, rolls, packaging material, chicken legs.
Eight Finger Parallel SoftGripper	8	Parallel	Spherical / High surface contact	< 1200 g	Cucumbers, radishes, baguettes, steaks and bottles

Note: Exact force, dimensions, and weight vary by model and size variant. Individual product pages should list full technical tables.

How to Order a SoftActuator

SoftActuators Comparison

Model	Finger Count	Motion Type	Typical Object Geometry	Rec. Object Weight	Typical Use Case
Two Finger SoftActuator	2	Adaptive	Rectangular / Light structured	< 300 g	Custom two-point gripping modules
Three Finger SoftActuator	3	Centric / Radial	Circular / Cylindrical	< 450 g	Adaptive fruit or vial handling
Parallel Four Finger SoftActuator	4	Parallel	Structured / Multi-contact	< 600 g	Stable multi-point custom gripping
Four Finger SoftActuator	4	Centric / Adaptive	Rounded / Irregular	< 600 g	Adaptive enclosure applications
Six Finger SoftActuator	6	Centric / Enclosing	Spherical / Fragile	< 600 g	High-contact surface distribution
Parallel Six Finger SoftActuator	6	Parallel	Structured / Wide objects	< 1200 g	Custom parallel multi-point gripping
Eight Finger SoftActuator	8	Centric / Maximum enclosure	Spherical / Highly irregular	< 1200 g	Maximum adaptive contact area

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