Schunk
Founded in 1945 in Germany, SCHUNK is a family-owned multinational corporation specializing in workholding, toolholding, robotic gripping systems, and automation components. Headquartered near Stuttgart, a hub for automotive and mechanical engineering, SCHUNK operates four production sites in Germany and the USA, with subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its precision engineering, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, electronics, and general automation.
Core Product Categories:
Workholding Systems
Chucks, Centric Vises, and Zero-Point Clamping Systems: SCHUNK offers over 1,200 standardized and customizable workholding solutions. Its VERO-S quick-change pallet system enables ultra-fast setup times (under 1 minute) for machining centers, boosting productivity.
Static and Rotary Tables: Designed for high-precision 5-axis machining, these systems ensure minimal runout and maximum repeatability.
Toolholding Technologies
Hydraulic Expansion Toolholders: SCHUNK pioneered hydraulic chucking in 1978, offering runout accuracy < 0.003 mm, vibration damping, and tool life extension by up to 40%. The TENDO series includes standard, slim, and intelligent (iTENDO² with real-time monitoring) variants.
Shrink Fit and Mechanical Toolholders: Catering to high-speed milling and drilling, these systems balance rigidity and ease of use.
Robotic Gripping and Automation
Electric and Pneumatic Grippers: SCHUNK’s PGN-Plus series (2-finger parallel grippers) and SDH series (3-finger adaptive grippers) handle workpieces from 0.01 kg to 1,200 kg with precision.
Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Components: The LWA 4P lightweight robot arm and EGN gripper series are safety-certified for human-robot collaboration, featuring torque sensors and compliant motion control.
Sensorized Grippers: Equipped with force/torque sensors, these grippers enable delicate assembly tasks (e.g., electronics, medical devices) with tactile feedback.
Linear Motion and Handling Systems
Linear Modules and Rotary Units: For precise positioning in pick-and-place, assembly, and inspection tasks.
Heavy-Duty Grippers: Designed for automotive body-in-white (BIW) welding and foundry applications, withstanding harsh environments.
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