Discrete and Process Automation

'Highest-payload’ vacuum gripper introduced by OnRobot

22 March 2025

Robotics firm OnRobot has released its new VGP30 vacuum gripper, a powerful 66 lb payload gripper designed for palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and porous surfaces.

Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot, explained: “The VGP30 is engineered to maximize manufacturers’ throughput and flexibility. With its high payload capacity, intelligent vacuum control, and seamless integration, the VGP30 enables users to automate demanding palletizing tasks with ease, reduce energy costs, and achieve same-day installation.”

Source: OnRobotSource: OnRobot

Features of the VGP30:

· A high payload, and it is capable of handling up to 66 lbs.

· Immediately ready to use out of the box, including all necessary hardware and software for seamless integration with most robot brands.

· Intelligent vacuum control. It automatically adjusts to any box size or interlayer, optimizing air consumption and reducing energy costs.

· The VGP30 provides failsafe and flexible operations and has two channels that can be operated together or independently, and it is `convenient for handling small boxes.

· The VGP30 integrates with OnRobot’s D:PLOY platform, which is the first automatic software development platform that allows for the configuration of complete, off-the-shelf robotic systems for high-mix manufacturing applications.

For more information on the VGP30, visit the OnRobot website.

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