What Are Robot Gripper Fingers?
Gripper fingers (also called gripper jaws) are the components on a pneumatic or electric parallel gripper that directly contact and hold the workpiece during automated handling operations. They are wear components by design — subject to mechanical friction, clamping force cycles, and environmental contamination over millions of operating cycles.
When fingers wear, the symptoms are consistent across brands:
- Workpiece slipping or position deviation
- Visible surface damage or marking on parts
- Inconsistent pick-and-place accuracy
- Increased cycle time due to re-gripping
Replacement is a standard maintenance requirement in high-volume production environments. Rather than replacing the entire gripper unit, manufacturers can replace or upgrade just the fingers — significantly reducing downtime and cost.
Supported Brands & Models
Select your gripper brand below for detailed replacement guides, compatible models, and engineering specifications.
Festo DHPS
DHPS series — Industrial parallel gripper for European automation
Zimmer GMP
GMP series — Precision parallel gripper for heavy-duty applications
OnRobot RG
RG series — Collaborative robot gripper with flexible finger options
Robotiq 2F
2F-85, 2F-140 — Adaptive gripper for collaborative and light industrial
Replacement Engineering Approach
Every custom replacement finger at MUXI Precision follows the same engineering workflow:
Evaluate
Gripper model, finger condition, workpiece, environment
Design
CAD modeling, material selection, surface treatment
Manufacture
CNC machining, inspection, delivery ready for install
Not sure which brand or model you need? Send us your existing finger or gripper details — we will evaluate compatibility and recommend the optimal solution.