These pre-machined modular blanks enable engineers to create bespoke grippers tailored to specific workpiece shapes and application requirements without the need to design blanks from scratch.

Available in pre-machined blanks to fit popular brands such as Schunk, Destaco and SMC, WDS finger grippers offer a practical, time-saving solution across multiple industries. Each blank is crafted with precision to ensure consistent dimensional accuracy, providing a consistent and reliable foundation for customisation. This precision reduces initial setup and machining time, minimises errors during the design phase, and ensures optimal performance in the finished component. These semi-finished blanks accommodate both minor adjustments and intricate machining, ensuring that each gripper can be tuned for optimal surface contact, pressure distribution, and secure holding.

Broad Industrial Applications

These customisable grippers are suitable for a wide variety of tasks, including machine tending, pick-and-place systems, assembly processes, automated handling, and sorting operations. They can be applied in industries as diverse as electronics, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, packaging, and general manufacturing.

“Finger gripper blanks strike the perfect balance between customisation and efficiency,” said Sam Wilkinson, Technical Manager at WDS Components Ltd. “They give engineers the freedom to create the exact gripper they need while reducing downtime and accelerating the path from concept to production.”

From gripping fragile circuit boards in an electronics facility to handling heavy-duty metal parts in an automotive plant, WDS finger grippers provide a stable, customisable base that helps engineers achieve the ideal gripping solution for their specific automation challenges.

High Quality Material Options

Available in aluminium and steel, WDS finger gripper blanks are built to withstand the rigours of demanding environments. Aluminium blanks provide a lightweight option ideal for applications where reduced mass is beneficial, while steel blanks offer strength and durability for heavier loads or harsh operating conditions. In both cases, precision manufacturing ensures that each gripper blank performs consistently across its service life.

Driving Productivity and Flexibility

WDS finger gripper blanks enable faster design iterations and therefore improved machine uptime. Engineers can test and refine gripping solutions quickly, without sacrificing quality or safety. This capability allows production teams to adapt to changing product designs, smaller batch sizes, and evolving automation needs with more regularity, helping businesses stay competitive in fast-moving markets.

For more information on the new range of WDS finger gripper blanks, please visit www.wdscomponents.com

About WDS Components Ltd

WDS Components is a leading European manufacturer and global supplier of standard parts and machine accessories. With a long history dating back to 1952 when it was known as the “Woodside Die Sinking Company,” our range of products is characterised by unrivalled choice, high quality, and superior performance at competitive prices. Equipment manufacturers, maintenance engineers, small businesses and individuals internationally rely on WDS’ large

selection of components, standard parts and machine accessories, and we are proud to serve some of the most prestigious companies in the world. Our “Stock Guarantee” promises that over 98% of our range is on hand, and can be shipped the same day from our global distribution centre in the UK using best-in-class couriers.

Our commitment to engineering excellence is delivered through continuous improvement. The experience of our in-house engineers spans decades, combining a highly experienced technical team and the next generation of graduate engineers who concentrate on the latest developments in design and manufacturing technology.

Our website WDSCOMPONENTS.COM offers our entire product catalogue online; customers can order at their convenience 24/7. CAD models are free to download and compatible with industry standard software. Our technical and customer care teams are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction.

WDS Components is the home of standard parts and machine accessories.

Further Information:

Website: WDS COMPONENTS.COM

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/industrial-automation/finger-grippers