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VGP20

VGP20

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The VGP20 is the world's most powerful electric vacuum gripper with a payload of 20 kg (44.1 lb). It eliminates the cost, complexity, and maintenance of pneumatic grippers. Ideal for carton palletizing, including thin and porous recycled cardboard, and bulky irregular shipping bags. Built-in intelligence and multi-channel functionality ensure fail-safe operation and flexibility. Up to 90% savings in operating and maintenance costs compared to pneumatic solutions.

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  • Payload up to 20 kg (44.1 lb)
  • Up to 90% cost savings vs. pneumatic grippers
  • Built-in intelligence and multi-channel functionality
  • Handles porous, irregular shapes and thin cardboard
  • No compressed air required
  • Easy-to-replace suction cup option
  • Compatible with any leading robot

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Evidence-graded claims from the OnRobot deep report

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  • OnRobot acquired Purple Robotics (vacuum gripper developers for cobots) following a $152M Series C growth equity investment from Summit Partners in 2022

    The acquisition of Purple Robotics and the Summit Partners investment are independently reported by Robotics247 [13] and corroborated by Private Equity Wire [12] and Tracxn [11], providing multi-source third-party confirmation; however, post-acquisition integration outcomes and product-level impact remain unverified.

    from OnRobot deep report →
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  • The VGP30 vacuum gripper can handle payloads of up to 30 kg using dual independent vacuum channels with intelligent automatic vacuum flow adjustment

    The 30 kg payload and dual-channel vacuum adjustment specifications are stated on OnRobot's official VGP30 product page [4] with high internal consistency, but no independent lab test, customer validation, or third-party review in the dossier confirms real-world performance under these rated conditions.

    from OnRobot deep report →
Ugly
  • D:PLOY reduces collaborative robot application deployment time from a full day to a few hours

    This figure appears only on OnRobot's official product pages and press releases [9][14]; no independent customer report, third-party benchmark, or field study in the dossier corroborates the specific time-reduction claim.

    from OnRobot deep report →
  • The RG2 and RG6 finger grippers reduce robot programming time by 70% through automatic grip detection and no-manual-programming features

    The 70% programming-time-reduction figure is stated solely on OnRobot's own RG2 and RG6 product pages [2][3]; no independent user study, teardown, or third-party benchmark in the dossier validates this specific percentage.

    from OnRobot deep report →
  • The Dual Quick Changer tool changer delivers approximately 50% increase in production efficiency

    The ~50% production efficiency increase is a vendor-only claim from OnRobot's official product pages [2][3]; no independent customer outcome, case study, or third-party measurement in the dossier supports this figure.

    from OnRobot deep report →

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