Published 09/11/2026

SMW Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Offer Flexibility and Precision for Automated Work Cells

IMTS 2026: SMW Autoblok’s Motiact series of mechatronic grippers is designed to perform precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in CNC machines and automated work cells.

Edited by: MMS Editorial Team

Source: SMW Autoblok

SMW Autoblok features the Motiact series of mechatronic grippers. The Motiact mechatronic gripper series is designed to perform precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in and out of CNC machines and automated work cells.

These grippers are equipped with an incremental measuring system to promote gripping pressure, linear positioning and speed control as standard features. All models feature a Profinet or I/O Link interface to promote seamless integration into existing systems.

There are four series of Motiact grippers featuring a range of sizes and gripping forces:

MX-S (Small Parts): 3 / 6 / 8 mm strokes per jaw and gripping force of 40 / 150 / 250 N. It is well-suited for cobot applications, pick-and-place tasks and handling delicate or smaller workpieces.
MX-M (Universal): 8 / 13 mm strokes per jaw and gripping force of 1200 / 1800 N. It is well-suited for machine-tending applications, with a substantial weight capacity and gripping force to accommodate various workpieces
MX-U (Universal): 55 mm strokes per jaw and gripping force of 300 N. It is designed for a larger range of products, part families, delicate parts and medical applications where parts must be handled carefully.
MX-L (Long-Stroke): 55 / 99 mm jaw strokes per jaw and gripping force of 27,000 / 40,000 N. With a maximum weight capacity of up to 200 kg, these robust, larger jaw stroke grippers are designed for larger part applications.

Motiact grippers can be paired with SMW Autoblok’s optional contactless inductive coupling system, eliminating cables while supporting full 360-degree continuous rotation of the end-of-arm tooling. These grippers are rated up to IP67 for durability in demanding environments.

Designed to be self-locking, Motiact grippers maintain their gripping force and position mechanically even in the event of an unexpected power failure. Equipped with absolute or incremental measurement systems, the grippers enable constant monitoring and adjustment of jaw positions.

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