Electric gripper kit for Dobot Magician E6

Quick Answer: The Electric gripper kit for Dobot Magician E6 is a motor-driven end tool with opening and closing jaws that mounts on the Magician E6 cobot. It lets the arm grasp objects of different shapes by squeezing them, and is used to teach pick-and-place, gripping control and end-effector programming.

How an Electric Gripper Holds a Part

An electric gripper closes its jaws with a small electric motor, driven by signals from the robot controller. Unlike suction, which needs a flat, sealed surface, or an electromagnet, which only holds steel, jaws can grasp a cube, a cylinder or an irregular part as long as it fits between the fingers. That versatility makes the electric gripper kit for Dobot Magician E6 the general-purpose tool in most student cells.

The gripper adds new steps to a pick-and-place program. Students open the jaws before approaching, position the part centred between the fingers, close and let the grip settle before lifting, then open again at the drop point. On grippers that allow it, they also set how far the jaws open and how firmly they close, balancing a secure hold against crushing a soft part.

Stroke, grip force and the control options available depend on the gripper model supplied; confirm these before ordering if your projects involve fragile or very small parts.

Care & Handling

• Mount the electric gripper on the E6 tool flange with the arm powered down, and tighten the fixings evenly.
• Keep fingers out of the jaws during testing; even small grippers pinch hard enough to hurt.
• Check the jaw pads for wear or dirt, which reduce friction and let parts slip.
• Route the gripper cable so it cannot snag or be stretched when the wrist rotates.

Applications

• Stacking and sorting blocks of different shapes in pick-and-place exercises
• Machine-tending simulations, loading and unloading parts from a fixture
• Grip force and friction investigations, comparing how securely different materials are held
• Assembly tasks such as placing pegs into holes, which need accurate centring

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

Colleges and training centres usually buy the electric gripper as the first end tool for an E6 cell because it handles the widest range of practice parts. LabEquip lists it beside the Dobot Magician E6 in the Stem Kits range; ask through the contact page about matching quantities to your arms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose an electric gripper instead of a suction cup?

Choose jaws for parts without a flat, smooth top, such as cylinders, pegs or irregular shapes, and for porous materials that a suction cup cannot seal against. Suction is quicker for flat, smooth parts like tiles and boxes.

How does the gripper hold a part without dropping it?

The jaws press on opposite sides of the part, and friction between the jaw surfaces and the part carries its weight. Heavier or slippery parts need more grip force, clean pads or a shape the jaws can wrap around.

Can it pick up fragile objects?

It can if the grip is gentle enough. Where the gripper allows force or position control, set a light grip and test on a sample first. Very delicate items may suit a suction cup better.

Will this gripper fit the original Dobot Magician?

It is listed for the Magician E6, which uses a different tool mount and controller from the original desktop Magician. Do not assume it fits other arms; the smaller Magician has its own end tools.

Why must the program wait after closing the jaws?

The motor needs a moment to close fully and settle. Lifting too early can leave the part half-gripped, so it slips or swings. A short pause, or waiting for a grip-complete signal where available, makes picks reliable.

How do students centre a part between the jaws?

They teach the pick position with the part in place, then check from two sides that the jaws close evenly. An off-centre grip pushes the part sideways as the jaws close and can knock it out of position.

Last Updated: September 2026