Posted to News on 15th Aug 2025, 17:00
RARUK Automation announces UK partnership with GRIP to expand cobot capabilities
RARUK Automation has announced an exclusive partnership with GRIP. Based in Germany, GRIP is a specialist in intelligent tool changing systems for collaborative robots. This agreement will bring GRIP's innovative solutions to UK manufacturers, enabling users to enhance the flexibility, safety and efficiency of their collaborative robot cells.
RARUK Automation is a long-standing distributor of the Universal Robots range, as well as complementary end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and application solutions. GRIP is an exciting addition to RARUK Automation's product line-up, for customers seeking expanded automation capabilities.
GRIP's tool changers are designed to integrate seamlessly with Universal Robots, with a URCap for easy set-up and programming. With both manual and automatic options available, the systems allow a single robot to perform multiple tasks by switching between tools quickly and safely.
Manual tool changers
Also referred to as manual connectors, these changers feature a mechanical release lever, which can be operated one-handed. They deliver high durability, precision and repeatability (xtagstartz0.02 mm). With a locking pin to prevent unintentional release, user safety is prioritised with GRIP manual tool changers. These low weight connectors, made of anodised aluminium, can withstand high loads.
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