SMC Corporation MHSH3-32DB 3-Finger Cylindrical Gripper

The SMC MHSH3-32DB is a 32 mm bore, parallel-style 3‑finger air gripper with a center through‑hole designed to envelop round workpieces and handle loading or unloading from machine tool chucks. As part of the MHSH3 series, this through‑hole variant grips cylindrical, spherical, or other round parts with three fingers providing enveloping contact for stable, repeatable handling. The center through‑hole accommodates a push actuator to ensure proper release of workpieces, making it well suited for automation cells and fixtures where reliable part release is required. Common catalog configurations list the MHSH3-32DB as a dual‑acting, through‑hole mount option, and the MHSH3 family offers bore sizes from 16 to 80 mm to match a wide range of part diameters. Operating pressure for this model is specified at 0.1–0.6 MPa, aligning with standard compact pneumatic gripper performance. Ideal applications include gripping and transferring round parts in CNC chuck setups, loading/unloading operations in fixtures, and pick‑and‑place tasks where a three‑finger enveloping grip provides secure handling without marring the surface of the workpiece.