SMC MHL2-20D1 Parallel Type Air Gripper

The SMC MHL2-20D1 Parallel Type Air Gripper is a double-acting pneumatic end-effector from SMC Corporation that grips, holds, and moves parts with two parallel jaws. Used in robotic tooling, pick-and-place stations, assembly machines, and material‑handling systems, it delivers reliable gripping and repeatable motion for a wide range of workpieces. With a 20 mm bore piston and a 10 mm stroke per jaw (20 mm total), it mounts via standard holes on the body and jaws and operates at about 0.1–0.7 MPa. The aluminum alloy body and hardened steel fingers provide durability in industrial environments, with port sizes of M5 or 1/8" depending on the model and pre-lubricated, low-maintenance operation. Applications include gripping, pick‑and‑place, and part transfer, making it suitable for electronics assembly, automotive part handling, conveyor transfer stations, and precision positioning tasks that require high repeatability. Common replacements include SMC MHL2‑25D1, SMC MHL2‑20DP, and Festo DGP‑20‑S.