The Newton Gripper provides the ROV and other subsea vehicles with the ability to interact with the subsea environment to retrieve objects, attach recovery lines, or free a snagged tether!

The gripper has jaws that open to grab objects up to 2.75″ or 7cm in diameter. The plastic jaws are mounted with custom aluminum screws to create a corrosion resistant mechanism that doesn’t need any lubrication. The jaws are driven by a linear actuator that uses a geared brushed motor and lead screw. The main body is air-filled and sealed with O-rings. We’ve spent a lot of time testing it at pressure and it’s rated to 300m depth with plenty of safety factor.



The motor inside is controlled by a purpose-built brushed motor controller that accepts a standard servo-style PWM signal so that the gripper can be controlled just like our thrusters and lights. Power can be provided by the same battery that drives the thrusters as the gripper is compatible with 9-18v input and draws up to 6A current. It automatically detects motor stall conditions and stops the motor so that the gripper will always stop at the right moment. Check out the launch video to see that in action! 





BlueRobotics
Manipulator Tools
Newton Subsea Gripper - Marine Thinking
Newton Subsea Gripper - Marine Thinking
Newton Subsea Gripper - Marine Thinking
Newton Subsea Gripper - Marine Thinking
Newton Subsea Gripper
  • SKU: BR-100789-R1-MT-2

Newton Subsea Gripper

$1,299.00
The Newton Gripper provides the BlueROV2 and other subsea vehicles with the ability to interact with the subsea environment to retrieve objects, attach recovery lines, or free a snagged tether! Includes everything needed for installation on the BlueROV2.

    The Newton Gripper provides the ROV and other subsea vehicles with the ability to interact with the subsea environment to retrieve objects, attach recovery lines, or free a snagged tether!

    The gripper has jaws that open to grab objects up to 2.75″ or 7cm in diameter. The plastic jaws are mounted with custom aluminum screws to create a corrosion resistant mechanism that doesn’t need any lubrication. The jaws are driven by a linear actuator that uses a geared brushed motor and lead screw. The main body is air-filled and sealed with O-rings. We’ve spent a lot of time testing it at pressure and it’s rated to 300m depth with plenty of safety factor.



    The motor inside is controlled by a purpose-built brushed motor controller that accepts a standard servo-style PWM signal so that the gripper can be controlled just like our thrusters and lights. Power can be provided by the same battery that drives the thrusters as the gripper is compatible with 9-18v input and draws up to 6A current. It automatically detects motor stall conditions and stops the motor so that the gripper will always stop at the right moment. Check out the launch video to see that in action! 





    Parameter Value
    Electrical
    Supply Voltage 9 - 18 volts
    PWM Logic Voltage 3.3 volts
    PWM Neutral Signal 1500 µs
    PWM Open Signal >1530 µs-1900 µs
    PWM Close Signal <1470 µs-1100 µs
    Peak Current 6 amps
    Mechanical
    Grip Force (at tip) 97N 22lbf
    Grip Force (in middle) 124N 28lbf
    Push-rod Axial Load Rating 3 kg 6.6 lb
    Minimum Linear Piston Travel 13.5 mm 0.53 in
    Jaw Opening 62 mm 2.44 in
    Time to Open/Close 1.6 secs
    Cable
    Cable Used CAB-A-3-22AWG
    Cable Length 635 mm 25 in
    Conductor Gauge 22 AWG
    Wires Black - Ground

    Red - Power

    Yellow - Signal
    Installed Penetrators
    Device Side WLP-M06-4.5MM-LC
    Cable End WLP-M10-4.5MM-LC
    Internals
    Flange Cap Seal (2x) O-ring Buna-N-021 -70A
    Jaw Side Seal X-ring Buna-N-204 -70A
    Insertion Tool for Insulation Displacement Connector Kyocera AVX - 067000773001000 - Hand Tool (Digi-Key)
    Kyocera AVX - 069176701602000 - Tool Bit (Digi-Key)
    Physical
    Housing Material Aluminum 6061-T6
    Pressure Rating 300 m 984 ft
    Overall Length (Closed) 303.2 mm 11.94 in
    Overall Length (Open) 309.2 mm 12.17 in
    Body Primary Diameter 36 mm 1.42 in
    Bracket Mounting Hole Spacing 16 mm 0.63 in
    Bracket Screw Size M5x0.8
    Weight in Air (w/ cable) 524 g 18.5 oz
    Weight in Water (w/ cable) 267 g 9.4 oz
    Functionality
    Firmware Source Newton Gripper


    2D Drawings

    Newton Gripper Assembly

    Newton Gripper Mount



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