DHEF-20 adaptive silicone fin-gripper unit

The Festo DHEF-20 is an adaptive gripper that uses flexible silicone fin-ray style fingers to grip objects of different shapes. When the fingers press against a workpiece, their structure deforms and wraps around the object, which spreads the contact force and helps protect sensitive items. The gripper is pneumatically actuated, and the fingers are a soft design intended for handling in food, packaging, and logistics. The fingers can be replaced when worn and can be selected in food compatible materials in some versions. The body mounts directly on a robot or handling system, and the unit works with standard compressed air connections. Typical applications include picking fruit and vegetables, bakery items, pharmaceutical packs, bottles, and parts with irregular geometry. The adaptive finger design reduces the need for custom gripper jaws when product variety is high.