Low Profile Air Gripper

Series MHF2

Low profile air gripper with space-saving design is newly released.

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 Low Profile Air Gripper

Series MHF2
Height is approximately 1/3 the size of
an equivalent Series MHZ2.
MHZ2-20D3 (mm)
42 Bore size Height
8 19
12 25
16 33
20 41

MHF2-12D
72.8

25 52

50

The low profile design saves

space and reduces bending Low profile
design
moments.
Improved accuracy with smooth
operation 
Reduced bending moment and vibration

Stroke selection is available.

3 standard stroke lengths are available for each bore size.
Stroke can be selected to suit the work piece.
ø8 ø12 ø16 ø20

Short 8 12 16 20
mm mm mm mm

Medium 16 24 32 40
mm mm mm mm

Long 32 48 64 80
mm mm mm mm

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With positioning pin holes

Auto switches can be mounted on both sides.

Piping is available from 2 directions

Linear guide provides:
Piping port position can be specified using a part number.
High precision and high rigidity with
martensitic stainless steel
Centralized wiring and piping are possible.
Axial piping

Side piping

Easy positioning for

mounting attachments
With positioning pin holes

High degree of mounting flexibility Strong holding force

As no brackets are required, mounting height Double piston construction achieves compact
can be minimized. design with strong holding force.
q

Mounting is possible
from 4 directions.

w
Model Bore size Holding force (N)
q w
MHF2-8D 8 19
MHZ2-10D 10 11
MHF2-12D 12 48
MHZ2-20D 20 42
w e r
MHF2-16D 16 90
MHZ2-25D 25 65
MHF2-20D 20 141
MHZ2-32D 32 158

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Model Selection
Model Selection

Selection procedure
Step 1 Confirm gripping force Step 2 Confirm gripping point Step 3 Confirm external force on fingers

Step 1 Confirmation of gripping force

Confirmation of conditions Calculation of required gripping force Model selection from gripping force graph

MHF2-12D
Example Work piece weight: 0.15kg Model selection criteria with respect to work piece weight 70 Pressure 0.7MPa
 Although differences will exist depending on factors such as
shape and the coefficient of friction between attachments and 60 0.6MPa
work pieces, select a model which will provide a gripping force
50 0.5MPa
10 to 20 times the weight of the work piece.
Gripping method: External gripping (Note1) Refer to the model selection illustration for more 38 40 0.4MPa
information.

Holding force N
 Furthermore, in cases with high acceleration or impact, etc., it
30 0.3MPa
is necessary to allow an even greater margin of safety. 20 0.2MPa

Example 10
When it is desired to set the gripping force at 20 times or more the work piece weight.
Required griping force = 0.15 kg x 20 x 9.8 m/s2 = Approx. 29.4N or more 0 20 30 40 60 80

Holding point L mm

Length of gripping point : 30mm Selecting the MHF2-12D

The gripping force is obtained from
the intersection point of the gripping
point distance L=30mm and a
pressure of 0.4MPa.
Gripping force N=38N
Operating pressure : 0.4MPa A gripping force of 38N satisfies the
required gripping force of 29.4N.
Therefore, the selection of MHF2-12D
is appropriate.

Model selection illustration

When gripping a work piece as in the
figure to the left and with the following
definitions,
F : Gripping force (N)
: Coefficient of friction between
attachments and work piece
F F m : Work piece mass (kg)
g : Gravitational acceleration (= 9.8m/s 2)
mg : Work piece weight (N)

μF
mg
μF the conditions under which the work
piece will not drop are
Gripping force at least 10 to 20 times the work piece weight
The "10 to 20 times or more of the work piece weight" recommended by 2 F 쏜 mg
SMC is calculated with the safety margin of a = 4, which allows for
impacts that occur during normal transportation, etc.
Number of fingers
and therefore,
When = 0.2 When = 0.1
mg
F쏜
mg mg 2x
F= x4 F= x4
2 x 0.2 2 x 0.1 With "a" as the safety margin, F is
determined as follows:
= 10 x mg = 20 x mg
mg
F= xa
2x
10 x work piece weight 20 x work piece weight

(Note) Even in cases where the coefficient of friction is greater than = 0.2, for safety reasons, SMC recommends selecting a gripping force
which is at least 10 to 20 times the work piece weight.
If is necessary to allow a greater safety margin for high accelerations and strong impacts, etc.

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Step 1 Effective gripping force: Series MHF2

 Expressing the effective grip- External gripping Internal gripping

ping force
The effective gripping force
shown in the graphs to the right
is expressed as F, which is the
thrust of one finger when both
fingers and attachments are in

L
L
full contact with the work piece
as shown in the figure below. F F

MHF2-8D  MHF2-12D 

70
Pressure 0.7MPa
30
Pressure 0.7MPa 60
0.6MPa
Gripping force N

Gripping force N

0.6MPa 50 0.5MPa
20 0.5MPa 40 0.4MPa
0.4MPa
30 0.3MPa
0.3MPa
10 20
0.2MPa
0.2MPa
10

0 10 20 30 40 0 20 40 60 80
Gripping point L mm Gripping point L mm

MHF2-16D  MHF2-20D 
140
210
Pressure 0.7MPa
Pressure 0.7MPa
120
0.6MPa 180
0.6MPa
100
Gripping force N

Gripping force N

0.5MPa 150
0.5MPa
80
0.4MPa 120
0.4MPa
60
90 0.3MPa
0.3MPa
40 60 0.2MPa
0.2MPa

20 30

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Gripping point L mm Gripping point L mm

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Model Selection

Step 2 Effective gripping force: Series MHF2

External gripping Internal gripping
The air gripper should be operated so that
the amount of overhang "H" will stay within
the range given in the graphs below.
If the work piece gripping point goes beyond

the range limits, this will have an adverse

effect on the life of the air gripper.
L

L
Holding point
H
H Holding point

MHF2-8D  MHF2-12D 
50 80

40 P
re 0.5MPa P 0.5MPa
ss 60 re
ur ss
e 0.6MPa ur
0. 0.6MPa
Overhang Hmm
Overhang Hmm

2M 0.7MPa e
30 0.
P 2M 0.7MPa
a P
0.

0. a
3M

40
3M
0.
Pa

P
0.

4M

a
4M

20
P
Pa

20
10

0 10 20 30 40 50 0 20 40 60 80

Gripping point L mm Gripping point L mm

MHF2-16D  MHF2-20D 
100
100 0.5MPa
P
re
P

ss
re

80 0.5MPa 0.6MPa
ur
ss

e
ur

80
0.
e

2M

0.6MPa
0.

Overhang Hmm
Overhang Hmm

0.
P

0.7MPa
2M

3M
0.

60
3M

P
a

0.7MPa 60 0. a
P

4M
a
0.

P
4M

a
Pa

40
40

20 20

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Gripping point L mm Gripping point L mm

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Step 3 Confirmation of external force on fingers: Series MHF2

L
Mp Mr
Fv My

L
L: Distance to the point at which the load is applied (mm)
Maximum allowable moment
Allowable vertical load
Model Pitch moment Yaw moment Roll moment
Fv (N)
Mp (N m) My(N m) Mr (N m)

MHF2-8D 58 0.26 0.26 0.53

MHF2-12D 98 0.68 0.68 1.4
MHF2-16D 176 1.4 1.4 2.8
MHF2-20D 294 2 2 4
Note) The load and moment values in the table indicate static values.

Calculation of allowable external force

Calculation example
(when moment load is applied)

When a load off = 10N is operating, which applies

pitch moment to point L = 30 mm from the end of
the MHF2-12D finger.
M(Maximum allowable moment)(N m) 0.68
Allowable load F(N) = Allowable load F =
L x 10-3 30 x 10-3
= 22.7 (N)
( Unit converted invariable number)
Load f = 10 (N) 쏝 22.7 (N)
Therefore, it can be used.

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Series MHF2
ø8, ø12, ø16, ø20

How to Order

MHF 2 12 D M9B
Made to Order
Refer to page 5-85 for details.

Number of fingers Number of auto switches

2 2 finger — 2 pcs.
S 1 pc.
Bore size (mm)
8 8 Auto switch type
12 12 — Without auto switch (built-in magnet)
16 16
20 20 Body option
—: Axial direction piping type R: Side piping type
Action
D Double acting

Stroke
— Short stroke
1 Middle stroke
2 Long stroke

Port
Port

Applicable Auto Switches/Refer to auto switches guide for further information.

Auto switch model Lead wire length (m)∗
Indicator

Special Electrical Wiring Load voltage Pre-wired

light

Type Electrical entry direction 0.5 1 3 5 connector Applicable load

function entry (Output)
DC AC Perpendicular In-line (—) (M) (L) (Z)
3-wire (NPN) M9NV M9N 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 IC
5 V, 12 V
— 3-wire (PNP) M9PV M9P 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 circuit
Solid state auto switch

2-wire 12 V M9BV M9B 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 —

Diagnostic 3-wire (NPN) M9NWV M9NW 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 IC
5 V, 12 V
indication Grommet Yes 3-wire (PNP) 24 V — M9PWV M9PW 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 circuit Relay,
PLC
(2-colour indicator) 2-wire 12 V M9BWV M9BW 앬 앬 앬 앪 앪 —
3-wire (NPN) M9NAV∗∗ M9NA∗∗ 앪 앪 앬 앪 앪 IC
Water resistant 5 V, 12 V
3-wire (PNP) M9PAV∗∗ M9PA∗∗ 앪 앪 앬 앪 앪 circuit
(2-colour indicator)
2-wire 12 V M9BAV∗∗ M9BA∗∗ 앪 앪 앬 앪 앪 —
∗∗ Water resistant type auto switches can be mounted on the above models, but in such case SMC cannot guarantee water resistance.
∗ Lead wire length symbols: 0.5 m ······ — (Example) M9NW ∗ Auto switches marked with “” are made to order specification.
1 m ······ M (Example) M9NWM
3 m ······ L (Example) M9NWL
5 m ······ Z (Example) M9NWZ
Note) When using the 2-colour indicator type, please make the setting so that the indicator is lit in red to ensure the detection at the proper position of the air gripper.

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Specifications
Fluid Air
ø8: 0.15 to 0.7 MPa
Operating pressure
ø12 to 20: 0.1 to 0.7 MPa
Ambient and fluid temperature Ҁ10 to 60폶C (with no condensation)
Repeatability 앐0.05 mmNote1)
Short stroke 120 c.p.m.
Maximum
operating Middle stroke 120 c.p.m.
frequency Long stroke 60 c.p.m.
Lubrication Not required
Action Double acting
Auto switch (Optional) Note2) Solid state switch (3-wire, 2-wire)
Note 1) This is the value when no offset load is applied to the finger.
Symbol When an offset load is applied to the finger, the maximum value is 앐0.15 mm due to
the influence of backlash of the rack and pinion.
Double acting: Note 2) Refer to page 6-15 for further information on auto switch specifications.
Internal grip

Model
Note1)
Gripping force Unobstructed
Double acting: Opening capacity
Cylinder Note2)
External grip /closing (cm3)
Action Model bore Effective holding stroke Weight
(mm) force per g
finger N (Both sides) Finger Finger
mm open side close side
MHF2-8D 8 65 0.7 0.6
MHF2-8D1 8 19 16 85 1.1 1.0
MHF2-8D2 32 120 2.0 1.9
Made to Order: Individual Specifications MHF2-12D 12 155 1.9 1.6
MHF2-12D1 12 48 24 190 3.3 3.0
Symbol Specifications/Description Double MHF2-12D2 48 275 6.1 5.8
-X83 With an adjustable opening/closing finger positioning acting MHF2-16D 16 350 4.9 4.1
MHF2-16D1 16 90 32 445 8.2 7.4
MHF2-16D2 64 650 14.9 14.0
MHF2-20D 20 645 8.7 7.3
Made to Order
MHF2-20D1 20 141 40 850 15.1 13.7
Symbol Specifications/Description MHF2-20D2 80 1,225 28.0 26.6
-X4 Heat resistance (100°C) Note 1) At the pressure of 0.5 MPa, when holding point L is 20 mm.
-X5 Fluororubber seal Note 2) Excluding the auto switch weight
-X50 Without magnet
-X53 EPDM seal/Fluorine grease
-X63 Fluorine grease
-X79 Grease for food processing machines, Fluorine grease
-X79A Grease for food processing machines
-X81A Anti-corrosive treatment of finger
-X81B Anti-corrosive treatment of finger, guide and joint
-X83 With an adjustable opening/closing finger positioning

Moisture
Control Tube
Series IDK
When operating an actuator with a small diameter
and a short stroke at a high frequency, the dew
condensation (water droplet) may occur inside the
piping depending on the conditions.
Simply connecting the moisture control tube to the
actuator will prevent dew condensation from oc-
curring. For details, refer to the IDK series in the
Best Pneumatics No. 6.
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Construction

MHF2-8D, MHF2-8D1

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q w u !3 !1 !0 !2

!8 !4 @0 @1 o
MHF2-8D2 i !6

Parts list Parts list

No. Description Material Note No. Description Material Note
1 Body Aluminium alloy Hard anodized 11 Head damper Urethane rubber
2 Piston Stainless steel 12 Clip Stainless steel wire
3 Joint Stainless steel Heat treatment 13 Rack Stainless steel Nit riding
4 Guide rail Stainless steel Heat treatment 14 Magnet Rare earth magnet Nickel plated
5 Finger Stainless steel Heat treatment 15 Steel balls High carbon chromium bearing steel
6 Roller stopper Stainless steel 16 Wear ring Synthetic resin
7 Pinion Carbon steel Nit riding 17 Roller High carbon chromium bearing steel
8 Cap A Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 18 Needle roller High carbon chromium bearing steel
9 Cap B Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 19 Parallel pin Stainless steel
10 Cap C Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 20 Piston seal NBR
21 Gasket NBR

Replaceable parts list Bolts for body through hole mounting

Kit No. Part No. Number of pieces
Description Contents
MHF2-8D MHF2-8D1 MHF2-8D2 MHF2-8D 2 pieces/unit
Seal kit MHF8-PS MHF8-PS MHF8-PS-2 12, 20, 21 MHF-B08 MHF2-8D1 2 pieces/unit
Finger assembly MHF-A0802 MHF-A0802-1 MHF-A0802-2 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 17, 19 Mounting screw MHF2-8D2 4 pieces/unit
›The bolts for body through hole mounting are
Replacement part/Grease pack part no.:
attached to the product. They are also provided at
Guide unit: GR-S-010 (10 g)
an order of 1 piece or more with the above part
Cylinder unit: GR-L-005 (5 g)

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Construction

MHF2-12D to 20D

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i @2 w @1 !3 u q !1 !0

!2 !7 !5 @0 o
Parts list Parts list
No. Description Material Note No. Description Material Note
1 Body Aluminium alloy Hard anodized 13 Magnet Tare earth magnet Nickel plated
2 Piston Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 14 Steel balls High carbon chromium bearing steel
3 Joint Stainless steel Heat treatment 15 Wear ring Synthetic resin
4 Guide rail Stainless steel Heat treatment ø12: Roller High carbon chromium bearing steel
16
5 Finger Stainless steel Heat treatment ø16 to 20: Parallel pin Stainless steel
6 Roller stopper Stainless steel 17 Needle roller High carbon chromium bearing steel
7 Pinion Carbon steel Nit riding ø12: R shape snap ring
18 Carbon steel Nickel plated
8 Cap A Aluminium alloy Clear anodized ø16 to 20: C type snap ring
9 Cap B Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 19 Parallel pin Stainless steel
10 Cap C Aluminium alloy Clear anodized 20 Piston seal NBR
11 Head damper Urethane rubber 21 Gasket NBR
12 Rack Stainless steel Nit riding 22 Gasket NBR

Replaceable parts list Bolts for body through hole mounting

Kit No. Part No. Number of pieces
Description Contents
MHF2-12D MHF2-12D1 MHF2-12D2 MHF2-12D 2 pieces/unit
Seal kit MHF12-PS MHF12-PS MHF12-PS 20, 21, 22 MHF-B12 MHF2-12D1 2 pieces/unit
Finger assembly MHF-A1202 MHF-A1202-1 MHF-A1202-2 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16,19 Mounting screw MHF2-12D2 4 pieces/unit
Kit No. The bolts for body through hole mounting are
Description Contents attached to the product. They are also provided at
MHF2-16D MHF2-16D1 MHF2-16D2
an order of 1 piece or more with the above part
Seal kit MHF16-PS MHF16-PS MHF16-PS 20, 21, 22 numbers.
Finger assembly MHF-A1602 MHF-A1602-1 MHF-A1602-2 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16,19 Mounting screw When mounting MHF2-16D or MHF2-20D
with the body through holes, use hexagon socket
Kit No. head screws available on the market.
Description Contents
MHF2-20D MHF2-20D1 MHF2-20D2
Seal kit MHF20-PS MHF20-PS MHF20-PS 20, 21, 22
Finger assembly MHF-A2002 MHF-A2002-1 MHF-A2002-2 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16,19 Mounting screw

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Dimensions

MHF2-8D 2-M3 thread depth 4

Scale: 80%
Mounting thread

11
22

4-M3 thread depth 4

Mounting thread 14 4-M2.5 thread depth 3
Attachment mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

ø4
12

26 15
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

6 6
+0.025
2-ø2H9 0 depth 2
10 10

36 32

22 2-M3 thread depth 4 15.8

5.9
E Mounting thread
11

11

14

19
2-ø2.6 through (Mounting hole) E M3
0
17 -0.1 M3
12 12
Finger opening port Finger closing port
2-ø4.5
0.8 0.8
E-E +0.1 Groove for auto switch mounting
Close: 0 0

Use the attached hexagon socket head Open: 8앐1

1.3
screws for mounting holes.
depth 2.5

ø4
16
3
2.5H9 +0.025

+0.025
3
0

ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M3 thread depth 7

Mounting thread

3 28.3 3.4

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Dimensions

MHF2-8D1 2-M3 thread depth 4 Scale: 80%

Mounting thread

11
34

4-M3 thread depth 4 26 4-M2.5 thread depth 3

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

ø4
12

26
15
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

+0.025
2-ø2H9 0 depth 2
7 7

11 11

48 2-M3 thread depth 4 32

Mounting thread
34 15.8

5.9
E
11

11

14

19
E M3
0
2-ø2.6 through (mounting hole) 17 -0.1 Finger closing port
14 14
M3
2-ø4.5
0.8 0.8 Finger opening port
E-E +0.1
Close: 0 0

Open: 16앐1 Groove for auto switch mounting

Use the attached hexagon socket head
screws for mounting holes.
1.3
depth 2.5

ø4
28
+0.025

+0.025
ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5
3
0

3
2.5H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M3 thread depth 7

Mounting thread

3 40.3 3.4

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Dimensions

MHF2-8D2 Scale: 80%

2-M3 thread depth 4
Mounting thread

11
58

4-M3 thread depth 4 50 8-M2.5 thread depth 3

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

ø4
26
12
15
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

+0.025
2-ø2H9 0 depth 2
8 5 5 8

72 2-M3 thread depth 4

Mounting thread
58 32

5.9
E 15.8
11

11

14

19
E
0
4-ø2.6 through 17 -0.1 M3
(mounting hole) 18 0.8 0.8 18
M3 Finger closing port
4-ø4.5 +0.1
Close: 0 0 Finger opening port
E-E
Open: 32앐1
Use the attached hexagon socket head
screws for mounting holes. Groove for auto switch mounting
depth 2.5

1.3
17 17 17
+0.025 ø4
ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5
+0.025

3
0

3
2.5H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

3 64.3 3.4

4-M3 thread depth 7

Mounting thread

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Dimensions

MHF2-12D Scale: 65%

2-M4 thread depth 5
Mounting thread

15
38

4-M4 thread depth 5 28 4-M3 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

M3

ø5
15

33
20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

+0.025
2-ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5
9 9

14 14

40
52

38 2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5 20

Mounting thread
E

7.7
14.8

15

19

E 25
0
2-ø3.4 through 20 -0.1
(mounting hole) 18 18
M5 M5
2-ø5.5
1 1 Finger opening port Finger closing port
E-E +0.1
Close: 0 0
Groove for auto switch mounting
Open: 12앐1
Use the attached hexagon socket head
screws for mounting holes. 1.7

ø4
depth 3

26
+0.030
ø3H9 0 depth 3
+0.025

3.3
3
0
3H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M4 thread depth 10

Mounting thread

4 42 4

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Dimensions

MHF2-12D1 Scale: 65%

2-M4 thread depth 5

Mounting thread

15
54

4-M4 thread depth 5 44 8-M3 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

M3

ø5
15

33
20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

+0.025
12 4.5 4.5 12 2-ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5

40
68

2-M4 thread depth 5 M5

54 20
Finger closing port
E Mounting thread

7.7
14.8

15

19

25
E 0
20 -0.1
2-ø3.4 through (mounting hole) 21 1 1 21
M5
2-ø5.5 +0.1
Close: 0 0 Finger opening port
E-E
Open: 24앐1
Groove for auto switch mounting
Use the attached hexagon socket head
screws for mounting holes.
depth 3

1.7
42
+0.030
ø4
ø3H9 depth 3
+0.025

0
0
3H9

3.3
3

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M4 thread depth 10

4 58 4 Mounting thread

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Dimensions

MHF2-12D2 Scale: 65%

2-M4 thread depth 5
Mounting thread

15
4-M4 thread depth 5 90
8-M3 thread depth 4
Mounting thread 80 Attachment mounting thread

M3

ø5
33

15

20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

+0.025
18 4.5 4.5 18 2-ø2.5H9 0 depth 2.5

M5
2-M4 thread depth 5
Finger closing port
104 Mounting thread 40

90 20

7.7
14.8

15

19
25
E
0
4-ø3.4 through (mounting hole) 20 -0.1
27 1 1 27
4-ø5.5 M5
+0.1
Close: 0 0 Finger opening port
E-E
Open: 48앐1
Use the attached hexagon socket head
+0.025 screws for mounting holes.
ø3H9 0 depth 3
depth 3

26 26 26
+0.025
0
3H9

Groove for auto switch mounting

1.7

ø4
4-M4 thread depth 10
4 94 4 Mounting thread
3.3
3

Groove for
auto switch mounting

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Dimensions

MHF2-16D Scale: 50%

2-M5 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread

20
52

4-M5 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread
36
8-M4 thread depth 4
Attachment mounting thread

20

43

+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3
15 5 5 15

M5
72 50 Finger closing port

52 2-M5 thread depth 5.5 26

10.6
Mounting thread
E
20
20

24

33
E
0
2-ø4.3 through (mounting hole) 27-0.1
25 25

2-ø7.5 M5 x 0.8
1.2 1.2
Finger opening port
E-E +0.1
Close: 0 0
Groove for auto switch mounting
Open: 16앐1
2.2
3

ø4
depth

38
+0.030
ø4H9 0 depth 3
+0.030

4.6
3
0 4H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M5 thread depth 12

Mounting thread
6 57.5 5

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Dimensions

MHF2-16D1 Scale: 50%

2-M5 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread

20
74

4-M5 thread depth 5.5 58 8-M4 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

20

43

+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3
18 5.5 5.5 18

94 2-M5 thread depth 5.5 50 M5

Mounting thread Finger closing port
74 26

10.6
E
20

20

24

33
E
0
2-ø4.3 through 27 -0.1
(mounting hole) 29 1.2 1.2 29
2-ø7.5 +0.1
M5
Close: 0 0
Finger opening port
E-E Open: 32앐1
Groove for auto switch mounting
depth 3

60 2.2
+0.030
ø4H9 0 depth 3
ø4
+0.030
0
4H9

4.6
3

Groove for
2-M5 thread depth 12 auto switch mounting
Mounting thread
6 79.5 5

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Series MHF2
Dimensions

MHF2-16D2 Scale: 50%

2-M5 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread

20
122

4-M5 thread depth 5.5 106 8-M4 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

20

43
+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3

26 5.5 5.5 26 M5
Finger closing port
50
142
2-M5 thread depth 5.5
122 26

10.6
Mounting thread
E
20

20

24
33
E
0
4-ø4.3 through 27 -0.1
37 1.2 1.2 37
(mounting hole)
M5
4-ø7.5 +0.1
Close: 0 0 Finger opening port

E-E Open: 64앐1

Groove for auto switch mounting
3 depth

36 36 36 2.2
+0.030
ø4H9 0 depth 3
+0.030

ø4
0 4H9

4.6
3

Groove for
auto switch mounting

6 127.5 5

4-M5 thread depth 12

Mounting thread

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 Low Profile Air Gripper Series MHF2
Dimensions

MHF2-20D Scale: 50%

2-M6 thread depth 6
Mounting thread

25
56

4-M6 thread depth 6 40 8-M4 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

52
24

+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3
16 16
7.5 7.5

86 62

56 2-M6 thread depth 6 33 M5

Mounting thread Finger closing port
E

13
25

25

30

E 41
0
2-ø5.2 through 31 31 32 -0.1
(mounting hole)
2-ø10 M5
1.2 1.2
Finger opening port
E-E +0.1
Close: 0 0
Open: 20앐1
Groove for auto switch mounting
2.3

38
depth 4

ø4
6

+0.030
ø5H9 0 depth 4
+0.030

3
0
5H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M6 thread depth 15

Mounting thread
6 71 6

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Series MHF2
Dimensions

MHF2-20D1 Scale: 50%

2-M6 thread depth 6
Mounting thread

25
84

4-M6 thread depth 6 68 8-M4 thread depth 4

Mounting thread Attachment mounting thread

24

52
+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3

20 8 8 20

2-M6 thread depth 6 M5

Mounting thread Finger closing port
114 62

84 33

13
25

25

30
41

E
0
2-ø5.2 through 32 -0.1
36 1.2 1.2 36
(mounting hole)
2-ø10 +0.1
M5
Close: 0 0 Finger opening port
E-E
Open: 40앐1
Groove for auto switch mounting

66 2.3
4 depth

ø4

+0.030
+0.030

ø5H9 0 depth 4
6
0 5H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M6 thread depth 15

6 99 6
Mounting thread

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 Low Profile Air Gripper Series MHF2
Dimensions

MHF2-20D2 Scale: 50%

2-M6 thread depth 6

Mounting thread

25
144

8-M4 thread depth 4

128 Attachment mounting thread
4-M6 thread depth 6
Mounting thread

52
24
+0.025
2-ø3H9 0 depth 3
30 8 8 30

2-M6 thread depth 6

174 Mounting thread

62
144
33
E

13
25
25

30
4-ø5.2 through E
0 41
(mounting hole) 32 -0.1
46 1.2 1.2 46
M5 M5
4-ø10
+0.1 Finger opening port Finger closing port
Close: 0 0
E-E
Open: 80앐1 Groove for auto switch mounting
+0.030
ø5H9 0 depth 4 2.3
42 42 42
depth 4

ø4
6
+0.030
0

3
5H9

Groove for
auto switch mounting

4-M6 thread depth 15

6 159 6
Mounting thread

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 Series MHF2
Body Option: Side Piping Type
MHF2-8DR
B A
MHF2-8D1R

C
D D
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Body Option Dimension PP

0RGHO A B C D
MHF2-8DR 
 11 0[
MHF2-8D1R 37

MHF2-8D2R B A
MHF2-12DR
MHF2-16DR
MHF2-20DR

C
D D
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Body Option Dimension PP

0RGHO A B C D
MHF2-8D2R  61 11 M3[
MHF2-12DR 
MHF2-12D1R 7   0[
MHF2-12D2R 
MHF2-16DR 
MHF2-16D1R  76  0[
MHF2-16D2R 
MHF2-20DR 66
MHF2-20D1R 10  23 0[
MHF2-20D2R 

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 Low Profile Air Gripper Series MHF2
Auto Switch Hysteresis Auto Switch Protrusion from the Body End Surface
Auto switches have hysteresis similar to micro switches. Use The amount of auto switch protrusion from the body end surface is
the table below as a guide when adjusting auto switch shown in the table below.
Use this as a standard when mounting, etc.
positions, etc.
Auto switch protrusion
Lead wire type In-line entry Perpendicular entry

Illustration

Hysteresis

Au
L

to
L

sw
Auto switch operating position (ON)

Fi

itc
ng

h
Auto switch operating position (OFF)

er
po
sit
Model D-M9 D-M9W D-M9V D-M9WV

io
n
Open 6.5 6.5 4.5 4.5
Hysteresis MHF2-8D
Close 6.5 6.5 4.5 4.5
D-M9W(V)
D-M9(V) MHF2-8D1
Open 6.5 6.5 4.5 4.5
Red ON Green ON Close 6.5 6.5 4.5 4.5
MHF2-8D 0.5 0.5 1 Open 0.5 0.5 Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-8D2
MHF2-12D 0.5 0.5 1 Close 0.5 0.5 Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-16D 0.5 0.5 1 Open 3 3 1 1
MHF2-12D
MHF2-20D 0.5 0.5 1 Close 3 3 1 1
Open 1 1 Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-12D1
Close 1 1 Ҁ Ҁ
Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Auto Switch Mounting MHF2-12D2
Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Insert the auto switch into the switch mounting groove in the Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-16D
air chuck in the direction shown below, and after setting the Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
mounting position, tighten the attached switch mounting screw Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-16D1
with a screwdriver. Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Strait bladed watch Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
makers screw driver MHF2-16D2
Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-20D
ø5 to ø6
Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Switch installation screw Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-20D1
M2.5 x 4l Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Open Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
MHF2-20D2
Auto switch Close Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ Ҁ
Note) There is no protrusion for sections of the table with no values entered.

Note) Use a screwdriver with a grip diameter of 5 to 6 mm to tighten the

auto switch mounting screw. The tightening torque should be about
0.05 to 0.1N⋅m. When you begin to feel that the screw is being
tightened, turn it further by 90.

Caution
2mm or more

When using an auto

switch on the mounting
"Runoff"
plate side, the switch will
protrude from the end
face as shown below.
Please provide a run off
apace of 2mm or deeper
on the mounting plate.

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 Series MHF2
Installation and Setting of Auto Switch
Various auto switch applications are possible through different combinations of auto switch quantity and detecting positions.
1) Detection of work (External holding)
Detection q Confirmation of finger w Confirmation of work e Confirmation of work
example reset position holding releasing

Finger Work Finger

Detecting holding
fully open fully closed
position position position position

Switch ON at finger reset position Switch ON at work holding position At work holding position [Normal operation]
Operation of (Light: ON) (Light: ON) : Switch OFF (Light: OFF)
auto switch Work releasing condition [Abnormal operation]
: Switch ON (Light: ON)


Combination of

One

detection

auto switch

 
Two
 
auto switches
 
Procedure 1) Procedure 1) Procedure 1)
Auto switch Fully open the Locate the Locate the
mounting position fingers. fingers in the fingers in the
work holding fully closed
/setting procedure position. position.

Procedure 2)
Insert the auto switch mounting groove from
Connect a the direction shown in the figure.
switch
applying no or
low voltage
and follow the Procedure 3) Slide auto switch in the Procedure 3) Slide auto switch in the direction of the arrow until the indicator lights.
Move switch a further 0.3 to 0.5mm in the direction of the arrow and set.
procedures for direction of the arrow until the indicator
light comes on.
setting.

Indicator lighting position

Procedure 4) Slide the auto switch a
further distance in the direction of the
arrow until the indicator light goes out.

0.3 to 0.5mm
Procedure 5) Move the auto switch in
the opposite direction, as shown by the
arrow, a distance of 0.3 to 0.5mm and
set. Fitting position

Fitting position 0.3 to 0.5mm

Note) It is recommended that work be held at the center of the finger stroke.
If work is held around the end position of finger opening stroke, the above detecting combination may be limited due to the ON/OFF differential of the auto switches.

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 Series MHF2
Installation and Setting of Auto Switch
Various auto switch applications are possible through different combinations of auto switch quantity and detecting positions.
2) Detection of work (Internal holding)
Detection q Confirmation of finger w Confirmation of work e Confirmation of work
example reset position holding releasing

Detecting Finger Work Finger

fully closed holding fully open
position position position position

Switch ON at finger reset position Switch ON at work holding position At work holding position [Normal operation]
Operation of (Light: ON) (Light: ON) : Switch OFF (Light: OFF)
auto switch Work releasing condition [Abnormal operation]
: Switch ON (Light: ON)


Combination of

One

detection

auto switch

 
Two
 
auto switches
 
Procedure 1) Procedure 1) Procedure 1)
Auto switch Fully open the Locate the Locate the
mounting position fingers. fingers in the fingers in the
work holding fully closed
/setting procedure
position. position.

Procedure 2)
Insert the auto switch mounting groove from
Connect a the direction shown in the following drawing.
switch
applying no or
low voltage
and follow the Procedure 3) Slide auto switch in the Procedure 3) Slide auto switch in the direction of the arrow until the indicator lights.
procedures for direction of the arrow until the indicator
lights comes on.
setting. Move switch a further 0.3 to 0.5mm in
the direction of the arrow and set.

Indicator lighting position

Procedure 4) Slide the auto switch a further distance in the direction of the arrow
until the indicator light goes out.

0.3 to 0.5mm
Fitting position

Procedure 5) Move the auto switch in the opposite direction, as shown by the arrow,
a distance of 0.3 to 0.5mm and set.
Indicator lighting position

0.3 to 0.5mm

Fitting position

Note) It is recommended that work be held at the center of the finger stroke.
If work is held around the end position of finger opening stroke, the above detecting combination may be limited due to the ON/OFF differential of the auto switches.

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 Series MHF2
Made to Order: Individual Specifications
Symbol
1 With An Adjustable Opening/Closing Finger Positioning -X83
• Stroke can be adjusted to suit the workpiece
• 3 types of opening/closing finger stroke adjustments (Adjustable finger opening/closing position type, Adjustable finger opening position type,
Adjustable finger closed position type)

Various strokes
 Standardised 3 stroke types and 2 stroke adjustment types for fine tuning.
Bore size Short stroke Medium stroke Long stroke
(mm) Full stroke Stroke adjustable width Full stroke Stroke adjustable width Full stroke Stroke adjustable width
Short Adjuster Short Adjuster Short Adjuster
4 mm 6 mm 12 mm
ø8 8 mm Long Adjuster
16 mm 32 mm
Long Adjuster Long Adjuster
8 mm 10 mm 22 mm

Short Adjuster Short Adjuster Short Adjuster

8 mm 8 mm 18 mm
ø12 12 mm Long Adjuster
24 mm Long Adjuster
48 mm Long Adjuster
12 mm 14 mm 28 mm

Short Adjuster Short Adjuster Short Adjuster

10 mm 8 mm 16 mm
ø16 16 mm Long Adjuster
32 mm Long Adjuster
64 mm Long Adjuster
14 mm 18 mm 36 mm

Short Adjuster Short Adjuster Short Adjuster

8 mm 10 mm 20 mm
ø20 20 mm Long Adjuster
40 mm Long Adjuster
80 mm Long Adjuster
18 mm 20 mm 40 mm

How to Order
MHF2 Standard part number X83 A 2
Stroke adjustable width
1 Short Adjuster
2 Long Adjuster

Stroke adjustable side

A Both sides
B Opening side
C Closed side

With an adjustable opening/closing finger positioning

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 Made to Order:
Individual Specifications Series MHF2

Specifications

Finger stroke adjustable width for opening/closing position (mm)

Adjustable A: Adjustable finger opening/closing position type B: Adjustable finger opening position type C: Adjustable finger closing position type
Model Full stroke stroke Adjustable stroke width Adjustable stroke width Adjustable stroke width
width Closed position Opening position for opening position for closed position
Short Adjuster (-X831) 4 0 to 4 4 to 8 4 to 8 0 to 4
MHF2-8D 8
Long Adjuster (-X832) 8 0 to 8 0 to 8 0 to 8 0 to 8
Short Adjuster (-X831) 6 0 to 6 10 to 16 10 to 16 0 to 6
MHF2-8D1 16
Long Adjuster (-X832) 10 0 to 10 6 to 16 6 to 16 0 to 10
Short Adjuster (-X831) 12 0 to 12 20 to 32 20 to 32 0 to 12
MHF2-8D2 32
Long Adjuster (-X832) 22 0 to 22 10 to 32 10 to 32 0 to 22
Short Adjuster (-X831) 8 0 to 8 4 to 12 4 to 12 0 to 8
MHF2-12D 12
Long Adjuster (-X832) 12 0 to 12 0 to 12 0 to 12 0 to 12
Short Adjuster (-X831) 8 0 to 8 16 to 24 16 to 24 0 to 8
MHF2-12D1 24
Long Adjuster (-X832) 14 0 to 14 10 to 24 10 to 24 0 to 14
Short Adjuster (-X831) 18 0 to 18 30 to 48 30 to 48 0 to 18
MHF2-12D2 48
Long Adjuster (-X832) 28 0 to 28 20 to 48 20 to 48 0 to 28
Short Adjuster (-X831) 10 0 to 10 6 to 16 6 to 16 0 to 10
MHF2-16D 16
Long Adjuster (-X832) 14 0 to 14 2 to 16 2 to 16 0 to 14
Short Adjuster (-X831) 8 0 to 8 24 to 32 24 to 32 0 to 8
MHF2-16D1 32
Long Adjuster (-X832) 18 0 to 18 14 to 32 14 to 32 0 to 18
Short Adjuster (-X831) 16 0 to 16 48 to 64 48 to 64 0 to 16
MHF2-16D2 64
Long Adjuster (-X832) 36 0 to 36 28 to 64 28 to 64 0 to 36
Short Adjuster (-X831) 8 0 to 8 12 to 20 12 to 20 0 to 8
MHF2-20D 20
Long Adjuster (-X832) 18 0 to 18 2 to 20 2 to 20 0 to 18
Short Adjuster (-X831) 10 0 to 10 30 to 40 30 to 40 0 to 10
MHF2-20D1 40
Long Adjuster (-X832) 20 0 to 20 20 to 40 20 to 40 0 to 20
Short Adjuster(-X831) 20 0 to 20 60 to 80 60 to 80 0 to 20
MHF2-20D2 80
Long Adjuster (-X832) 40 0 to 40 40 to 80 40 to 80 0 to 40
Note) Specifications and details other than above are the same as standard type.

How to Adjust Finger Stroke

After adjusting the opening/closing width adjustment
thread, tighten the nut to fix.
Warning
1. Adjust the stroke adjustment screw within the adjustable
Nut tightening torque width.
Part no. Thread size Tightening torque N·m
If you adjust the adjustment screw beyond the maximum value,
MHF2-8D-X83
M4 x 0.7 1.5 the adjustment screw may fall out and may cause damage to
MHF2-8DR-X83
MHF2-12D-X83 human bodies or equipment/devices.
M5 x 0.8 3.0
MHF2-12DR-X83 2. Do not adjust stroke when air pressure is applied to the
MHF2-16D-X83 adjustment screw side.
M6 x 1.0 5.2
MHF2-16DR-X83 If air pressure is applied to the adjustment screw, the adjustment
MHF2-20D-X83 screw may fall out in some adjustment statuses. When applying
M8 x 1.25 12.5
MHF2-20DR-X83 pressure, make sure the adjustment screw is tightened enough.

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Series MHF2

Dimensions (The dimensions below are the same as the standard type.)

Adjustable finger opening/closing position type/MHF2--

X83A1
X83A2
G
(For adjusting closing position)

H
2 x hexagon width across flats K
2 x hexagon width across flats J

I M(Full stroke) G
(For adjusting opening position)

(E) D(Max.)
F Adjustable width

M1(Adjustable stroke width for closing position)

M2(Adjustable stroke width for opening position)

Adjustable finger opening position type/MHF2--

X83B1 Adjustable finger closing position type/MHF2--
X83C1
X83B2 X83C2
G
L (For adjusting closing position)
Hexagon width across flats K

Hexagon width across flats K

M(Full stroke) M(Full stroke) L

(E) D(Max.) (E) D(Max.)
F Adjustable width

G
(For adjusting opening position)
F
M2(Adjustable stroke width for opening position) M1(Adjustable stroke width for closing position) Adjustable width

Dimensions ( in the table below indicates the symbol for stroke adjustable side (A: Adjustable finger opening/closing position type, B: Adjustable finger opening position type, or C: Adjustable finger closing position type).) (mm)
A: Adjustable finger opening/closing position type B: Adjustable finger opening position type C: Adjustable finger closing position type
Model D (E) F G H I J K L M
M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2
-X831 0 to 4 4 to 8 _ 4 to 8 0 to 4 _ 9
MHF2-8D _ _ 36 8
-X832 0 to 8 0 to 8 0 to 8 0 to 8 12
-X831 0 to 6 10 to 16 _ 10 to 16 0 to 6 _ 10
MHF2-8D1 _ _ 48 5 M4 x 0.7 15.8 5.9 2 7 4.6 16
-X832 0 to 10 6 to 16 6 to 16 0 to 10 12
-X831 0 to 12 20 to 32 _ 20 to 32 0 to 12 _ 13
MHF2-8D2 _ _ 72 32
-X832 0 to 22 10 to 32 10 to 32 0 to 22 18
-X831 0 to 8 4 to 12 _ 4 to 12 0 to 8 _ 12
MHF2-12D _ _ 52 12
-X832 0 to 12 0 to 12 0 to 12 0 to 12 14
-X831 0 to 8 16 to 24 _ 16 to 24 0 to 8 _ 12
MHF2-12D1 _ _ 68 5.9 M5 x 0.8 20 7.7 2.5 8 5.4 24
-X832 0 to 14 10 to 24 10 to 24 0 to 14 15
-X831 0 to 18 30 to 48 _ 30 to 48 0 to 18 _ 18
MHF2-12D2 _ _ 104 48
-X832 0 to 28 20 to 48 20 to 48 0 to 28 23
-X831 0 to 10 6 to 16 _ 6 to 16 0 to 10 _ 15
MHF2-16D _ _ 72 16
-X832 0 to 14 2 to 16 2 to 16 0 to 14 17
-X831 0 to 8 24 to 32 _ 24 to 32 0 to 8 _ 14
MHF2-16D1 _ _ 94 7.8 M6 x 1 26 10.6 3 10 7.4 32
-X832 0 to 18 14 to 32 14 to 32 0 to 18 19
-X831 0 to 16 48 to 64 _ 48 to 64 0 to 16 _ 18
MHF2-16D2 _ _ 142 64
-X832 0 to 36 28 to 64 28 to 64 0 to 36 28
-X831 0 to 8 12 to 20 _ 12 to 20 0 to 8 _ 18
MHF2-20D _ _ 86 20
-X832 0 to 18 2 to 20 2 to 20 0 to 18 23
-X831 0 to 10 30 to 40 _ 30 to 40 0 to 10 _ 18
MHF2-20D1 _ _ 114 10.2 M8 x 1.25 33 13 4 13 9.9 40
-X832 0 to 20 20 to 40 20 to 40 0 to 20 23
-X831 0 to 20 60 to 80 _ 60 to 80 0 to 20 _ 23
MHF2-20D2 _ _ 174 80
-X832 0 to 40 40 to 80 40 to 80 0 to 40 33
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 Series MHF2
Specific Product Precautions 1
Be sure to read this before handling the products.

Mounting

Warning
1. Do not scratch or dent the air gripper by dropping Lateral mounting (Body tapped)
or bumping it when mounting.
Slight deformation can cause inaccuracy or a malfunction.
2. Tighten the screw within the specified torque range
when mounting the attachment. L
Tightening with a torque above the limit can cause
malfunction, while insufficient tightening can cause slippage Max. tightening Max. screw-in
Model Bolt
and dropping. torque N·m depth L mm
MHF2-8D M3 x 0.5 0.63 4
How to Mount Attachment to the Finger
MHF2-12D M4 x 0.7 1.5 5
Make sure to mount the attachments on fingers with the MHF2-16D M5 x 0.8 3 5.5
tightening torque in the table below by using bolts, etc., for the
MHF2-20D M6 x 1 5.2 6
female threads on fingers.
Bottom mounting (Body tapped, body through-hole)
 Body tapped
Attachment

L
Max. tightening Max. screw-in
Model Bolt
torque N·m depth L mm
MHF2-8D M3 x 0.5 0.63 4
MHF2-12D M4 x 0.7 1.5 5
MHF2-16D M5 x 0.8 3 5.5
MHF2-20D M6 x 1 5.2 6
Model Bolt Max. tightening torque N·m
 Body through-hole
MHF2-8D M2.5 x 0.45 0.36
L

MHF2-12D M3 x 0.5 0.63

MHF2-16D M4 x 0.7 1.5
MHF2-20D M4 x 0.7 1.5
Max. tightening Screw-in depth
Model Bolt
3. Tighten the screw within the specified torque range torque N·m L mm
when mounting the air gripper. MHF2-8D M2.5 x 0.45∗ 0.36 4
Tightening with a torque above the limit can cause MHF2-12D M3 x 0.5∗ 0.63 5.2
malfunction, while insufficient tightening can cause slippage MHF2-16D M4 x 0.7 1.5 —
and dropping. MHF2-20D M5 x 0.8 3 —
How to Mount Air Grippers ∗¬ :KHQ 0+)' DQG 0+)' are mounted body through-hole,
use the attached special bolts.
Top mounting (Body tapped)
L

Max. tightening Max. screw-in

Model Bolt
torque N·m depth L mm
MHF2-8D M3 x 0.5 0.95 7
MHF2-12D M4 x 0.7 2.2 10
MHF2-16D M5 x 0.8 4.5 12
MHF2-20D M6 x 1 7.8 15

Operating Environment

Caution
Use caution for the anti-corrosiveness of the linear guide section.
Martensitic stainless steel is used for the finger guide rail, so make sure that anti-corrosiveness is inferior to the austenitic stainless steel.
In particular, watch for rust in environments where waterdrops are likely to adhere due to condensation.

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 Series MHF2
Specific Product Precautions 2
Be sure to read this before handling the products.

Operating Precautions

Caution
How to Locate Finger and Attachment
 Positioning in the finger’s open/close direction
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Provide the following pin insertion hole dimensions: shaft-basis
fitting dimension C for the open/close direction; slotted hole
with relief BIRUWKHFURVVGLUHFWLRQ
 Positioning in the finger’s cross direction
Perform the positioning from the reference plane of the finger
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Finger reference plane

B
2 or more

Opening/closing
direction C

Cross direction Side A

2 or more

Attachment Pin insertion hole

Finite orbit type guide is used in the actuator finger

part. By using this, when there are inertial force which
cause by movements or rotation to the actuator, steel
ball will move to one side and this will cause a large
resistance and degrade the accuracy. When there are
inertial force which cause by movements or rotation to
the actuator, operate the finger to full stroke.
Especially in long stroke type, the accuracy of finger may
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