Harmo HC20-BPX lever type normally open sprue gripper, double acting / single acting *closing port insert is broken*

Sprue gripper is used for example in plastic industry to remove pieces from the mold / for some other handling purpose of molded plastic pieces. Sprue refers to the tube like parts which are connected to the freshly molded plastic product. Those tubes were created when plastic was injected into the mold. This gripper is designed for carrying stuff around by grabbing it from the spruce.

Key benefits:

• Space saving, light-weight, and high cycling are achieved by compact oval cylinder.
• Plastic type is light-weight and die casting type is superior in durability.
• Production of attachment is not necessary since finger tool is provided (finger tool type).
• Field repairable
• Double acting or single acting, lets user to decide. Just remove the spring between grippers and use it as double acting.

Technical details:

• Diameter of a applicable sprue:
  • 4...12mm

This unit has broken insert on port 2 which closes the gripper. At some point a pneumatic fitting gained such a big hit that it broke half of the threads off. Some do it yourself man can possibly change the insert or make another workaround.