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Here you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about our technology
Our technology in general
Gecomer® Technology is based on the so-called gecko effect: Geckos can even move upside down with the help of millions of tiny hairs on their feet. They use the principle of adhesion and the intermolecular Van der Waals forces. Our special polymers replicate the fine hairs on the gecko’s feet to grip and hold different components reliably without external energy.
Our technology covers a wide range of applications.
Industrial sectors:
E-mobility, life science, optics, electronics, microelectronics, photonics
Example components:
Components of battery and fuel cells, violas, displays, wafers, glass fiber mats, microscopic components, microlenses, SMD, microelectronics, MEMS, glass fibers, capacitors, transistors
Application environment:
Application in a lubricant-free environment, in clean rooms, in high-performance systems and in a vacuum
Depending on the cleanroom class, airborne particles (aerosols) can settle on the gripper surface as the application time increases. Various manual and automated options are available for cleaning: Cleaning stations, ionized air blast or wet-chemical cleaning.
Our grippers have been tested in up to 2.5 million gripping cycles under various process conditions without any significant loss of holding force being observed. To be able to make a more precise statement, our experts need further process parameters from you.
The holding force of our grippers is highly dependent on the material and the surface quality of your object. When used on glass, a holding force of up to 1 kg per cm² of gripping surface can be assumed. Conventional vacuum grippers can achieve a maximum holding force of 1 kg with the same gripping surface.
Our core competencies lie in the design of adhesive structures and the construction of suitable carriers and release mechanisms. We will be happy to advise you on integration.
Our grippers leave neither scratches nor residue on the surface of your workpiece.
However, depending on the ambient conditions, airborne particles (aerosols) can be deposited on the gripper surface over time.
Manual solutions
Our grippers are designed for long-term and reliable use. They can withstand up to 100,000 cycles and therefore offer high durability over a long period of time.
Our manual grippers offer numerous advantages over conventional gripping systems and vacuum-based handling methods:
- Residue-free – Clean handling with no marks or contamination.
- Energy efficient – No need for external energy sources or vacuum systems.
- Ergonomic design – Reduces strain and increases operator comfort.
- Adaptable – Adapts to different object parameters and shapes, including those that cannot be handled by other technologies, e.g. because they are deformed or have holes.
- Versatile – Works on a variety of surfaces and materials.
Our grippers can hold up to 1 kg/cm² of contact surface. They are available in various sizes, with the smallest standard gripper measuring Ø 4 mm and the largest Ø 12 mm.
A component can be released by one of the following movements:
- Rotation – Slight turning of the gripper.
- Sliding movement – Moving the gripper sideways.
- Tilting – Gentle tilting of the gripper to release the adhesion.
Automated solutions
Our grippers can pick up objects ranging in size from micrometers (µm) to several meters (m). For special requirements, we offer customized solutions that are individually adapted to the requirements of the respective objects.
- µm – m
- Customized grippers – adapted to the requirements of objects
The force required depends on the gripper size and the properties of the object surface. The preload force – i.e. the contact pressure required to establish adhesion between the gripper and the component – is examined and defined by us specifically for each component. Factors such as surface roughness, material and weight of the object play a decisive role here.
- Depending on the gripper size
- The preload, i.e. the contact pressure to build up adhesion between the gripper and the component, is examined and defined by us specifically for each component.
- Depending on the roughness, material and weight of the object
(specified in the data sheet for flat, cleaned glass)
The positioning accuracy is not determined by our gripper, but by the travel accuracy of your system. With our patented release mechanism, positioning accuracies of less than 1 μm can be achieved.
Your system should have a minimum travel accuracy of 5-20 μm, depending on the size of the gripper.
Looking for a personal consultation?
Discuss your process requirements with one of our experts.
We will be happy to answer your questions about integrating our gripping solution into your next project.
Yolanda Stabel
Business Development Manager
Kathi Koltes
Sales Engineer