Pneumatic Actuators, Grippers, & Products

Pneumatic actuators used in industrial automation convert compressed air energy into linear or rotary motion. While grippers, on the other hand, act as fingers to grasp, lift, hold and rotate objects for various tasks such as material handling, assembling, and packaging.

Together, pneumatic actuators and grippers provide an effective, powerful, and versatile solution for automating various tasks. Found in a wide variety of applications, pneumatic actuators are most commonly found in manufacturing, material handling, packaging and automotive industries.

JHFOSTER partners with industry leading gripper and pneumatic actuator manufacturers, making it easy to purchase your motion components. Choose from a wide selection of pneumatic actuators and grippers products to find the perfect fit for your application.

Choosing the best products for your specific application is crucial to reaping the benefits of pneumatic automation. At JHFOSTER, we start by assessing your requirements to recommend the most effective control and air preparation solution. Our offerings include high-quality pneumatic control valves, filters, regulators, and lubricators designed to enhance the performance and longevity of your actuators, ensuring optimal linear and radial movement. Whether you need a round body cylinder, a compact design to save space or one of our heavy-duty models meeting NFPA standards, we have the solution for your application. Browse our top-selling products today to find the perfect solution for your needs:

The Pneumatic Linear Actuators and Grippers We Offer

JHFOSTER carries the complete range of products from pneumatic gripper and actuator manufacturers. From light-duty models to heavy-duty units able to move significant payloads, we have the perfect solutions for your application. We also offer a wide range of rotary and linear motion actuators to streamline your automation processes and improve your bottom-line.

Check out our pneumatic actuator suppliers on the right-hand sidebar. Pairing high-quality motion products with JHFOSTER’s technical expertise and Tavoron’s unmatched capabilities, you can trust that you’re getting technology tailored specifically to your application and the resources to help tackle virtually any project – all providing you with peace of mind and optimal performance.

Interested in learning more about how pneumatic actuators work? Learn more about them when you contact JHFOSTER, your industrial automation company.

JHFOSTER is your Trusted, go-to Supplier for Pneumatic Actuators

JHFOSTER’s complete range of pneumatic actuators, FRLs and valves is unmatched, making it easy and seamless to purchase the linear motion components you need. Customers, from industries ranging from manufacturing to food and beverage, have trusted us for the last 80 years to recommend the best pneumatic products for their application, and simplify the sales, integration, and implementation process.

Working with industry leading suppliers like Bimba, Norgren and Emerson (link to supplier pages on our site), we have inventory readily in stock and ready to ship. When it comes to selecting the right pneumatic actuator or component, JHFOSTER has the engineering expertise to guide customers through the benefits of different styles, the proper measurements to determine the sizing, and help navigate the numerous configurations from various manufacturers.

We are proud to be the Midwest supplier, that customers in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin can rely on to deliver the products you need—exactly when you need them.

Common Applications of Pneumatic Actuators and Grippers

Pneumatic Actuators

Manufacturing:
  • Assembly lines
  • Material handling
  • Pressing and stamping
  • Machine tool control
Packaging:
  • Carton sealing
  • Bagging and filling
  • Labeling and palletizing
Automotive:
  • Assembly lines
  • Door opening and closing
  • Seat adjustment
Food and Beverage:
  • Processing and packaging
  • Bottle handling
  • Machine control
Pharmaceutical:
  • Packaging
  • Assembly
  • Material handling

Pneumatic Grippers

Assembly:
  • Handling small parts
  • Inserting components
  • Fastening and securing
Packaging:
  • Handling products
  • Feeding and orienting
  • Gripping and releasing
Material Handling:
  • Lifting and transporting objects
  • Palletizing and depalletizing
Automotive:
  • Assembly lines
  • Handling components
  • Testing and inspection
Food and Beverage:
  • Handling products
  • Packaging
  • Quality control

Contact Us for Info on Pneumatic Actuator Manufacturers & Solutions

Please contact JHFOSTER today so we can help you determine which pneumatic actuator suppliers offer the products and solutions you need.


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JHFOSTER distributes these products shown as well as evaluates, designs, engineers, integrates and services the entire system.

TECHNOLOGY

Motion & Mechatronics

  • Rotary/Linear Motion
  • Sizing/Consultation
  • Motors/Drives/Control
  • Robots
  • Conveyors

Sensors & ID

  • Presence
  • Inductive/Capacitive
  • RFID/Bar Code
  • Safety

Data

  1. Networks (LAN/WAN)
  2. HMI/Web Panel
  3. Remote Access/Monitor

PRECISION MACHINING

  • Horizontal Millin – 5 axis
  • Vertical Milling = 5 axis
  • Turning (up to 14″)
  • Swiss Turning (approximately 3 – 20 mm)
  • CAD Solidworks
  • Gibbs & Surfcam

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

  • UL508A Certified Panel Shop
  • Control Panel Build
  • Enclosures
  • Value Added Sub Assemblies: Pneumatic, Mechanical, Electrical, Build to Print
  • Horizontal Millin – 5 axis
  • Vertical Milling = 5 axis
  • Turning (up to 14″)
  • Swiss Turning (approvximately 3 – 20 mm)
  • CAD Solidworks
  • Gibbs & Surfcam

Request More Information

Contact us today at 855.688.0065 or email us and one of our certified technicians can walk you through which pneumatic actuator or gripper is right for your specific application.
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