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Absolutely. PHD offers grippers that have the capability to handle auto rims over 30 inches. The tooling is a key factor. If you would like I can provide our application engineering contact information and they will be able to help you specify the exact gripper for your project. The service is free.

Piab has a gripper that can handle tubes from its internal diameter. Ideal for any robot, this large ID gripping EOAT is ideal for heavy lifting due to its robust linkage and needle roller bearing design. The gripping pads can have a sandpaper-like coating applies to further increase its grip strength. The lifting capacity of the gripper is up to 200 kg [440 lb] with inside diameter capacity of spools ranging from 150mm [6.0 in] and up. Please ciontact me below for more information.

Hi there Raymond - Our vacuum gripping team has tackled similar projects. The Schmalz Vacuum Area Gripping Systems (FXP and FMP) product info can be found here: https://www.schmalz.com/en/vacuum-technology-for-automation/vacuum-components/area-gripping-systems-and-end-effectors/vacuum-area-gripping-systems-fxp-fmp And, if you'd like to contact me I can offer a photo of a similar application and get you in touch with one of our systems engineers to discuss the particulars. Thanx - Mark Westphal (mark.westphal@schmalz.us)