OnRobot Launches 2FGP20 Fork, a Ready-to-Deploy Electric Gripper for Challenging Palletizing Applications
October 13, 2026
OnRobot has announced the launch of the 2FGP20 Fork, a standardized, all-electric fork palletizing gripper designed specifically for open boxes, display boxes, and other low-rigidity boxes. The first globally available, out-of-the-box tool for this type of packaging handles box payloads up to 16 kg (35.2 lbs) across major industrial and collaborative robot brands, delivering immediate customer value by replacing costly custom engineering with plug-and-play simplicity.
“Palletizing open or low-rigidity boxes has often required custom pneumatic tooling, adding engineering time, cost, and complexity,” said Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot. “The 2FGP20 Fork gives integrators and manufacturers a ready-to-deploy electric alternative that accelerates time-to-value. It also eliminates the need for external compressed air and can be configured for a wide range of palletizing applications.”
The Delicate-Packaging Dilemma Trapping Modern Production Lines
Feedback from OnRobot integration partners suggests that packaging that cannot be lifted with vacuum or side gripping represents a significant share of potential palletizing projects. These include open cartons, display boxes, and shrink-wrapped trays without the flat airtight top surface that traditional vacuum grippers require for suction. Many of these applications have traditionally required custom pneumatic tooling or remained manual because standard grippers could not handle the packaging reliably, limiting operational throughput.
A Standardized, All-Electric Approach to Fork-based Lifting
To replace costly custom tooling and reduce total cost of ownership, OnRobot developed the 2FGP20 Fork as an out-of-the box electric solution. The gripper lifts packages from underneath and stabilizes them from above with an adjustable top clamp applying 10 N to 40 N of holding force. Four standard fork configurations accommodate different box sizes and palletizing setups.
By operating entirely on electricity, the tool eliminates compressed air infrastructure, significantly lowering installation complexity, energy consumption and ongoing maintenance costs. In addition, an integrated electric vacuum pump picks and places interlayer slip sheets up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) without requiring tool changes or interrupting cycles.
Integrator Perspective: From Months of Custom Code to Rapid Setup
Field testing by OnRobot integration partners highlights the operational shift enabled by standardized tooling and intuitive software: “Previously, our client addressed this type of palletizing in a traditional way, using bespoke tools built specifically for the cell, which carried a heavy burden in design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning,” explained Javier Tena, Director of Operations at PowerBots. “With OnRobot’s new tool and D:PLOY software, we can handle hundreds of distinct box references, picking from below or laterally with guaranteed success. Programming patterns for so many references used to take months; now, using the automated programming platform provided through D:PLOY, anyone without advanced robotics programming experience can set up the next box pattern,” he said, referencing the 2FGP20 Fork as a true game changer.
Deployment Specifications and Global Availability
- Payload Capacity: 16 kg (35.2 lbs) maximum box payload; 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) vacuum slip sheet capacity.
- Stroke & Clamp Control: 260 mm fork stroke, 218 mm top clamp stroke, 10–40 N adjustable clamping force, and intelligent grip detection for secure handling feedback.
- Package Versatility: Four standard fork configurations (Narrow Short, Wide Short, Narrow Long, Wide Long) cover box heights from 100 to 450 mm and widths from 120 to 400 mm.
- Universal Compatibility: Includes plugins and scripts for ABB, Doosan, Fanuc, JAKA, Omron TM, Techman, Universal Robots, Kawasaki, and D:PLOY software integration. For all other robot brands, the gripper can be connected using digital signals (WebLogic).
- Global Availability: Global shipments commenced September 25.
About OnRobot:
OnRobot is the global leader in collaborative applications, making industrial automation accessible, flexible, and cost effective for manufacturers of all sizes. With headquarters in Odense, Denmark, other offices around the world, and a network of more than 700 distribution and integration partners, the company is on a mission to eliminate complexity and deliver collaborative automation that works – straight out of the box. At the heart of OnRobot’s offerings is a growing portfolio of Off-The-Shelf Solutions powered by D:PLOY, the industry’s first automated application deployment platform. These pre-fabricated solutions enable same-day installation, fast changeovers, and require no programming expertise, allowing manufacturers to automate high-mix tasks like palletizing and machine tending in just a few hours.
Complementing these solutions, OnRobot provides a comprehensive range of Plug & Produce tools – including grippers, vision systems, sensors, and screwdrivers – all designed to work seamlessly across leading robot brands through the unified ‘One System, Zero Complexity’ platform. Whether it’s palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, transferring, sanding, or screwdriving, OnRobot helps businesses take control of their automation journey – with solutions designed to scale, adapt, and deliver measurable results.
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