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Gripper Bars and Gripper Bar Chain System

Precision-engineered components that guarantee flawless sheet transport and maximum uptime on your BOBST Autoplaten® die-cutter.

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The Small Component That Protects Your Entire Machine

In die-cutting, gripper bars are the critical components that grab and transport sheets through each station—the hands that carry your product from start to finish. If they don’t grip consistently or align perfectly, quality suffers and production stops.

BOBST Original Gripper Bars are the result of decades of innovation, with each component precision-engineered to withstand high-speed production while maintaining constant gripping force and perfect alignment.

The result is flawless blank quality, full production capacity, and extended equipment lifespan.

Performance You Can Measure

Quality

Each gripper bar is dimensioned for optimal alignment, eliminating the quality issues caused by off-spec components.

Productivity

Constant gripping force and precise positioning mean sheets move correctly through every station, maximizing throughput without compromises.

Availability

While competitor parts wear out your machine, BOBST originals protect your investment and keep production running.

Product Specifications

BOBST Original Gripper Bars

Compatibility

  • SP-HFS models
  • SPO models

Performance Impact

  • Prevents premature wear on lateral alignment, locking systems, chains, guides, and idler wheels 
  • Maintains consistent gripping force across production runs 
  • Reduces stress on moving components through optimized dimensioning

Engineering Features

  • Special surface treatment for chain fixing axes 
  • Profiles produced to highly stringent criteria 
  • Materials selected specifically to optimize service life 
  • Each part designed for optimal production performance

Gripper Bar Chains

Design

  • High-performance double pitch roller chains 
  • Weight-optimized with customized pitches 
  • Specially adapted for BOBST Autoplaten® machines 
  • Delivered as complete sets for easy assembly

Engineering Excellence

  • Chains are dimensioned considering all relevant factors for mechanical service life: tensile strength, wear resistance, and fatigue strength

Technical Specifications

  • Specially coated hardened pins for wear resistance 
  • Heat-treated bushes for dynamic applications 
  • High viscosity initial lubrication for superior wear properties 
  • Smooth running rollers for reduced friction 
  • Plates mounted with precision orientation for length accuracy

Precision Gripping That Drives Performance

Engineered as a System

  • Gripper bars and chains work together as an integrated system. BOBST designs both components to match perfectly, ensuring smooth operation, reduced wear, and optimal performance across your entire machine. 

Precision That Pays Off

  • Perfect positioning isn’t just about quality; it’s about money.
  • When sheets move correctly through each station, you get higher production rates, fewer stops, and less waste. 
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Protecting Your Investment

  • Your Autoplaten® die-cutter represents a significant capital investment.
  • BOBST Original Gripper Bars and Chains protect the systems they interact with, extending the life of your entire machine. 
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The Essentials That Protect Your Productivity

Original gripper bars and chains are essential parts that play a decisive role in machine performance, blank quality, and long-term equipment reliability.

By choosing BOBST original parts engineered as a complete system, you protect your machine, stabilize production, and avoid the hidden costs of premature wear caused by off-spec parts.

Learn why original parts matter

Protect Your Machine Performance

Learn more about BOBST Original Gripper Bars and Chains for your die-cutter.