Needle grippers provide the option of reliable gripping of workpieces which are difficult to grip using vacuum as well as highly porous materials.This innovative grippers from Schmalz handle composite textiles, filter materials, fleece and foam safely and reliably. Crossed needles ensure an optimal grip. It even handles single layers and complete stacks with various heights due to automatic stroke adjustment.The electrical version SNG-AE features impressive energy efficiency, as well as automatic needle stroke setting and an IO-Link interface for maximum process control.