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Food-grade actuator selection requires FDA-approved materials including 316L stainless steel construction, NSF-certified seals and lubricants, smooth surface finishes (32 Ra or better) for easy cleaning, IP69K washdown protection, and compliance with USDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, and EHEDG guidelines to ensure product safety while maintaining industrial performance standards.

Internal sensing integrates position feedback directly within the gripper body for compact design and protected sensors, while external sensing uses separate sensors mounted outside the gripper for easier maintenance and greater flexibility in sensor selection.