Abstract: A universal transfer device for performing specific repetitive functions in an industrial environment and comprising a gripper arm means rotatably mounted on a suitable frame and capable of sweeping through a predetermined maximum radian displacement is provided with an intermediate stop means which can be actuated as required to limit said radian displacement in any given instance without a need to reset the maximum radian displacement. High degree of reproducibility of the path travelled by the gripper arm means in several planes is achieved by maintaining a positive force which urges the gripper arm means against a stop at the end of its movement in any particular plane.