Tool Changers
What are Robot Tool Changers?
For any production line to function adequately, each worker should have specific tools to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently. These specialised tool changers can handle a variety of tasks. In fact, a single worker can use different tools within the same production line. What happens for a single task, is a worker picks up one tool, does what he needs to do. Then he/ she sets it down to pick up another tool to continue with the rest of the task at hand. However, with robotic automation, the same process can be completed seamlessly. Moreover, you can spend less time on each task.
Yet, for your robot to fully function across your production line, it requires a few essential components. Such components are tool changers. You can mount your tool changer on various types of robots. For instance, our tool changers are not only powerfully designed to match your needs, but they have a load capacity that can go up to 1250 kg. This means that they can manage various tasks on your production line without compromising on reliability and safety.
There are different models that you can choose from. Depending on the type that you choose, you can be supplied with various power sources from electrical signals to compressed air. Additionally, these are easily transferable from your robot to your tools.
The fact of the matter is that you’re looking for tool changers that should improve your productivity. This is why you should consider our wide range because they maintain continuous operations. The great thing is that they come with cutting-edge features that should benefit your production line. These following are some of these features:
- Patented locking mechanism
- Fast locking in less than 0.3 seconds
- Robust design
- Adaptability
- 3-D models for robots that are for CAD systems
Benefits of Tool Changers
The thing is, the automation of your tasks offers you a great deal of convenience. In addition, it’s one of the easiest ways to reduce the overall time that you spend on your production line without affecting your precision or quality. Besides, the amount of time that you spend manually run your production line can be spent on other important tasks.
This is why you should opt for our tool changers to handle changing your tools quickly, effectively, and without the assistance of a manual operator. The only human involvement that you need is to program your tool changers. As a result, there’s less time than you spend on fixing any human error.
The main benefit of choosing our tool changers is that they ensure increased efficiency while improving your production quality. But choosing your tool changers from our wide range of Robot System products should provide you with these additional benefits.
- You can switch between your larger tools quickly without a manual operator.
- It reduces your labour costs.
- It helps to reduce your downtime while increasing your total production time.
- It increases the safety of your employees.
- The appropriate tooling process helps you to increase your edge finish.
Different Types of Tool Changers
The Compact tool changer stands as a paradigm of efficient engineering. It’s a device that epitomises the marriage of compactness and power. Designed with a focus on space economy, it doesn’t compromise on strength or performance. Integral signal transmission is a primary feature, facilitating seamless communication between the tool changer and the robot. With the ability to handle formidable weights, this tool changer is perfect for scenarios where space is at a premium, but performance cannot be compromised.
Key Features:
- Integral Signal Transmission: Enables the tool changer to send and receive data, increasing precision and efficiency.
- High Payload Capacity: Can handle weights of up to 1000kg, making it suitable for heavy-duty tasks.
- Durable: Its design allows it to operate seamlessly even in challenging environments.
Benefits:
- Space-saving without compromising on strength.
- Enhanced communication with the robot due to signal transmission.
- Perfect for applications where strength and resilience are paramount.
The Manual tool changer is the embodiment of simplicity combined with efficacy. Designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, its self-centring mechanism guarantees perfect alignment with every use. When tasks require swift tool changes without the fuss of complicated mechanisms, this tool changer shines. With a focus on tasks that are not overly heavy, it still packs enough strength for a broad range of applications.
Key Features:
- Self-centring Design: Ensures the tool aligns perfectly every time.
- Bolt-On Attachment: Comes with minimal bolts, enabling quick fastening, mounting, or dismounting.
- Lightweight Payload: Designed for lighter tasks, it can handle up to 300kg.
Benefits:
- User-friendly and doesn’t require intricate setup.
- Quick tool changeovers saving on downtime.
- Ideal for tasks that don’t require heavy lifting.
Flexibility and adaptability are at the heart of the Modular tool changer’s design. Conceived to cater to the varying demands of modern industries, this tool changer offers unparalleled customisation options. Its design framework makes it easy to adjust and adapt based on specific requirements. This, combined with its ability to send and receive external signals, ensures it’s always in perfect sync with the robot’s operations.
Key Features:
- Customisable Design: Allows for easy adjustments to suit specific needs.
- External Signal Transmission: Sends signals from the robot for better task management.
- Moderate Payload: Designed for weights up to 180kg.
Benefits:
- Perfect for applications that require tailored solutions.
- Enhanced communication features for optimal task execution.
- Suits a diverse range of tasks due to its adaptable nature.
The Moduflex tool changer is a refined version of the modular design, with an emphasis on sheer power and versatility. It’s crafted for tasks that not only demand adaptability but also strength. Its high payload capacity showcases its capability to handle intensive operations with ease. Whether it’s high torque applications or tasks requiring robust tool changing solutions, the Moduflex stands out as a reliable choice.
Key Features:
- High Payload: With a capacity to handle up to 1250kg, it’s built for strenuous tasks.
- High Torque Application Compatible: Made to meet the demands of high torque applications.
- Customisable: Allows for adjustments to fit specific requirements.
Benefits:
- Suitable for industries that require robust tool changing solutions.
- Maintains efficiency even under high-stress operations.
- Easy to tailor to the demands of different tasks.
With a keen emphasis on adaptability, the Integrated Dressing (ID) tool changer is a masterclass in precision. Designed specifically for hollow wrist robots, this plug-and-play solution stands out for its ease of integration. Its ability to receive internal signals from the robot ensures unmatched precision, making it an invaluable asset for tasks that require the utmost accuracy. While it’s lightweight, its adaptability and precision more than make up for its payload limitations.
Key Features:
- Plug and Play: Offers hassle-free setup and initiation.
- Adaptable: Tailor-made for hollow wrist robots.
- Internal Signal Reception: Ensures precision by receiving internal signals from the robot.
Benefits:
- Minimised setup time, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensures consistent performance and precision.
- Ideal for tasks that require intricate tool changes and high accuracy.
For all your tool changer needs, you should contact us at Robot System Products to view our wide range of products. Call 01709-873903, today.
Common Questions
These FAQs are designed to offer clarity and insights into the capabilities and features of the mentioned robotic tool changers.
The Compact tool changer offers a blend of space-saving design and robust performance. With integral signal transmission, it ensures seamless communication between the tool and the robot. Additionally, its high payload capacity allows it to handle substantial weights, making it apt for demanding industrial applications.
The Manual tool changer is designed with a user-friendly approach. Its self-centring design guarantees perfect alignment, while the bolt-on attachment makes it quick and straightforward to fasten, mount, or dismount.
It’s especially suitable for tasks requiring frequent tool changes without the hassle of intricate mechanisms.
Absolutely! The Modular tool changer stands out for its customisability. It can be easily adjusted and adapted based on specific operational requirements.
Furthermore, its ability to transmit external signals ensures it aligns perfectly with the robot’s tasks.
The Moduflex tool changer is tailored for high torque applications. With a whopping payload capacity of up to 1250kg, it’s built to withstand strenuous tasks and can be customised to match specific high torque application demands.
The ID tool changer is primarily designed and optimised for hollow wrist robots. Its plug-and-play nature and ability to receive internal signals make it a perfect fit for these robots, ensuring precision and adaptability.
The Moduflex tool changer boasts a higher payload capacity of up to 1250kg, compared to the Compact tool changer’s 1000kg. This makes Moduflex more suitable for operations that demand a higher weight handling capacity.
Robotic tool changers are equipped with multiple safety features. For instance, many have multiple locking systems for redundancy, emergency release mechanisms to ‘drop’ tools in potentially hazardous situations, and error detection systems to identify and communicate any tool connection issues.
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