Tool Changer for Smaller Six-Axis Robots
ATI Industrial Automation now offers a standard tool changer for robots in the 25-35 kg payload class.
ATI Industrial Automation has a new standard tool changer for smaller six-axis robots of all major brands (and most others, the company notes). The QC-29 tool changer brings the technology of ATI’s heavy-duty tool changers to robots in the 25-35 kg payload class. This is the company’s first standard tool changer with a rectangular body that mounts directly to 40-mm and 50-mm robot wrists.
ATI’s new QC-29 tool changer mounts directly to 40-mm and 50-mm robot wrists.
The QC-29 includes in-body lock/unlock sensing and a new locking mechanism. Built-in air ports and three module mounting flats facilitate utilities connections. Its Zero-Freeplay design is said to ensure maximum repeatability for efficient tool changing.
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