Tool Changers

SMARTSHIFT Tool Changer System

SMARTSHIFT universal tool changer system provides a fast and easy deployment and redeployment of tools and allow the robot to move from one tool to another and hereby manage multiple tasks in the production. The automatic tool changer clutch enables the robot to change to new tasks and tools, replace a damaged or worn-out tool in seconds and hereby obtain shorter cycle time and non-stop productivity in any applications.

 What is a tool changer?

A tool changer is a device that is fixed on the wrist of the robot and allows the robotic cell to switch from one tool to another. This means that you can have several tools in the same area to complete a particular set of tasks. For example, if an operation requires assembly, testing and material handling, the tool changer can take each tool individually and switch them one after the other to complete its required tasks.

When do you need a tool changer?

Robotic tool changer is useful devices when you only have one robot station to carry out different processes.

The new standard for robotic tool changing

The patented SMARTSHIFT design and functionality provides a new standard for tool changing in the robotic industry. With universal compatibility, low weight and easy-to-connect design, SMARTSHIFT can be integrated with almost all light weight industrial and collaborative robots and tools.

SMARTSHIFT:

  • enables robots to automate the changing of tools in seconds and perform various work tasks in all collaborative applications

  • changes faulty or worn-out tools within seconds without stopping and thereby minimizing production downtime

  • where an operator needs 15-20 minutes to manually re-equip a robot with another tool

  • eliminates the need for a specially designed tool changer 

  • gives greater use of the robot payload as it weighs only 100-400g

  • is modular and can be upgraded from a range of manual and automatic clutches, enabling mechanical, pneumatic and electrical connection.

Overall, SMARTSHIFT contributes to an improvement in product quality and productivity with fast tool changing tools that are of high speed and high precision.