EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler Review: Specs and Uses of the Air-Free Mechanical Tool Changer
Updated: 7 days ago
The EFFECTO AC050 is a tool changer that needs no air or electricity to lock. The appliedrobotics.com address now redirects to EFFECTO. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The AC050 solves a common cobot problem: many cobot cells have no compressed air. Here the robot itself locks and unlocks the coupler by moving into a docking plate, with a 15 mm locking stroke and spring-actuated safety pins. It is rated for 15 kg with ±0.02 mm repeatability, weighs 0.24 kg on the robot side and is rated for over one million changes. Pneumatic feedthroughs are built in, and electrical modules can be added.
EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler at a Glance
Rated payload: 15 kg
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Weight: Robot side 0.24 kg; tool side 0.15 kg
Operating moment (Mx, My): 59 Nm
Operating torque (Mz): 69 Nm
Price: on request
EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler |
Manufacturer | EFFECTO |
Rated payload | 15 kg |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Weight | Robot side 0.24 kg; tool side 0.15 kg |
Operating moment (Mx, My) | 59 Nm |
Operating torque (Mz) | 69 Nm |
Locking | Mechanical, by robot motion; 15 mm stroke |
Life | Over 1,000,000 cycles |
Air feedthrough | 6 x M5, 8 bar |
Design and Build Quality
Anodized aluminium body; spring-actuated pins add safety when uncoupled.
Software and Integration
Docking Plate
Optional plate with sensor holds tools.
Sensing
Inductive sensors confirm coupling and tool presence.
EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler Applications and Use Cases
Cobot Cells Without Air
Tool changes with no compressed air.
Lab Automation
Several light tools.
Light Assembly
Gripper changes.
EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler Price and Value
EFFECTO does not publish a price for the EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Applied Robotics (Effecto) Company Profile: Name Change, Location and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
No external power to lock
Light
±0.02 mm
Air feedthrough built in
Cons
15 kg limit
Requires docking plate motions
No published price
Who Should Buy the EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler?
It fits cobot users who want tool changing without pneumatics.
EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler FAQ
How much does the EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler cost?
EFFECTO does not publish a price for the EFFECTO AC050 Auto Coupler; it is quoted on request.
What is the EFFECTO AC050?
A mechanical automatic tool changer.
How does it lock?
Through the robot's own movement; no external power is needed.
What payload is it rated for?
15 kg.
How precise is it?
±0.02 mm.
How many cycles is it rated for?
Over 1,000,000.
Can air pass through it?
Yes, six M5 pneumatic ports.
Can electrical modules be added?
Yes.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
