FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K/109/04 is designed for cobots. It provides up to 100 N push/pull over a 35 mm stroke, weighs 3.9 kg, runs on 24 V DC and mounts via a 50 mm ISO 9409-1 bolt circle.
Its modular design accepts interchangeable tools including 5 and 6 in random orbital sanders, a Jitterbug orbital sander, a belt file, die grinders, an angular die grinder and 4 and 5 in angle grinders, with minimal programming and almost no start-up time.
Quick Verdict
A plug-and-play finishing kit that turns a cobot into a versatile sanding and grinding station.
FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Active compliant finishing tool |
Max force | 100 N push/pull |
Stroke | 35 mm |
Weight | 3.9 kg |
Dimensions | 205 x 160 x 320 mm |
Power | 24 V DC / 4 A |
Air | Ø6 mm, max 7 bar |
Mounting | Ø50 mm ISO 9409-1 |
Communication | Ethernet TCP/IP; options incl. Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET |
Tools | Orbital sanders, belt file, die and angle grinders |
Materials | Steel, aluminium, titanium, magnesium, carbon, plastic, wood, ceramic and more |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
FerRobotics' patented Active Compliant Technology (ACT) is a pneumatic actuator with integrated sensors and fast control that keeps contact force constant regardless of robot position or part tolerances. The robot follows a nominal path while ACT compensates deviations, so programming effort drops and surface quality becomes reproducible.
Interchangeable tools let one cobot handle sanding, polishing, deburring, brushing and paint stripping.
Integration and Selection
Mount on a robot of suitable payload, connect power, clean dry air and extraction, and set force, speed and feed for each process step.
Program a nominal path; ACT compensates tolerances, reducing teaching effort.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Automotive | Cobot sanding |
Woodworking | Furniture finishing |
Metal fabrication | Deburring |
Composites | Surface prep |
Functional Uses
Sanding
Polishing
Deburring
Paint stripping
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Cobot ready
Many tools
Light 3.9 kg
Limitations
100 N max
Tool choice affects payload
Who Should Consider the FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K?
ACF-K suits cobot finishing cells.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. FerRobotics prices the ACF-K/109/04 as a package including drive, control and cabling options. Budget for abrasives, extraction, compressed air treatment, robot integration and safety guarding.
Further Reading
FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K FAQ
What is the ACF-K/109/04?
The FerRobotics Active Contact Flange Kit ACF-K/109/04 is designed for cobots.
What technology controls force?
FerRobotics' patented Active Compliant Technology (ACT).
Which materials can it process?
Steel, aluminium, titanium, magnesium, carbon, plastic, wood, ceramic and more.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from FerRobotics.
