GRIP BASE Connector SHW160 Robot Base Changer Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The GRIP BASE Connector SHW160 allows the entire robot arm to be removed and moved quickly. The robot bolts to a manual changer that bolts to a table or cell, and pulling a lever releases the robot in a few seconds.
Repeat accuracy is under 0.02 mm, it is rated for over 5,000 changes with no loss of accuracy, needs no tools and is described as very strong and intuitive. One robot can serve multiple cells without unbolting it each time.
Quick Verdict
A practical way to share one cobot across several stations while keeping positions accurate.
GRIP BASE Connector SHW160 Robot Base Changer at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Robot base quick changer |
Model | SHW160 |
Operation | Manual lever release |
Repeat accuracy | Under 0.02 mm |
Durability | Over 5,000 changes without accuracy loss |
Tools | None required |
Changeover | A few seconds |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Moving a cobot between machines usually means unbolting, relocating and re-teaching. The SHW160 locates the robot base precisely each time, so taught positions remain valid.
A lever action makes release and locking quick and tool-free.
Each station gets a base plate, while the robot carries the mating part.
Integration and Selection
Install a base plate at each station and calibrate programs once per station. Route cables to allow quick disconnection.
Use mobile carts or lifting aids to move the robot safely.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | One cobot serving several machines |
Job shops | Flexible robot deployment |
Laboratories | Moving robots between benches |
Education | Shared robots across stations |
Functional Uses
Robot relocation
Multi-cell use
Accurate re-positioning
Tool-free changeover
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Under 0.02 mm repeatability
Seconds to change
No tools
5,000+ changes
Limitations
Manual operation
Robot weight limits not on A3
Cabling must also be moved
Who Should Consider the GRIP BASE Connector SHW160 Robot Base Changer?
The SHW160 suits shops sharing a cobot across multiple stations.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Essential Robot Products supplies the BASE Connector SHW160 in North America and prices it by configuration and quantity. Budget for mounting hardware, trays or stands, cabling and commissioning as part of the complete installation.
Further Reading
GRIP BASE Connector SHW160 Robot Base Changer FAQ
What does the SHW160 do?
It allows quick removal and transfer of an entire robot arm.
How is it released?
By pulling a lever.
What is the repeat accuracy?
Under 0.02 mm.
How many changes is it rated for?
Over 5,000 without loss of accuracy.
Are tools needed?
No.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Essential Robot Products.
