SCHUNK SWS-001 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The SCHUNK SWS-001 is a robot tool changer with a payload of up to 1.4 kg and 0.01 mm repeatability, listed from USD 700. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The SCHUNK SWS-001 is a pneumatically locked quick-change system for robot tools with a maximum handling weight of 1.4 kg and a locking force of 170 N. It is designed for automatic tool changes on small robots and consists of a quick-change head on the robot and a quick-change adapter on the tool. Four M5 pneumatic feed-throughs supply the tool, and the coupling repeats to 0.01 mm. The quick-change head weighs 0.03 kg, withstands static moments of 2.8 Nm in Mx and My and 3.45 Nm in Mz, and runs on compressed air at 4.5 bar to 6.9 bar. It is listed from USD 700.
SCHUNK SWS-001 at a Glance
Product type: Robot tool changer
Payload: 1.4 kg
Repeatability: 0.01 mm
Price: from USD 700
SCHUNK SWS-001 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the SCHUNK SWS-001.
Specification | SCHUNK SWS-001 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | SWS-001 |
Product type | Robot tool changer |
Payload | 1.4 kg |
Repeatability | 0.01 mm |
Starting price | From USD 700 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic quick-change system
Max. handling weight 1.4 kg
Locking force 170 N
Static moments Mx 2.8 Nm, My 2.8 Nm, Mz 3.45 Nm
4 pneumatic feed-throughs (M5)
Quick-change head weight 0.03 kg
Operating pressure 4.5 bar to 6.9 bar
Design and Build Quality
The SWS-001 is a robot tool changer made by SCHUNK.
Integration and Compatibility
The SWS-001 mounts on the robot flange as end-of-arm tooling. Confirm the flange pattern, load and control interface with your robot model before ordering.
SCHUNK SWS-001 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the SWS-001 are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The SWS-001 mounts on the robot flange as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Gripping
The SWS-001 lets the robot swap between grippers and other tools.
Machine tending
The SWS-001 is used on robots in machine tending cells.
SCHUNK SWS-001 Price and Value
The SCHUNK SWS-001 is listed from USD 700 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, fingers or tool plates, cabling and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Payload of up to 1.4 kg
0.01 mm repeatability
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the SCHUNK SWS-001?
The SCHUNK SWS-001 fits robot users and integrators who need one robot to work with several tools.
See the full SCHUNK SWS-001 product listing on All Things Cobots.
SCHUNK SWS-001 FAQ
How much does the SCHUNK SWS-001 cost?
The SCHUNK SWS-001 is listed from USD 700 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the payload of the SCHUNK SWS-001?
The published payload of the SWS-001 is 1.4 kg.
How accurate is the SCHUNK SWS-001?
Its published repeatability is 0.01 mm.
Which robots does the SCHUNK SWS-001 fit?
It mounts on the robot flange as end-of-arm tooling. Confirm the flange pattern, load and control interface with your robot model before ordering.
What is the SCHUNK SWS-001 used for?
Typical applications are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
