SCHUNK SWS-005 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The SCHUNK SWS-005 is a robot tool changer with a payload of up to 8 kg, listed from USD 900. 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-005 is a pneumatically locked quick-change system for robot tools with a recommended handling weight of 8 kg. It consists of a quick-change head on the robot and a quick-change adapter on the tool and allows automatic tool changes on small robots. Six M5 pneumatic feed-throughs supply the tool, and the air connections for locking and unlocking are M5. The coupling withstands moments of up to 37.5 Nm in Mx and My and 51 Nm in Mz. It is listed from USD 900.
SCHUNK SWS-005 at a Glance
Product type: Robot tool changer
Payload: 8 kg
Price: from USD 900
SCHUNK SWS-005 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the SCHUNK SWS-005.
Specification | SCHUNK SWS-005 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | SWS-005 |
Product type | Robot tool changer |
Payload | 8 kg |
Interfaces | 6 pneumatic feed-throughs (M5), lock and unlock air connections M5 |
Starting price | From USD 900 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic quick-change system
Recommended handling weight 8 kg
Max. moments Mx 37.5 Nm, My 37.5 Nm, Mz 51 Nm
6 pneumatic feed-throughs (M5)
Lock and unlock air connections M5
Design and Build Quality
The SWS-005 is a robot tool changer made by SCHUNK.
Integration and Compatibility
The SWS-005 mounts on the robot flange as end-of-arm tooling. Confirm the flange pattern, load and control interface with your robot model before ordering.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are 6 pneumatic feed-throughs (M5) and lock and unlock air connections M5.
SCHUNK SWS-005 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the SWS-005 are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The SWS-005 mounts on the robot flange as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Gripping
The SWS-005 lets the robot swap between grippers and other tools.
Machine tending
The SWS-005 is used on robots in machine tending cells.
SCHUNK SWS-005 Price and Value
The SCHUNK SWS-005 is listed from USD 900 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 8 kg
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the SCHUNK SWS-005?
The SCHUNK SWS-005 fits robot users and integrators who need one robot to work with several tools.
See the full SCHUNK SWS-005 product listing on All Things Cobots.
SCHUNK SWS-005 FAQ
How much does the SCHUNK SWS-005 cost?
The SCHUNK SWS-005 is listed from USD 900 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-005?
The published payload of the SWS-005 is 8 kg.
Which robots does the SCHUNK SWS-005 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-005 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.
