SCHUNK SWS-011 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The SCHUNK SWS-011 is a robot tool changer with a payload of up to 16 kg and 0.015 mm repeatability, listed from USD 1,200. 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-011 is a pneumatically locked quick-change system for robot tools with a maximum handling weight of 16 kg and a locking force of 1100 N. It is designed for automatic tool changes on small and medium-sized robots and consists of a quick-change head on the robot and a quick-change adapter on the tool. Six M5 pneumatic feed-throughs supply the tool, and the coupling repeats to 0.015 mm. The quick-change head weighs 0.13 kg, withstands static moments of 61 Nm in Mx and My and 38 Nm in Mz, and runs on compressed air at 4.5 bar to 6.9 bar. It is listed from USD 1,200.
SCHUNK SWS-011 at a Glance
Product type: Robot tool changer
Payload: 16 kg
Repeatability: 0.015 mm
Price: from USD 1,200
SCHUNK SWS-011 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the SCHUNK SWS-011.
Specification | SCHUNK SWS-011 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | SWS-011 |
Product type | Robot tool changer |
Payload | 16 kg |
Repeatability | 0.015 mm |
Starting price | From USD 1,200 |
Detailed Technical Data
Pneumatic quick-change system
Max. handling weight 16 kg
Locking force 1100 N
Static moments Mx 61 Nm, My 61 Nm, Mz 38 Nm
6 pneumatic feed-throughs (M5)
Quick-change head weight 0.13 kg
Operating pressure 4.5 bar to 6.9 bar
Design and Build Quality
The SWS-011 is a robot tool changer made by SCHUNK.
Integration and Compatibility
The SWS-011 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-011 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the SWS-011 are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The SWS-011 mounts on the robot flange as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Gripping
The SWS-011 lets the robot swap between grippers and other tools.
Machine tending
The SWS-011 is used on robots in machine tending cells.
SCHUNK SWS-011 Price and Value
The SCHUNK SWS-011 is listed from USD 1,200 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 16 kg
0.015 mm repeatability
Cons
Robot compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting kits, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the SCHUNK SWS-011?
The SCHUNK SWS-011 fits robot users and integrators who need one robot to work with several tools.
See the full SCHUNK SWS-011 product listing on All Things Cobots.
SCHUNK SWS-011 FAQ
How much does the SCHUNK SWS-011 cost?
The SCHUNK SWS-011 is listed from USD 1,200 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-011?
The published payload of the SWS-011 is 16 kg.
How accurate is the SCHUNK SWS-011?
Its published repeatability is 0.015 mm.
Which robots does the SCHUNK SWS-011 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-011 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.
