SCHUNK SWS-001 Overview
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.
Key Specifications
Specification | SCHUNK SWS-001 |
Manufacturer | SCHUNK |
Model | SWS-001 |
Category | End effector / Tool changer |
Payload | 1.4 kg |
Repeatability | 0.01 mm |
Axes (DoF) | end effector |
Price | From USD 700 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Robot end-of-arm tooling
Gripping
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
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
SCHUNK SWS-001 Review Summary
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.
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 It Is For
The SCHUNK SWS-001 fits robot users and integrators who need one robot to work with several tools.
Full review: SCHUNK SWS-001 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
