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Product Information Compact change system CW
Product Information Compact change system CW
The Compact Change System (CWS) is a manual change system designed for quick and efficient gripper changes, particularly suitable for laboratory technology and assembly automation. It integrates air feed-throughs for SCHUNK gripping and compensation modules, enhancing productivity and flexibility.
Key Features and Benefits
- High productivity with fast manual gripper changes, ideal for small to medium lot sizes.
- Flat and lightweight design due to direct gripper assembly without an adapter plate.
- Available in five sizes to accommodate a wide range of applications.
- Integrated pneumatic feed-throughs ensure safe energy supply to grippers.
- ISO mounting pattern allows easy assembly to various robot types without additional adapter plates.
Technical Specifications
- Handling weight range: 10 to 28 kg.
- Moment load capacities: Mx (20 to 110 Nm), Mz (10 to 200 Nm).
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 60°C.
- Repeat accuracy: 0.01 mm.
- Warranty: 24 months, with considerations for harsh environmental conditions.
Functional Description
The CWS consists of a change head (CWK) and a change adapter (CWA), connected via clamping jaws and a threaded spindle. It features up to four pneumatic feed-throughs for power supply.
Components and Accessories
- Rotary feed-through, anti-collision sensors, and tolerance compensation units enhance functionality.
- Compatible with various SCHUNK grippers, including 2-finger parallel and angular grippers.
Application Example
The CWS is used in flexible assembly units for different product versions, allowing easy and quick tool changes.
Dimensions and Load Capacities
- CWS 050: Mx max. 20 Nm, My max. 25 Nm, Mz max. 10 Nm, Fz max. 500 N.
- CWS 064: Mx max. 40 Nm, My max. 60 Nm, Mz max. 40 Nm, Fz max. 700 N.
- CWS 080: Mx max. 50 Nm, My max. 70 Nm, Mz max. 55 Nm, Fz max. 850 N.
- CWS 100: Mx max. 80 Nm, My max. 115 Nm, Mz max. 70 Nm, Fz max. 1000 N.
- CWS 125: Mx max. 110 Nm, My max. 160 Nm, Mz max. 200 Nm, Fz max. 1200 N.
Contact Information
SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134, D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar, Germany. Tel: +49-7133-103-0, Email: [email protected], Website: schunk.com
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Product Information Compact change system CWS
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CWS Compact change system Compact. Flat. Productive. Compact change system CWS Compact, manual change system with integrated air feed-throughs for the most important SCHUNK gripping and compensation modules. Field of application Ideally suitable for the use in laboratory technology and assembly automation. Advantages – Your benefits High productivity through fast manual gripper change, especially with small and medium-sized lot sizes Flat and weight-optimized through direct assembly of the gripper onto the change system without adapter plate Series with five unit sizes for optimal size selection...
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CWS Compact change system Functional description spindle. The gripper is safely supplied with pneumatic power by up to four integrated pneumatic feed-throughs. The compact change system (CWS) consists of a change head (CWK) and a change adapter (CWA). A form-fit connection is established between the CWK and the CWA with two clamping jaws connected via a threaded Housing is weight-optimized due to the use of high-strength aluminum alloy Air feed-through no interfering contour, as integrated in the housing Clamping jaw for a form-fit safe hold Drive spindle for manually locking and unlocking the...
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CWS Compact change system General notes about the series Actuation: manually via Allen key, provided by the customer Operating principle: by turning the threaded spindle, the clamping jaws are clamped or unclamped Energy transmission: Integrated pneumatic feed-through Housing: The housing consists of high-strength, hardcoated aluminum alloy. The functional components are made of hardened steel. Scope of delivery: Centering sleeves for mounting and direct connection Application example Flexible assembly unit for various product versions. Easy and quick tool change using a quick-change-system....
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CWS Compact change system SCHUNK offers more ... The following components make the product even more productive – the suitable addition for the highest functionality, flexibility, reliability, and controlled production. Rotary feed-through Anti-collision and overload protection sensor Tolerance compensation unit Universal gripper Angular gripper i For more information on these products can be found on the following product pages or at schunk.com.
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CWS 050 Compact change system Dimensions and maximum loads i This is the max. sum of all forces and moments which are permitted to act on the change system for ensuring proper functioning. Technical data Description Compact change adapter Compact change master Recommended handling weight Repeat accuracy Number of pneumatic feed-throughs Min./max. ambient temperature Direct connection to* Dimensions X x Y x Z** * also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram ** Please note that the heights of the change master (ZK) and change adapter (ZA) differ. The sum represents the...
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CWS 050 Compact change system Main view The drawing shows the basic design of the gripper change system without dimensional consideration of the options described below. Robot-side connection Tool-side connection Wrench size Pneumatic feed-throughs Depth of the centering sleeve hole in the counter part
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CWS 050 Compact change system Adapter plate for PGN-plus 40 Robot-side connection Tool-side connection Compact change system for grippers Fit for centering sleeves Depth of the centering sleeve hole in the counter part The adapter plate has integrated air feed-throughs in order to be able to use the hose-free direct connection of the appropriate gripper. Description Grippers CWA compact change adapter Adapter plate 2-finger parallel gripper PGN-plus Compact change system CWS Tolerance compensation unit TCU 2-finger angular gripper PWG-plus Sealed DPG-plus gripper The unit is part of a modular...
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CWS 050 Compact change system
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CWS 064 Compact change system Dimensions and maximum loads i This is the max. sum of all forces and moments which are permitted to act on the change system for ensuring proper functioning. Technical data Description Compact change adapter Compact change master Recommended handling weight Repeat accuracy Number of pneumatic feed-throughs Min./max. ambient temperature Direct connection to* Dimensions X x Y x Z** * also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram ** Please note that the heights of the change master (ZK) and change adapter (ZA) differ. The sum represents the...
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CWS 064 Compact change system Main view The drawing shows the basic design of the gripper change system without dimensional consideration of the options described below. Robot-side connection Tool-side connection Wrench size Pneumatic feed-throughs Depth of the centering sleeve hole in the counter part
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CWS 064 Compact change system Adapter plate for PGN-plus 50 Robot-side connection Tool-side connection Compact change system for grippers Fit for centering sleeves Depth of the centering sleeve hole in the counter part The adapter plate has integrated air feed-throughs in order to be able to use the hose-free direct connection of the appropriate gripper. Description Grippers CWA compact change adapter Adapter plate 2-finger parallel gripper PGN-plus Compact change system CWS Tolerance compensation unit TCU 2-finger angular gripper PWG-plus Sealed DPG-plus gripper The unit is part of a modular...
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CWS 064 Compact change system
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CWS 080 Compact change system Dimensions and maximum loads i This is the max. sum of all forces and moments which are permitted to act on the change system for ensuring proper functioning. Technical data Description Compact change adapter Compact change master Recommended handling weight Repeat accuracy Number of pneumatic feed-throughs Min./max. ambient temperature Direct connection to* Dimensions X x Y x Z** * also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram ** Please note that the heights of the change master (ZK) and change adapter (ZA) differ. The sum represents the...
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CWS 080 Compact change system Main view The drawing shows the basic design of the gripper change system without dimensional consideration of the options described below. Robot-side connection Tool-side connection Pneumatic feed-throughs Wrench size DIN ISO-9409 bolt circle Fit for centering sleeves Fit for centering Depth of the centering sleeve hole in the counter part
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