Securing the Tool

Description

The tool or workpiece is mounted to the tool output flange (ISO 9409-1-80-6-M8) at the tip of the robot.

Dimensions and hole pattern of the tool. All measurements are in millimeters.

Tool flange

The tool output flange (ISO 9409-1) is where the tool is mounted at the tip of the robot. It is recommended to use a radially slotted hole for the positioning pin to avoid over-constraining, while keeping precise position.

 

Very long M8 bolts can press against the bottom of the tool flange and short circuit the robot.

  • Do not use bolts that extend beyond 10 mm to mount the tool.

 

Failure to tighten bolts properly cause injury due to loss of the adapter flange and/or end effector.

  • Ensure the tool is properly and securely bolted in place.

  • Ensure the tool is constructed such that it cannot create a hazardous situation by dropping a part unexpectedly.

 

Tool Flange Accessories

The tool flange can require an accessory element to facilitate connection with tools. Depending on the tool, you can use the following tool flange accessories: Tool Cable Adapter (see Tool Flange Adapter).

 

Tool Flange Adapter

The tool flange adapter is a mechanical accessory for the tool flange that reduces the tool flange screw pattern from EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-M8 to EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6.

(see Maximum Payload)

 

Coordinate system and center of mass.

 

 

Dimensions and screw-tightening moments of the tool flange adapter.

 

The tool flange adapter, including six M8 screws and a positioning pin, has the listed mechanical properties:

Interface (robot side) EN ISO 9409-1-80-6-M8
Interface (end effector side) EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Maximum payload 20 kg
Screws (robot side) 6 x M8 8.8 screws tightened to 16 Nm
Screws (end effector side) 4 x M6 8.8 screws tightened to 8 Nm
Positioning (end effector side) ISO 2338 Ø6 h8
Material Anodized aluminum
Weight 332 g
Center of mass (x, y, z) 0.00 mm, -0.47 mm, 4.32 mm

Observe particular caution when using the tool adapter.

Failure to attach the end effector properly can cause injury due to losing the end effector.

  • Ensure the tool is properly and securely bolted in place.

  • Always use the specified positioning pin.