ATI: Manual Tool Changer MC-16R

Unmatched performance, reliability, and quality for manual exchange of robotic tooling - Simpler, stronger, and more precise.

ATI Industrial Automation has developed a series of Manual Tool Changers that provides a cost-effective solution for quickly changing tools by hand.
They feature a unique design that combines high strength, excellent repeatability, and a patent-pending screw-cam locking mechanism with multiple
fail-safe features, which resists vibration and prevents loosening. These robust and compact Manual Tool Changers can handle payloads up to
80 pounds (36 kg) and pass pneumatics and electrical signals.

Highlights

• Fully threaded all-steel locking mechanism.
• High strength-to-weight ratio.
• Very small package size.
• Integrated air pass-through ports.
• Ratchet knob adds security to the locked position.
• Additional mounting flats for adding ATI utility modules.

What is a Manual Tool Changer (MC)?

An end-effector with two mating parts, a Master-side and a Tool-side, that have been designed to manually lock or couple together, carry a payload, and have the ability to pass utilities such as electrical signals, pneumatic, water, etc. The Manual Tool Changer provides flexibility for any automated process in order to change tools and pass various utilities. The Master-side of the changer mounts to a robot, CNC machine, or other structure. The Tool-side of the changer mounts to tooling, such as grippers, welders, or deburring tools.
ATI Manual Tool Changers provide a simple, reliable solution for quickly switching end-effectors without the need for tools or power. Designed for ease of use and repeatable alignment, they reduce downtime and improve flexibility in collaborative, lab, or low volume applications.

Features

• (4) 1/8 NPT Integrated air pass thrus ports in a compact 794 gram package
• Screw-style locking mechanism (patented) results in high locking force.
• Ratchet Knob adds security to locked position.
• One (1) flat available to mount electrical modules for increased functionality

• Rated to 16 kg (35 lb) payload.
• High strength-to-weight ratio.