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QUICK-CHANGE FLEX-40B

The BL QUICK-CHANGE Model Flex-40B is a device for automatic tool changing, designed to enable robots and automated equipment to automatically change end-effectors or other peripheral tooling. A ball-locking mechanism allows for high coupling force and increased moment. To meet your specific application requirements, such as material handling, assembly and deburring, you may select various options in pneumatic ports and electrical contacts, including motor-driving ampere capacity.

Master plate Attachments

・6 bolts(M5×35)
・1 locating pin
※Seal plate, O-ring and screws are pre-assembled.

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Description

Features of Flex-40B

  • Various Range of Utilities

The system can be structured to meet individual customer applications by varying the size and number of electrical contacts and pneumatic ports.

  • Lock without touching

The Master plate can lock onto the Tool plate with a gap between them.

  • Superior fail-safe locking mechanism

BL’s unique lock/unlock mechanism contains a mechanical fail-safe feature witch does not allow the Master and Tool plates to uncouple if the air pressure is shut off.

Specifications

Ordering Information

Option

  • Electrical signal contact block

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-D15A,D15B
  
3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-J16A,J16B

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M10A,M10B

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-A16A,A16B

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-A08A,A08B

 

  • Non-contact electric signal block

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-B15NA_B,B15PA_B(Master side only),B15DA_B(Tool side only)

  • Pneumatic ports

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-P18A,P18B

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-P14A,P14B

  • Lock/unlock sensor

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts Flex-40B-M(T)-SA,SB