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The "PN-ZERO series" is a rotary joint developed for positioners and rotary tables. By equipping a compact body with electrical signal contacts and pneumatic ports, it enables endless rotation. It eliminates issues caused by the entanglement of electrical wiring and pneumatic piping. We offer models such as the analog signal model "PN-ZERO 2/6" and the space-saving models "PN-ZERO 2/D-5, 2/U-6, 2/C-4." 【Features】 ■ Equipped with both electrical signal contacts and pneumatic ports ■ Lightweight and compact body ■ Endless rotation (rated at 50rpm) ■ Supports 6 to 36 analog signal contacts and a space-saving system ■ CC-Link Association certified (PN-ZERO 2/C-4) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Pipe Fittings

The "PN-ZERO 2/E-4(100Mbps)" is an Ethernet specification rotary joint developed for positioners and rotary tables. It is equipped with utilities for electrical signal contacts and pneumatic ports within a compact body. It allows for endless rotation and operates without restrictions on rotation speed, eliminating issues caused by the entanglement of electrical wiring and pneumatic piping. Various other specifications of rotary joints are also available. 【Features】 ■ Equipped with both electrical signal contacts and pneumatic port utilities ■ Lightweight and compact body ■ Endless rotation (rated at 50rpm) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Pipe Fittings

The "Compliance List Catalog" is a product catalog for automatic assembly positioning error correction devices that we handle. It features the "RCC Device," which utilizes rubber products to correct errors and facilitate assembly, and the "Lock-Up RCC Device," which enables high-speed operation by locking the compliance function, thereby reducing tact time. Please make use of this for selecting products. [Featured Products (Excerpt)] ■ RCC Devices - RCC-001 - RCC-111 - RCC-112 - RCC-113 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other industrial robots
• Other electronic parts

The "Quick Change Catalog" is a product catalog for the automatic end effector exchange devices handled by our company. It features the versatile robot quick change "QUICK-CHANGE ZEUS," the "QUICK-CHANGE GIGA" suitable for spot welding gun exchange applications, and the "QC-1," which focuses on handling in the pharmaceutical and food sectors. By providing tailored proposals for each customer, we deliver original products that exceed expectations. 【Featured Products (Excerpt)】 ■ Next Generation Auto Tool Changer - ZEUS - GIGA - Wiring Reduction Module/Contact Block ■ Auto Tool Changer - QC-1 - Light-5A - QC-10B *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other industrial robots
• Other electronic parts

The "QC-166" is an end effector automatic exchange device that has increased its load capacity beyond the proven 150kg portable model primarily used for press transport and material handling applications. Electrical signal contact blocks and industrial network contact blocks can be mounted on both sides A and B, allowing it to meet various usage requirements. Additionally, compared to our previous models, it has been made 23% thinner and 15% lighter. 【Features】 ■ Slimmer and lighter design achieved by integrating a detachable confirmation sensor within the main body ■ Standard options can be mounted on both sides ■ The rubber bushings are made of fluorine, which has excellent environmental resistance ■ Direct mounting is possible without a robot mounting plate ■ Safety measures for automatic tool change (ATC) are provided with a standard piston lock mechanism *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Other electronic parts

The "QC-10B" is an auto tool changer capable of handling 10kg. It adopts a lifting method that does not require the master plate and tool plate to be in close contact during attachment and detachment. To prevent separation even if the supply of attachment air pressure is stopped, we have implemented a mechanical fail-safe mechanism through our unique attachment and detachment mechanism. Additionally, by using a sensor for attachment confirmation, you can use the robot and quick change more safely. 【Features】 ■ Adopts a lifting method that does not require the master plate and tool plate to be in close contact during attachment and detachment ■ Implements a mechanical fail-safe mechanism through our unique attachment and detachment mechanism ■ Allows for safer use of the robot and quick change by using a sensor for attachment confirmation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other electronic parts

The "FlexR-25" is a compact power and encoder quick change system that is portable up to 25 kg and suitable for a wide range of applications. It inherits the features of a proven quick change attachment mechanism (ball lock type). Various contact blocks can be attached according to the application. The attachment mechanism meets protection ratings IP66 and IP67, and all rubber materials, such as gaskets, are made of highly environmentally resistant fluorine. 【Features】 ■ Applicable to a wide range of applications such as assembly, handling for machine tools, and cleaning processes ■ Inherits the features of a proven quick change attachment mechanism (ball lock type) ■ Standard option contact blocks can be mounted on two sides ■ Meets protection ratings IP66 and IP67 for the attachment mechanism ■ All rubber materials, such as gaskets, are made of highly environmentally resistant fluorine *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other electronic parts
• Other industrial robots

The "CJ2" is a pneumatic and electrical signal coupling unit that allows for one-touch connection and disconnection of electrical signals and air pressure. During setup changes, the manual disconnection and reconnection of signal wires and pneumatic fittings, which were previously done manually, can now be centralized in one location, enabling one-touch switching. It offers a selection of utilities necessary for mold and jig replacement in pressing and welding processes, and three modules can be combined and selected. 【Features】 ■ One-touch connection and disconnection of electrical signals and air pressure ■ Centralization of disconnection and reconnection tasks, allowing for one-touch switching ■ Uses proven components in the contact area, ensuring high reliability and durability ■ Offers ports with self-closing valves for air pressure ■ Equipped with a floating mechanism for secure connections *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "BL Force Torque Sensor Catalog" introduces 6-axis force sensors that cater to various applications. It features the "BL ThinNANO Sensor," which detects six components of force and torque using strain gauges attached to a Y-shaped beam, as well as the fingertip-shaped "BL NANO Sensor" and the compact "BL MICRO Sensor." Please make use of this for selecting products. [Featured Products (Excerpt)] ■ BL ThinNANO Sensor - ThinNANO 1.2/1-A - ThinNANO 2.5/2-A - ThinNANO 5/4-A ■ BL NANO Sensor - NANO 1.2/1-A - NANO 2.5/2-A - NANO 5/4-A *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Sensors
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

The spot gun exchange, handling, jig exchange, and other wide-ranging applications can be applied and mounted on robots capable of carrying 150-230 kg. Inheriting the proven features of the BL quick change attachment mechanism (ball lock system), this new generation of quick change has achieved class No. 1 in compactness, lightweight, and thin coupling thickness, making it a more advanced evolution.

• Welding robot
• Other industrial robots
• Welding Machine

This is a rotary joint developed for positioners and rotary tables. It is equipped with electric signal contacts (2A) and two pneumatic ports (Rc3/8) within a lightweight and compact body, allowing for 360-degree endless rotation without restrictions on the rotation angle. It is compatible with the CC-Link wiring reduction system and has obtained certification from the CC-Link Association. ◆ The industry's first model equipped with both "electric signal contacts and pneumatic ports." ◆ Compatible with CC-Link (wiring reduction system) and has obtained certification from the association. ◆ 360-degree endless rotation (rated at 50 RPM).

• Other industrial robots
• Power Transmission Equipment
• Welding robot

The BL Quick Change GC Series Model: GC-300 is a device for the automatic exchange of material handling welding and transformer-integrated spot guns in the spot welding process performed by robots. By selecting optional modules for primary power supply to the transformer-integrated gun, cooling water, air pressure, and electrical signals, it allows for efficient switching between guns of different shapes and the exchange of guns and hands, effectively reducing setup time and contributing to the establishment of flexible lines.

• Welding Machine
• Other industrial robots
• Welding robot

The force/torque sensor system measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz) using a monolithic structure. The transducer employs semiconductor strain gauges that are highly resistant to noise. With the DAQ F/T, you can connect the transducer using an analog data acquisition (DAQ) device that corresponds to the bus of your computer (PCI, USB, PCMCIA, etc.), allowing you to easily read sensor data on your PC or robot controller equipped with the aforementioned bus. The controller F/T processes the strain gauge information and outputs force/torque data in both serial and analog formats. The controller features include coordinate transformation, peak value detection, bias setting, and general-purpose I/O.

• Torque Control
• Other FA equipment

The BL Quick Change (end effector automatic exchange device) is a device for automatically exchanging the hands or tools of robots and automated machines. It allows a single robot to perform multiple tasks, enabling multifunctionality and reducing setup time, thus contributing to small-batch production of various types.

• Assembly robot
• Transport and handling robots
• Welding robot

This is a compact amplification unit that uses multiple BL fingertip-type, thin tactile sensors (NANO, ThinNANO sensors). It can connect up to five small amplification boards, reducing the number of cable wires. It can also be replaced with the conventional amplification unit for a single amplification board.

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

Recently, there has been an increasing trend in spot welding processes that combines small and lightweight guns with compact spot welding robots, offering benefits such as efficient point placement through dense arrangement and increased work speed due to lightweight design. The small spot welding gun changer from BL Autotech is an automatic exchange device for robots that enables automatic swapping between guns or between a gun and handling fixtures in such spot welding processes.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Welding robot

The BL Quick Change Model: USP-100 (Thin Type Press Inter-Handling Specification) is a thin-shaped automatic exchange device for end effectors developed to accommodate high-speed transport of press parts. Its thin design allows for entry between molds in the press process, enabling attachment to the tip of a parallel moving arm. Even in presses with narrow openings, it can transport press parts without changing their orientation. (Japanese Patent No. 3717923)

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

BL Quick Change Model: QCP-100 Press Inter-Handling Specification is an automatic end effector exchange device that supports tool exchange for press part suction in press inter-handling. For tool plates, we have made it easy to set ID confirmation and have included an optional connector-less electrical signal contact block with a cover that protects the block itself.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL couple joint is a coupling unit that allows for the connection and disconnection of electrical signals and air pressure with a single touch. It consolidates the tasks of manually disconnecting and reconnecting signal wires and air pressure fittings, which were traditionally done during setup changes, into one location, enabling one-touch switching. The contact parts use various modular components that have proven reliable and durable through our quick change system. It accommodates coupling specifications tailored to applications through combinations of various utilities.

• Assembly Machine
• Press Dies
• Vehicle body parts

The BL Quick Change GC series is a device for the automatic exchange of material handling welding and transformer-integrated spot guns in the spot welding process performed by robots. By optionally selecting modules for primary power supply, cooling water, air pressure, and electrical signals to the transformer-integrated gun, it enables efficient use of guns with different shapes and the exchange of guns and hands, thereby reducing setup time and effectively contributing to the establishment of flexible lines.

• Welding Machine
• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts

BL Quick Change Model: QCP-220 The press inter-handling specification is an automatic exchange device for end effectors designed for robots with a payload capacity of 200kg, accommodating the increasing size of panels and the acceleration of robots in press inter-handling and loading. It complies with the ISO mechanical interface, allowing for direct attachment to a robot flange with a PCD of 125mm.

• Other industrial robots
• Press Dies
• Vehicle body parts

The BL Quick Change model: Flex-300 is ideal for applications that require handling and palletizing heavy loads or moment rigidity. The utility allows for the selection of the capacity and number of pneumatic ports and electrical signal contacts as options.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL Quick Change (Tool Changer) model: Flex-100A allows for various applications such as material handling, palletizing, and deburring, with the utility options for selecting the capacity and number of pneumatic ports and electrical signal contacts.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL Quick Change Model: QC-150B is a device for automatically exchanging hands or tools of robots and automated machines. It allows a single robot to perform multiple tasks, enabling multifunctionality and reducing setup time, thereby contributing to small-batch production of various types.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL Quick Change Model: QC-20C is a device for automatically exchanging the hands or tools of robots and automated machines. It enables a single robot to perform multiple tasks, allowing for multifunctionality and reducing setup time, thereby contributing to small-lot production of various types.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL Quick Change Model: QC-10A is a device for automatically exchanging the hands or tools of robots and automated machines. It allows a single robot to perform multiple tasks, enabling multifunctionality and reducing setup time, thereby contributing to small-batch production of various types.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL MICRO sensor (compact 6-axis force sensor) is a small-sized (25mm) transducer that enhances torque characteristics and outputs strain gauge signals as analog (6ch) information for three components of force (Fx, Fy, Fz) and three components of torque (Tx, Ty, Tz).

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

The BL Quick Change Model: QC-60C is a device for automatically exchanging the hands or tools of robots and automated machines. It allows a single robot to perform multiple tasks, enabling multifunctionality and reducing setup time, thereby contributing to small-lot production of various types.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Assembly robot

It is a compact and thin converter (dimensions 40mm × thickness 20mm) that outputs strain gauge signals as analog (6 channels) information for three components of force (Fx, Fy, Fz) and three components of torque (Tx, Ty, Tz). High-precision measurement is possible.

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

The BL list compliance device is a device that corrects positional errors during insertion tasks with robots and dedicated machines. The lock-up RCC device adds a mechanism to the conventional RCC device that locks the floating state using pneumatic pressure. By locking the compliance function of the RCC device while moving the robot or dedicated machine to the insertion position during the insertion task, it enables faster and higher acceleration operations, thereby reducing the tact time.

• Assembly Machine
• Assembly robot

The BL Quick Change model: Flex-70 is mounted on the flange part of a robot and enables the rapid and reliable automatic exchange of multiple end effectors such as hands and tools. The fastening is done using a ball lock mechanism, which lifts and secures the tool plate, providing a robust specification against moment loads. In addition to the conventional air ports, electrical signals, and attachment confirmation sensors, new features include ground contact and approach sensors.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Assembly robot

The BL Quick Change Model: Flex-40A can be customized for various applications such as material handling, assembly, and deburring, allowing options for utility including pneumatic ports and electrical signals for sensors and motor drive.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Transport and handling robots

The BL NANO sensor (finger-type 6-axis force sensor) has a converter size of 18mm, making it suitable for attachment to the fingertip. It outputs strain gauge signals as analog (6 channels) information for 3 components of force (Fx, Fy, Fz) and 3 components of torque (Tx, Ty, Tz).

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

BL Thin NANO Sensor (thin 6-axis force sensing sensor) is a compact and slim transducer that outputs strain gauge signals as analog (6ch) information for three components of force (Fx, Fy, Fz) and three components of torque (Tx, Ty, Tz).

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

The RCC device is a practical implementation of the Remote Center Compliance function using rubber components. By installing it between the arm of a robot or an automatic assembly machine and the gripper, it corrects horizontal and angular (misalignment) errors between the parts being assembled, making assembly easier. It reduces defects and downtime caused by binding and misalignment, preventing damage to the machinery, thus significantly improving product quality and productivity.

• Other industrial robots
• Other machine elements
• Other cutting tools

The BL Force Torque Sensor is a sensor that detects force and torque in the X, Y, and Z directions simultaneously and in real-time, in order to convey "tactile perception" to sensory control/intelligent robots that adapt to changes in the external environment, such as visual and tactile stimuli. By equipping robots with force control capabilities, the reliability and quality of their work are significantly improved.

• Other industrial robots
• Circular Connectors
• Wind Speed/Volume Meter

The BL Rotary Joint PN-ZERO series is a rotary joint that enables endless connections for signals and pneumatic pressure on positioners and rotating tables. It is equipped with two pneumatic ports of Rc3/8 and six electrical signal lines with a capacity of 2A (model: PN-ZERO 2/6) in a lightweight and compact body. It allows for 360-degree endless rotation, enabling operation without restrictions on the rotation angle.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Welding robot

The BL Quick Change model: GC-220 is a device for the automatic exchange of material handling welding and built-in spot guns in the spot welding process using robots. Through CAE analysis of the attachment and detachment mechanism, we achieved an optimal design that maintains a performance capacity of 220 kg while achieving a lightweight and compact size comparable to the GC-150B.

• Other industrial robots
• Vehicle body parts
• Welding robot