Robotic Quick-Change Systems: Pneumatic Tool Changers + Grippers That Triple a Robot’s Output

What is the biggest source of waste in industrial robotics? Not slow cycle times — it is the robot sitting idle during changeovers. SMW Autoblok’s PRS pneumatic quick-change system solves this with compressed air-driven tool changers and inductive couplers for contactless energy and signal transmission.

PRS Tool Changer: Pneumatic Unlock + Spring Clamp + Turbo

Three mechanisms in one: pneumatic unlocking, spring clamp with Turbo (keeps tool locked even with air loss), and case-hardened body for high rigidity. Six pneumatic connectors for media transmission plus optional electronic signal interface.

C40 Inductive Couplers: No Contacts, No Wear

Contactless energy and signal transmission means no connector wear, greater alignment tolerance, and stable operation in wet/dusty environments.

PX Pneumatic Grippers: IP64, Oval Piston, Lightweight

IP64 sealed, oval piston for higher force density, two-finger lightweight design (2PXS/2PXM/2PXL), spring force for external/internal gripping, integrated sensors, purge air connection, drop-in compatible with standard grippers.

ROI: One Robot Doing the Work of Three

A quick-change system costs a fraction of adding another robot, but enables one robot to switch end effectors in seconds instead of 30-minute manual changeovers.

Doskee Automation offers SMW Autoblok, FESTO, SMC grippers and robotic quick-change systems. Contact us for technical consultation.

Ref: PneumaticTips “New pneumatic robotic tool changers from SMW Autoblok”