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1 INTRODUCTION 

Robot System Products

 is a front-rank provider of peripheral products for high performance 

robot applications. We provide complete tool systems solutions for your robot installations, 
aiming to improve your productivity with the most reliable and cost-effective tooling on the 
market. Continuously we explore emerging technologies, working with leading edge design. 

Robot System Products

 has a wide range of standard robot peripheral products: 

 

Tool changers 

 

Swivels 

 

Swivel tool changers 

 

CiRo 

 

Grippers 

 

Hose Packages 

 

Valve units 

 

Tool systems 

 

Tool parking systems 

 

Robot System Products’

 tool changers are constructed to maximize the flexibility and reliability 

of your robot fleet. Through our patented locking device TrueConnect™ robustness and high 
safety are combined with low weight and compactness. With our swivels compressed air, water, 
electrical and data signals as well as weld and servo power are transferred to your tools with 
robot motion capabilities fully maintained. Our Swivel tool changers unite the TrueConnect™ 
mechanism with our swivel technology, combining the best out of the two technologies. With 
RSPs unique Circular Rotators cables and hoses can be freely selected with high robot flexibility 
maintained, and the space requirements reduced. Our integrated Tool systems are delivered as 
complete plug-and-play solutions designed for quick and simple installation.  

Robot System Products’

 product lines are available for all major robot brands and come with 

complete documentation. 3D-models for simulation are available for download at: 

www.rsp.eu.com

 

1.1 Installation and Maintenance manual 

This document describes how the tool changers, TC5 and TC20, including corresponding tool 
attachments and options for transfer of signals and air, are installed and replaced. In addition, 
the document describes required maintenance activities, including inspection, cleaning, 
lubrication, replacement of wear parts, required tools and products and disposal and recycling.  

The 

Technical Descriptions

 of each respective unit are separate documents containing product 

information, drawings, technical data, electrical and pneumatic diagrams and lists of spare parts. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for TC20

Page 1: ...Installation and Maintenance Manual Tool changers TC5 and TC20 M0119 1 Tool changers Swivels Swivels Tool changers Grippers Hose packages Valve Units Tool systems ...

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Page 3: ...use of this document or the software or hardware described in this document The document or parts of it may not be reproduced or copied without prior permission from Robot System Products AB It may neither be imparted to a third party nor otherwise be used without authorization Infringement hereof will be subject to action in accordance with the applicable laws Further copies of this document can ...

Page 4: ...econd week 11 3 1 2 Every six months or 250 000 tool changes 11 3 1 3 To replace when damaged or worn out 11 3 2 Specification of maintenance activities 12 3 2 1 Visual inspection of tool changer 12 3 2 2 Visual inspection and cleaning of tool attachment 13 3 2 3 Cleaning and lubrication of tool changer 13 3 2 4 Cleaning and lubrication of tool attachment 14 4 DISMOUNTING AND REPLACEMENT 15 4 1 Re...

Page 5: ...ully maintained Our Swivel tool changers unite the TrueConnect mechanism with our swivel technology combining the best out of the two technologies With RSPs unique Circular Rotators cables and hoses can be freely selected with high robot flexibility maintained and the space requirements reduced Our integrated Tool systems are delivered as complete plug and play solutions designed for quick and sim...

Page 6: ... tool changer if the air pressure is safely switched off WARNING Be aware that tool changer and tool attachment may cause personal injury and equipment damage if dropped NOTE The tool changer shall always be in locked position also when empty to avoid unexpected locking if air pressure is lost WARNING Electric signals must be disconnected switched off when docking the tool attachment This is to pr...

Page 7: ...rew driver For removing the air sealings 1 5 Required products Product Specification Note Grease 3HXG1000 413 Magnalube G Teflon grease Air sealings Grease I0876 Molykote BR2Plus For locking balls Cleaning agent Industrial alcohol or similar For cleaning of tool changer and tool attachment Glue Loctite 480 or similar For gluing the air sealings Cloth Lint free cloth For cleaning NOTE Chemical resi...

Page 8: ...daptation plate The arrow on the front of the tool changer indicates the position of the hole for the guide pin Make sure that the guide pin is fitted to the guide hole in the tool changer WARNING The tool changer may cause personal injury and equipment damage if dropped 6 Mount tool changer Mount the tool changer with the enclosed screws Use an Allen key for tightening see tightening torques abov...

Page 9: ...t Fit the tool attachment and tool to each other using the guide pins WARNING The tool attachment may cause personal injury and equipment damage if dropped 4 Mount tool attachment Mount the tool attachment using a torque wrench See tightening torques above NOTE Fastening screws can be entered either from the tool attachment side or the tool side Screws are specified in the Technical Description of...

Page 10: ...on 1 Attach a spare tool attachment to the tool changer 2 Position the spare tool attachment above the tool attachment that is mounted at the tool 3 The correct position is found when the tool attachments are parallel centered and the engraved arrows are on the same line 4 Save the position The robot can move to this position with high speed 5 Dismount the spare tool attachment 6 Go back to the sa...

Page 11: ...cription Inspection Tool changer General Visual inspection section 3 2 1 Locking balls Check locking balls section 3 2 1 Air sealings Check air sealings section 3 2 1 Spring loaded pins Check spring loaded signal section 3 2 1 Tool attachment General Visual inspection of tool attachment and cables section 3 2 2 Cleaning Tool attachment Signal contacts Clean contact surfaces section 3 2 2 3 1 2 Eve...

Page 12: ...position Check air sealings Check that the air sealings are clean For cleaning see section 3 2 3 Check that the air sealings are not damaged For making replacements see section 4 3 1 Check spring loaded signal pins electrical versions only Check that the spring loaded signal pins are clean For cleaning see section 3 2 3 Check that the spring loaded signal pins are not worn out or damaged For makin...

Page 13: ...t for damages For replacement see section 4 2 3 2 3 Cleaning and lubrication of tool changer The following maintenance activities should be carried out on the TC every 6th month or after 250 000 tool changes whichever comes first Action Note Clean locking balls Check the locking balls and wipe them clean with a lint free cloth WARNING Risk of getting squeezed between piston and ball holder when th...

Page 14: ... lubrication of tool attachment The following maintenance activities should be carried out on the TA every 6th month or after 250 000 tool changes whichever comes first Action Note Clean locking cavities Clean the cavities of the locking balls with a lint free cloth NOTE It is important that this is done or else there is a risk that the tool attachment jams Clean contact surfaces of air sealings W...

Page 15: ...ins 6 Dismount hoses Dismount the air hoses from the tool changer NOTE Make sure that no dirt enters the air hoses 7 Release electrical connectors NOTE Handle the contact with care as it is sensitive to mechanical damage Make sure that no dirt enters the contacts 8 Remove screws Remove the screws holding the tool changer to the robot flange WARNING The tool changer may cause personal injury and eq...

Page 16: ...Make sure that no dirt enters the contacts 4 Dismount hoses Dismount the air hoses from the tool attachment NOTE Make sure that no dirt enters the air hoses 5 Remove screws Remove the screws holding the tool attachment to the tool WARNING The tool attachment is heavy and may cause personal injury and equipment damage if dropped 6 Dismount tool attachment NOTE A guide pin is mounted between the too...

Page 17: ...ng and glue 3 Replace air sealing Glue the new air sealing in the sealing groove Use a small amount of Loctite 480 or similar Press the sealing 60 120 seconds until the glue hardens Action Note 1 Power off Switch the power off and lock the circuit breaker 2 Remove signal pins Pull out the signal pins with a pair of pliers NOTE There are totally 8 signal pins 3 Replace signal pins Fit the new signa...

Page 18: ... and used in new products They shall be sorted according to type and surface coating and handed over to an authorized recycling facility Metal components of steel and aluminium are substantial in size and easy to identify Copper is primarily used in transmission of power for spot welding Silver or gold plating of contact surfaces may occur Plastics Thermoplastics can in general be re heated and re...

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