PushCorp, Inc. Product
PASSIVE ROBOTIC FORCE COMPLIANCE DEVICE

Passive Technology
Automated Passive Compliant Tools are simple, less-expensive, open-loop devices. They rely on external, customer-supplied air pressure regulators to set the applied force. While they may lack the ultra-high precision and flexibility of Active compliance, they work extremely well for less demanding flat or prismatic parts or more specialized processes like Weld Shaving where high-accuracy force control is unnecessary.
AFD82
The AFD82 is part of PushCorp's Passive Compliance series. This end effector can apply up to 100 lbf [444 N] in any orientation. Unlike the active series, this equipment relies on an external air pressure regulator to set the applied force. This pressure must change when a new orientation is programmed in order to maintain a constant force. For this reason, the AFD82 is most commonly used for robotic material removal applications with flat or prismatic parts.
The STC0612-BT40, SM0612, STC1015, and STC1515 are servo spindles optimized to mount to the AFD82. For weld shaving applications our SWS100-3.7 or SWS100-7.2 would also be excellent pairings. Together, these products can automate a wide variety of robotic processes:
If the application will have impact loading, interrupted cuts, or require a heavier spindle our AFD92 is the largest in the series. It features an even more robust set of linear bearings and can apply 250 lbf [1112 N].
The AFD82 Series is available in three configurations: AFD82-1 Vertical, AFD82-2 Horizontal, and the AFD82-3 Table Top. The units are functionally identical, but differ in the orientation with which they attach to the robot wrist, or mount to a table. This allows you to optimize robot reach and dexterity for your particular automation application.
FEATURES
- Single or Double acting force application
- Carriage Position Sensor included
- Integral cartridge air filter
- Low Cost
- User supplied pressure regulator
- 115 lbf [511 N] maximum compliant force
- 1.6 in [40 mm] Linear compliant stroke
- All fittings, fasteners, and threaded holes are METRIC
SPECIFICATIONS
Model | AFD82 |
Max Force | 115 lbf [511 N] |
Force Resolution | ±1.4 lb./psi [±90.4 N/bar] |
Max Payload Weight | 115.0 lbs [52.2 kg] |
Weight | AFD82-1 - 34 lbs [15 Kg] AFD82-2 - 24 lbs [11 Kg] AFD82-3 - 24 lbs [11 Kg] |
Compliant Stroke | 1.6 in [40 mm] |
Supply Air | Dry, 5µm Filtered, Non-lubricated, 80 psi [5.5 Bar] max |
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