DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Destaco, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), is pleased to
announce the launch of the TC1™ manual tool changer
designed for collaborative robot (cobot) pick and place, load and
unload applications. The TC1 provides seamless integration for fast
tool change operation, thereby expanding cobot flexibility and
increasing return on cobot investment.
As cobot use in part-locating applications continues to expand
across markets, including CNC machine tending, medical/laboratory
tools, warehouse packaging and many commercial applications, safe
and easy-to-use cobot peripherals that can be rapidly deployed are
in high demand. Destaco has designed the TC1 to meet these evolving
customer needs. Among other benefits, the TCI offers
operator-friendly self-locking, push-button release, lightweight,
flexible mounting and direct electrical connectivity to UR
cobots.
"With the increase in non-traditional automation, comes an
increased need for true plug and produce cobot products. TC1 is a
high-quality, ready-to-work solution that delivers on this need
through its differentiated design," said Gary Labadie, Global Product Director, Destaco.
"We also recognize how important deployment speed is for our
customers, so we package each tool changer with its own mounting
hardware and necessary tools to ensure fast installation without
requiring additional adapter plates, mounting hardware or custom
cabling."
The TC1 manual tool changer includes the following benefits:
- Ultra-lightweight and low profile: At 25mm height and 330g,
more cobot payload capacity is dedicated to part handling versus
tooling.
- Versatility: Tool changer blanks allow users to add their own
mounting patterns versus the standard ISO 9409 cobot mounting
pattern.
- Easy Installation: Electrical modules connect directly to UR
cobots. More electrical modules will be implemented in the future
to integrate directly with other cobots.
- Operator friendly: The self-locking insertion, push-button
release allows any cobot operator to switch cobot tools in less
than 30 seconds for maximum uptime.
- Gripper compatibility: TC1 integrates directly with Robohand
pneumatic and electric grippers supporting load and upload or pick
and place applications.
The TC1 is an out-of-the-box, ready-to-install solution and
includes quick start guides that show customers step-by-step how to
quickly install the tool changer to their cobot.
To learn more about any of Destaco's high-performance
automation, workholding or remote-handling solutions, please visit
destaco.com or call (888) Destaco (888-337-8226).
About Destaco:
Destaco, a Dover Corporation company,
is a global leader in the design and manufacture of
high-performance automation, workholding and remote-handling
solutions. The company serves customers in a variety of
end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer
packaged goods, aerospace, industrial and nuclear sectors.
Built on a legacy of more than 100 years, Destaco offers a
comprehensive portfolio of products designed to engineer precise
movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity
and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The Destaco family
of products consists of industry-leading brands such as Destaco
Manual Clamps, Power Clamps, and End Effectors; Camco™ and
Ferguson™ Indexers; Robohand™ Grippers; and CRL™ Manipulators and
Transfer Ports. Destaco is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.A. The company has
more than 800 employees with 13 locations, in 9 countries, across
the Americas, Europe and
Asia. More information is
available at destaco.com.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global
manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of
approximately $7 billion. We deliver
innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies,
aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support
services through five operating segments: Engineered Products,
Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps &
Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover
combines global scale, operational agility, world-class engineering
capability and customer intimacy to lead the markets we serve.
Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our
team of over 23,000 employees takes an ownership mindset,
collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
Destaco Contact:
Kristen
Fairbrother
(248) 836-6674
kfairbrother@destaco.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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