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QUICK-CHANGE
Flex-40B

Product information
QUICK-CHANGE

Exchange robots and machines hands and tools automatically

Load capacity：40kg(392N)
Optional parts can be equipped

The BL QUICK-CHANGE Model Flex-40B is a device for automatic tool changing, designed to enable robots and automated equipment to automatically change end-effectors or other peripheral tooling. A ball-locking mechanism allows for high coupling force and increased moment. To meet your specific application requirements, such as material handling, assembly and deburring, you may select various options in pneumatic ports and electrical contacts, including motor-driving ampere capacity.

Master plate Attachments
・6 bolts（M5×35)
・1 locating pin
※Seal plate, O-ring and screws are pre-assembled.

Catalog (PDF)

Features of Flex-40B

Various Range of Utilities

The system can be structured to meet individual customer applications by varying the size and number of electrical contacts and pneumatic ports.

Lock without touching

The Master plate can lock onto the Tool plate with a gap between them.

Superior fail-safe locking mechanism

BL’s unique lock/unlock mechanism contains a mechanical fail-safe feature witch does not allow the Master and Tool plates to uncouple if the air pressure is shut off.

Speciffications

Main Body
Load capacity (rated load)	392N（40kg）
Posisional repeatability ※1	±0.015 mm
Allowable dynamic moment	Bending direction (Tx, Ty)	314N･m（32kgf･m）
Twisting direction (Tz)	430N･m（44kgf･m）
Coupling force (with air pressure of 0.49MPa)　※2	4,000N（408kgf）
Mterials	Frame	Aluminum alloy
Lock/unlock mechanism	Stainless steel
Overall dimension (when coupled)	φ115×H57mm
Weight (Main body)	Master plate	1,140g
Tool plate	610g
Self-separating mechanism	Ball-locking mechanism
Required air pressure	0.39〜0.68MPa（4〜7kgf/cm2）
Allowable temperature and humidity ranges	0〜50℃、35〜90%（Non-condensing）
Utilities	Pneumatic ports	Rc1/8×8

Options
Utilities	D15A D15B	Electrical signals Max3A DC50V Probe contact	3A×15 ※3
J16A J16B	Electrical signals Max5A DC/AC200V Probe contact	5A×16本 ※4 ※5
M10A M10B	Electrical signals Max13A DC250/AC200V Insertion contact	13A×10 ※4 ※6
A16A A16B	Electrical signals Max5A DC/AC200V Probe contact	Approach sensor 5A×16 ※4 ※5
A08A A08B	Electrical signals Max13A DC250/AC200V Insertion contact	Approach sensor 13A×8 ※4 ※6
B15N B15P	lectric signals Max.50mA DC24V Non-contact system （Please refer to page 41 for details.）	50mA×15 WEB series connector ※4 In Zone　1 IP67
B15D	Electric signals Max.5mA DC12V Non-contact system （Please refer to page 41 for details.）	5mA×15 WEB series connector ※4 IP67
P18A P18B	Pneumatic ports	RC1/8×4
P14A P14B	Pneumatic ports	RC1/4×2
Lock/unlock sensor ※7	Two built-in proximity switches