Force limiter PCFC-12-A-S1

Product Overview

• Provides compliance in the Z axis for controlled contact force during deburring and finishing operations.
• Adjustable stiffness by varying pneumatic pressure to the reset piston to match payload and process requirements.
• User-friendly control interface and on-board compliance sensor for piston proximity monitoring and process verification.
• Built-in compliance reduces robot programming effort and can be tuned during operation.
• Mounts to robot arm on rear or side of the deburring unit; side mount and robot wrist interface plates available.
• Custom tool plate bolt patterns available to suit application-specific tooling.
• Includes gravity compensation for vertical load support.
• Optional shielded 10 m signal cable (M8 8-pin female to unterminated), P/N 9150-C-0321108-U-00-10.

Product Features (detailed)

• Passive compliant force control with 12 mm stroke providing Z-axis compliance.
• Adjustable compliance stiffness via pneumatic pressure to the reset piston.
• On-board compliance sensor monitors internal piston proximity for process verification.
• Designed to reduce robot programming; compliance adjustable on-the-fly during operation.
• Mounting options include side mount and robot wrist interface plates; compatible with rear or side mounting of deburring unit.
• Custom tool plate bolt patterns available to fit application needs.
• Gravity compensation feature assists vertical load balancing.
• Optional 10 m shielded signal cable (M8 8-pin female to unterminated).

Specifications
Air Connections (Compliance): 3/8" Tube / 10 mm Tube
Air Connections (Purge): 5/32" Tube / 4 mm Tube
Compliance Force Range: 8.9 N – 85 N
Compliance Travel at Collet: 12 mm
Compliance Type: Passive
Mounting Feature: Side Mount and Robot Wrist Interface Plates
Weight: 3.54 kg
X/Y Static Moment Capacity: 15 Nm
Z Static Moment Capacity: 28 Nm

Model & Technical Specifications

• Model Number: PCFC-12-A-S1
• Compliance Force Range (other variants available): 8.9 N – 85 N; 8.9 N – 170 N; 8.9 N – 260 N
• Compliance Travel at Collet: 12 mm
• Air inlet fittings (compliance): 3/8" Tube / 10 mm Tube
• Air inlet fittings (purge): 5/32" Tube / 4 mm Tube
• Compliance Type: Passive
• Mounting: Side mount and robot wrist interface plates; can mount to rear or side of deburring unit
• Weight: 3.54 kg
• Static Moment Capacity: X/Y = 15 Nm; Z = 28 Nm
• Optional accessory: shielded M8 8-pin signal cable (10 m) P/N 9150-C-0321108-U-00-10
• Accessories and available kits: interface plate kits, bench mount kit, rear cover plate, piston kit, regulator and air-prep kits, motor kit assemblies (see product page for compatible part numbers and descriptions)