Tools Magazines and Docking Nests Photos

 MAG-15282-4000-NN: Large Tool Magazine

Large tool magazine capable of storing up to 21 tool assemblies (depending on size). Operator can have access to it via interlocked slider doors facing outside robotic cell enclosure and robot enters it from the inside by opening pneumatically operated bi-fold doors. Both outside and inside entries are protected with safety devices which can be integrated into the machine safety system. There are many styles of tool docking nests available from 45 degree leaning to abrasive arbor nests. All of them are fitted with tool present sensors. Entire tool magazine can optionally be with fully connected controls interfacing to customer's system via discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, or Devicenet.

  • Overall size: 88" x 29" x 67" (2235 x 737 x 1702 mm)
  • Double slider doors outside the cell
  • Double bi-fold doors inside the cell
  • Bi-fold doors opened and closed pneumatically
  • Up to 3 levels of docking nests
  • Safety interlocks for all doors
  • Status sensors for bi-fold doors
  • Optional docking nests with presence sensors
  • Optional fully plumbed and wired ready for use
  • Available controls are: discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Devicenet

For more information, contact us at sales@actrobots.com


 MAG-11256-4000-NN - Small Tool Magazine

Small tool magazine capable of storing up to 12 tool assemblies (depending on size). Operator can have access to it via interlocked slider doors facing outside robotic cell enclosure and robot enters it from the inside by opening pneumatically operated hinged doors. Optional up/down electrical curtain as inside entry. Both outside and inside entries are protected with safety devices which can be integrated into the machine safety system. There are many styles of tool docking nests available from 45 degree leaning to abrasive arbor nests. All of them are fitted with tool present sensors. Entire tool magazine can optionally be with fully connected controls interfacing to customer's system via discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, or Devicenet.

  • Overall size: 44" x 24" x 67" (1118 x 610 x 1702 mm)
  • Double slider doors outside the cell
  • Double hinged doors inside the cell
  • Hinged doors opened and closed pneumatically
  • Optional electric up/down curtain as inside entry door
  • Up to 3 levels of docking nests
  • Safety interlocks for all doors
  • Status sensors for both hinged doors
  • Optional docking nests with presence sensors
  • Optional fully plumbed and wired ready for use
  • Available controls are: discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Devicenet

For more information, contact us at sales@actrobots.com


 MAG-17292-4000-6 - Small Tool Magazine with Lid Cover

Small tool magazine capable of storing up to 12 tool assemblies (depending on size). Operator has no access to it from outside robotic cell enclosure and robot enters it from the inside by opening pneumatically operated hinged lid fitted with sensors. There are many styles of tool docking nests available from flat small and large to abrasive arbor nests. All of them are fitted with tool present sensors. Entire tool magazine can optionally be with fully connected controls interfacing to customer's system via discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, or Devicenet.

  • Overall size: 62" x 15.5" x 29.625" (1575 x 394 x 752 mm)
  • Hinged top lid opened and closed pneumatically
  • One row of docking nests
  • Status sensors for the lid
  • Optional docking nests with presence sensors
  • Optional fully plumbed and wired ready for use
  • Available controls are: discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Devicenet

For more information, contact us at sales@actrobots.com


 NEST-17292-4000-004 - Gripper/Tool Docking Nest

Docking nest for smaller and medium gripper assemblies with locating pin holes and sensors. These nests can be used with any of ACT's tool magazines. Grippers like GRP-RP18-TC, GRP-RP19-TC, GRP-RPC-TC can be docked in these nests.

  • Horizontal tool orientation
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attachments for standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Tool locating holes
  • Tool presence sensor

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 NEST-18297-4000-007 - Gripper/Tool Docking Nest

Docking nest for large gripper assemblies with locating pin holes and sensors. These nests can be used with any of ACT's tool magazines. Grippers like GRP-18297-4001 can be docked in these nests.

  • Horizontal tool orientation
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attachments for standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Tool locating holes
  • Tool presence sensor

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 NEST-08162018-00 - Tool Assembly Docking Nest

Tool docking nest with 45 degree leaning tool holding surface. Angled nest surface allows tools to be arranged in vertical rows with robot having clear access to them. ACT tool assemblies like GRP-RP17-TC, BGT001-13800AR, SP00AC-SR12000, SPD-18298-4000, etc. can be docked i these nests. Locating and tool capturing pins are included as well as tool presence sensor.

  • 45 degree tool orientation
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attachments for standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Tool locating and capturing pins
  • Tool presence sensor

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 NEST-32-11200 - Arbor Docking Nest

Docking nests for 1/4" (6mm) arbors with abrasives or other tools like drills or reamers. Spring loaded plungers are used for capturing and locating of the arbor. Presence sensor is included.

  • Nest in horizontal orientation allows arbors to be vertical
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attachments for standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Arbor locating and capturing plungers
  • Arbor presence sensor

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 NEST-18298-3001 - Arbor Taper Docking Nest

Docking nests for abrasives or tools mounted in NSK QC5-K tapered holders. The nest can be used in any of ACT's tool magazines. Holder presence sensor is included.

  • Nest in horizontal orientation allows taper holders to be vertical
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attaches to standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Arbor locating and capturing pocket
  • Holder/arbor presence sensor

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 NEST-16285-4000-005 - Arbor Docking Nest

Docking nests for 1" (25mm) arbors with abrasives or other tools like disks, buffs, or brushes. The nests can be used with any of ACT's tool magazines. Presence sensor is included.

  • Nest in horizontal orientation allows taper holders to be vertical
  • Used in any of ACT's tool magazines
  • Attaches to standard slotted aluminum extrusion
  • Arbor locating and capturing pocket
  • Holder/arbor presence sensor

For more information, contact us at sales@actrobots.com


 MAG-17997-4000 - Revolver-Style Rotary Tool Magazine

Rotary revolver-style tool magazine. Capacity is dependant on tool or gripper size. The magazine indexes desired tool into pick position as programmed in the machine controller. Position sensors monitor magazine and tool location. All controls are fed to the magazine top plate allowing continuous indexing. Single tool pick and drop position makes programming easy.

  • Magazine version to store any of ACT's small and medium size tools like GRP-RP17-TC or GRP-RP18-TC
  • Size depends on version and ranges 24" (610 mm) diameter to 48" (1220 mm)
  • Capacity: 6 docking nests to 16
  • Electric indexer with brake
  • Standard sensors (PNP): position number, index complete, tool present
  • Optional automatic dust cover at tool pick/drop position
  • Optional fully plumbed and wired ready for use
  • Available controls are: discrete I/O, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Devicenet

For more information, contact us at sales@actrobots.com