Product Alert: 20 kg. Tool flange adapter - FAQ
Product Alert: 20 kg. Tool flange adapter - FAQ
The UR20 Tool Flange Adapter was developed to ease the initial use of the UR20 as many UR+ partners did not yet have end-effectors (tools) to directly attach to the larger UR20 tool flange that were developed for higher forces.
Since announcing the UR30, UR has realized that the adapter could be used on the UR30 at payloads exceeding its design specifications. It is therefore not included in the UR30 box.
Since the adapter flange was only meant as a temporary solution for UR+ partners it will be phased out.
1. What is maximum payload allowed when using the adapter flange?
The maximum approved payload is 20 kg. If using the recommended bolt of strength grade 8.8.
2. What can happen if the payload limit is exceeded?
Use of the Tool Flange Adapter outside of specifications can cause the end-effector (tooling) and workpiece to break loose and cause a serious injury.
3. When will it be phased out?
The adapter will be phased out with the release of PS5.19 on the 15th of October.
4. Can I still buy an adapter flange from Universal Robots?
No, Universal Robots have chosen to discontinue the adapter flange based on the risk of it being used outside of specifications.
5. Can the adapter flange be used for the UR30 if I am not exceeding the payload limit?
No. Universal Robots only support use of existing larger tool flange, developed for higher forces.
6. How do I choose a tool that can handle payloads above the maximum limit of the adapter flange?
The following the UR+ partners are already providing tools that have been adapted to the new enlarged UR20/UR30 tool flange.
Robotiq PowerPick20: https://palletizing.robotiq.com/powerpick_multipick_launch
Impaqts PQ90: https://www.universal-robots.com/plus/products/impaqt-robotics/pneumagiq-pq90/
Smooth Robotics have developed their own adapter flanges that allows back compatibility with e-Series welding tools: https://smooth-robotics.com/