ATI Industrial Automation has developed a Robotic Tool Changer that meets the stringent requirements of the food industry. The QC-77 Tool Changer includes an FDA-approved coating and stainless-steel design that resists attack by organic and inorganic compounds while withstanding aggressive washdown cleaning methods used in the food industry. Featuring ATI's patented Fail-Safe Locking Mechanism, the new Tool Changer has Lock and Unlock sensing integrated into its design for safe Coupling and Uncoupling. Other size Food-Handling Tool Changers are currently under development.

Product Features Include:

• Stainless Steel design with high strength.
• No-Touch Locking technology allows up to 0.08 inch (2.0 mm) plate separation when locking.
• Internal proximity sensors are designed into the body of the Master plate to verify the Lock/Unlock position of the piston and cam. Sensors provide the Lock and Unlock (L/U) signals through the sensor cables provided.
• FDA-approved coating and stainless steel locking mechanism for increased corrosion resistance.