Cobot End Effectors

The load and reach of cobots can be limiting to certain applications that require a specific separation and clearance of machinery. That’s why the multi-axis operations of UR robots and Destaco’s extenders allow operational manufacturers to adapt their setups for the future of automation.

Empower your automated workplace with tool arrays that can apply and exchange standard Destaco grippers, magnets, and even vacuum grips within a single cobotic arm. Universal Robots are compatible with Destaco tool changers that can hold up to 4 unique tools.

Manual tool changers by Destaco are on the leading edge of ISO standards for robotics and cobotics. Reid Supply offers safety, simplicity, and consistency with our line of manual tool changers for cobotics.

Machinery has long been unfriendly to human gripping strength; robots could crush appliances that a human would easily grab and move. However, the latest trend in cobotics has shown that these platforms and machines can easily grab, hold, and place boxes and weights that humans couldn’t do safely before. Find the grippers your automated manufacturing process can benefit from at Reid Supply.

Universal Robotics partnered with Destaco to provide precision robotics across multiple work platforms. These lightweight, independent robotic arms can be programmed to perform specific tasks with ease, meaning setup time is minimal no matter where you might need an extra hand.

What is the difference between automation and robotics?

Automation refers to anything that doesn’t require human input. Robotics is similar but humans must program robots to perform certain tasks. Robots can therefore be unsafe because they don’t intake any input other than what they were initially programmed to perform.

How are robotics used in manufacturing?

Robots can be helpful in manufacturing, especially in assembly lines that can be dangerous to humans. However, they rarely work alongside people in car factories, for example. Instead, they are used to lift heavy loads and place them in specific places, rather than performing intricate tasks. With the advent of cobots, however, this boundary is shrinking, since they’re able to be programmed to stop if they’re in the path of a human’s health.

Do robots put humans out of jobs?

Humans are not put out of jobs because of robots or cobots. Instead, these people are trained to manage robots rather than their initial job. This not only removes them from potentially harmful workplaces but also engages them with new technology.

Who programs industrial cobots?

In short, anyone. Industrial cobots can run highly complicated programs depending on their placement and workpiece attachments, however, they can also simply move from side to side and activate a gripper. Simpler operations can be programmed by anyone who knows how to navigate their touch-screen interface.

How quickly do robots make ROI profitable?

Cobots and robots make companies profitable quickly. For example, instead of paying a salaried position several thousands of dollars per year for a simple task that might cause them to feel devalued, a robot could continue the same task 24/7/365 without complaint.

Are cobots secure as part of the IOT?

Yes. When you order through reputable manufacturers or distributors, the relevant support and security are built into the setup process.