Force Guide

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Intuitive robot force guidance for high-precision performance

Epson’s high-performance Force Guide takes robot automation to the next level with superior precision and outstanding rigidity. Powered by proprietary Epson Quartz Technology, it enables Epson robots to detect six axes of force with precision down to 0.1 N. Driven by real-time servo system integration, Force Guide delivers fast, tactile feedback to guide robots for high-precision parts placement. Easy to configure and set up, Force Guide features a point-and-click interface with pre-configured solutions and built-in objects, reducing the development time for precision repeatability applications.

Advantage Epson

Drawing on our global expertise in robotic solutions, Epson created Force Guide as a tool to achieve higher productivity in automated manufacturing processes. Epson Force Guide features proprietary Quartz Technology which provides remarkable rigidity and powerful performance, allowing customers to complete automation tasks that were previously not possible.

  • Epson Quartz Technology
  • High rigidity
  • Powerful performance

Force Guide Applications

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Part and connector insertion

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Screw driving

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Delicate parts handling

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Grinding/polishing

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Gear meshing

  • Specifications

System S250N S250L S250P SH250LH S250H S2503 S2506 S25010
Compatible robots¹ C4-Series C8-Series (Standard and Clean/ESD) C8-Series (Protected) N6 N2 RS-Series G3 G6 G10 & G20
Cabling routing External Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal External Internal Internal
Dimensions (diameter x height) 80 x 49mm 88 x 49mm 88 x 66mm 85 x 48mm 80 x 49mm 80 x 52mm 80 x 52mm 80 x 52mm
Weight² 460g 520g 680g 460g 460g 620g 620g 640g
Compatible robot controller³ RC700A
Measured degrees of freedom 6-axis; 3 force components (Fx, Fy, Fz) and 3 torque components (Tx, Ty, Tz)
Rate load Force(Fx,Fy,Fz) 250 N
Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz) 18 Nm
Max allowable Force(Fx,Fy,Fz) 1,000 N
Static load Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz) 36 Nm
Measured Force(Fx,Fy,Fz) ± 0.1N or less (5 sec, 25℃)
Resolution⁴ Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz) ± 0.003Nm or less (5 sec, 25℃)
Measurement accuracy⁵ ± 5% RO or less
Operating Temperature - 10 ~ 40℃
Environment Humidity 10% to 80% relative humidity, no condensation
Protection class IP20 IP20 IP67 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
What's in the box Force Sensor, Force Control Board, Cables
Safety standards CE Mark, EMC Directive, KC Mark
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