Top 10 SERIES HWR Alternatives

  • SMARTSHIFT robotics Automatic Pneumatic Tool Changer
  • Zimmer SERIES HWR2000
  • SCHUNK NSR-A
  • SCHUNK SHS
  • Millibar Robotics Manual Tool Changer
  • SCHUNK SWS
  • SCHUNK SWS-L
  • SCHUNK MWS
  • Onrobot Quick Changer
  • SCHUNK CWS
  • Zimmer Automatic tool changer -SERIES FWR
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SMARTSHIFT robotics Automatic Pneumatic Tool Changer
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Payload 50kg | Product mass 2.05kg

SMARTSHIFT robotic's Automatic Pneumatic Tool Changer is an innovative solution that enables industrial robots to perform multiple tasks without stopping. This clutch is designed for applications where tool changing is necessary for changing applications. The automatic tool changer is a good option as it includes tool pockets with the possibility to exchange tools seamlessly and work on multiple tasks without stopping. The clutch provides automatic mechanical and pneumatic connection and is easy to deploy and redeploy with a smart mechanical design.

One of the standout features of this tool changer is its speed and high stiffness. It works at a high speed and is accurate to the range of five hundredth of a millimeter in all directions and angles. It is also flexible and can be used to work on multiple tasks in the same production line. The ease of use of this tool changer is also impressive, and it comes with a UR cap available for easy installation and high security.

The handling payload of this automatic pneumatic tool changer is 50 kg, and it has a connection of pneumatic 2xG 1/8″. The total weight of this tool changer is 2050g. The automatic pneumatic clutch consists of one robot master, two tool holders, and two tool pockets. Additionally, the automatic pneumatic clutch has the option to upgrade to electrical connection, and the upgrade can be made by purchasing the SMARTSHIFT cable electric connector M8.

One of the lesser-known features of this tool changer is its compatibility with lightweight industrial and collaborative robots and various tools. It is also capable of performing high-speed tasks with accurate precision, making it ideal for applications where speed and accuracy are critical. The light-weight components of this tool changer maximize the use of the robot and enable it to perform multiple tasks seamlessly. The SMARTSHIFT robotic's Automatic Pneumatic Tool Changer is a unique option for industrial automation and provides a reliable and efficient solution for tool changing applications.

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Zimmer SERIES HWR2000
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Payload 5-20 kg
  • Change in seconds
    Reduce your start up costs and minimize downtimes by changing your tool in seconds
  • An integrated air transfer system
    For supplying pneumatic actuators. Additional media can be transmitted using optional energy elements.
  • Includes loss protection
    Undesired falling of work pieces is eliminated - this means the highest safety for man and machine
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SCHUNK NSR-A
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Pneumatic pallet change system with patented locking system.

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SCHUNK SHS
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Payload 0kg

Manual tool change system with integrated air feed-through, locking monitoring, and optional electric feed-through.

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Millibar Robotics Manual Tool Changer
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Payload 50kg



The Millibar Manual Tool Changer allows operators to effortlessly change tools for high mix, low volume production applications.

Without any tools, quickly switch between adaptive grippers, vacuum grippers, camera calibration stylus, and more. Simply release the locking lever and slide a new tool into place.

Even if your facility has a variety of robot brands, the Millibar Manual Tool Changer ecosystem allows tools to be moved between robots.

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SCHUNK SWS
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Payload 1.4-300 kg

Pneumatic tool changing system with patented locking system

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SCHUNK SWS-L
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Payload 300-1350 kg | Product mass 2.6-19.3 kg

Pneumatic tool change system with patented locking system for heavy loads

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SCHUNK MWS
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Payload 0.5-1 kg

Manual tool change system with integrated air feed-through and optional electric feed-through.

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Onrobot Quick Changer
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Payload 0kg
  • Easy and fast tool changing in less than 5 seconds
  • Fast re-deployment, no screwing, more up-time
  • Integrated in all OnRobot products


The Quick Changer’s advantages and features:

The Quick Changer is an innovative tool changer, the smallest and lightest on the market.
Patented reliable, with easy-to-use locking mechanism, extra safety locking structure and locking springs, the Quick Changer is a unique product, ideal for all collaborative robot applications.
It is the world’s easiest and fastest tool changer that can fit any end-of-arm tooling to your robot and enable any operator to change the end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) in just a few seconds.
This product is recommended for Universal Robots and other robots in the same class, as both input flange and output flange are fully compliant with the robot flange ISO standard.

  1. LOW WEIGHT
  2. With its low weight of only 200g (7 oz.), the Quick Changer has a low impact on the robot payload.
  3. INTEGRATED IN ALL ONROBOT TOOLS
  4. Easy to switch from one OnRobot tool to another on the major collaborative and light weight robot types
  5. ISO-9409-1 FLANGE
  6. Can be used on any robot arm, drone, or other equipment with an ISO-9409-1 flange
  7. NO SCREWING REQUIRED TO ATTACH A TOOL
  8. Redundant locking mechanism enables switching one tool to another without scewing
  9. FULLY COLLABORATIVE
  10. Simple to use, cost-effective, and has no sharp edges
  11. UP TO 20 KG (44 LB) PAYLOAD
  12. Small size, high payload up to 20 kg
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SCHUNK CWS
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Payload 0kg

Compact, manual change system with integrated air feed-throughs for the most important SCHUNK gripping and compensation modules.