BRÄUER / AUTOMATED CAP CHANGING

Electrode cap changing. Designed for uptime.

Bräuer KAPPOSTAR equipment helps automate electrode-cap replacement within industrial robot spot-welding operations.

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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Automated cap replacement

Electrode caps are consumables in resistance spot welding. Automated cap-changing equipment can form part of a maintenance strategy that reduces manual interventions within suitable production cells.

KAPPOSTAR cap-changing range

Bräuer lists a variety of cap changers, including robot-mounted and stationary single- or double-head options, with cap cartridges and monitoring options determined by the model.

Selecting a system

Consider cap size, electrode access, robot-cell geometry, available utilities, safety integration and planned maintenance routines.

Product descriptions are introductory. Manufacturer specifications, current availability and any engineering-project scope are confirmed for each enquiry.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Useful things to know.

Can a cap changer be integrated with an existing robot welding cell?

Potentially, subject to available space, control integration, cap geometry and the particular Bräuer model. Suitability must be confirmed for the application.

Is this a substitute for all electrode maintenance?

No. Cap changing and tip dressing are different maintenance actions and may be used together in an appropriate process.

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