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TOX -Tongs®

Robot Tongs / Machine Tongs / Handheld Tongs

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TOX®-Tongs modular system........................................................................................................................................................

Clinching, punching, assembly, marking – the modularTOX® system provides a unique solution for eachof these applications. Depending on customer
requirements, frames, tools and drives can be
specifically combined with controls and monitoring tocreate a solution. The use of standard components
ensures the high quality standard of our systems. In
addition to the application part, the handling required
decides whether robot, machine or handheld tongs
are used.

2Bow C-bow for robot application
 Compact version for machine integration
 Miniature version for handheld tongs

To select the appropriate system for your application
we consider all requirements including force, stroke,part geometry and control and monitoring needs.
Our team will be pleased to discuss the systems
preselected by you and will provide comprehensiveadvice.
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1ToolsClinching tools

Setting head riveting /functional elements

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Punching tool

Marking tool

Possible applications

Clinching, TOX®Sheet Metal Joining

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Riveting

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Pressing-in,
insertion offunctionalelements

Assembling,press-fitting

Punching, piercing

Coining, marking

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3Drives Efficient and precise with the electromechanical
TOX®-ElectricDrive Energy-saving and powerful with the pneumohydraulic TOX®-Powerpackage
 Compact TOX®-Hydraulic Cylinder with externalpressure intensifier Pneumatic drive for low press forces

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Installation accessories

Compensating slide

Robot consoles

Equalizing for drivewith dieTongs installation plate3®
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TOX-RobotTongs,
TOX-Machine Tongs........................................................................................................................................................
TOX®-Tongs are perfectly suited for integration into automated production environments. The tongs can be mounted tothe robot arm (robot tongs) or in a production line station (machine tongs) via the console. Each application is definedby the tool, drive and application-specific control and monitoring.
TOX®-Robot Tongs are designed for high productivity
in production lines and robot cells.
 Components from the modular TOX® system
 Completely ready for connection
 Robot-controlled or stationary
 Tool opening: up to 95 mm
 Press force: 50 kN to 80 kN
 Throat depth: up to 450 mm

TZ type with equalizing, drive on die side

TZ type, drive on punch side

The TOX®-Machine Tongs CMH 03 are suitable forstationary operation and can be easily integrated
into systems due to its compact dimensions.
 Compact dimensions
 Stationary application in machines
 Tool opening: up to 18 mm
 Press force: 45 kN to 75 kN
 Throat depth: up to 100 mm

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The TOX®-PowerKurver KKG 90 has a purely
pneumatic drive. The special cam track ensures afast approach stroke and a high press force.
 Constant force-travel-characteristic in the workingarea
 Excellent accessibility
 Opening angle: up to 90°
 Press force: up to 90 kN
 Throat depth: up to 300 mm

TOX®-Handheld Tongs........................................................................................................................................................
The TOX®-Handheld Tongs with their compact dimensions are suited to all areas of the sheet metal joining technology.
They are robust, durable and optimized for simple handling.
TOX®-Handheld Tongs are available with different mounting brackets and rotary manifold connections.
Also for mobile applications: The TOX®-Mini-Handheld Tongs in C-bow design are driven by a pneumohydraulicintensifier.

For mobile or stationary operation:
CMH 03.45
 Hydraulically driven C-frame tongs
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm for 1-hand operation
 Tool opening: up to 30 mm for 2-hand operation
 Press force: 45 kN at 470 bar oil pressure Throat depth: up to 100 mm

Our specialist for air duct assembly: Flap tongs
CMH 01.45
 Rotation 360°
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm
 Press force: 45 kN at 6 bar air pressure Throat depth: up to 50 mm

Ideal for clinching applications: The version and designof TOX®-Mini Tongs can be configured to yourapplication.

CMH 04.45
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm
 Press force: 45 kN at 470 bar oil pressure Throat depth: up to 37 mm

CHH 04.45 with hydraulic drive
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm with 1-hand operation
 Tool opening: up to 30 mm for 2-hand operation
 Press force: 45 kN at 250 bar oil pressure Throat depth: up to 35 mm

CHH 03.45 / CHH 03.75 can also be installed asmachine tongs
 Versatile C-bow designs
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm with 1-hand operation
 Tool opening: up to 50 mm for 2-hand operation
 Press force: 45 kN / 75 kN at 250 bar oil pressure Throat depth: 60 mm

Connects smallest flanges: CMH 02.30
 Internal supply connections
 Tool opening: up to 6 mm
 Press force: 30 kN at 6 bar air pressure Throat depth: up to 8 mm

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TOX®-Controls are a safe process control whether
using the pneumatic base version, the electropneumaticversion or the programmable logic controller. In
addition, TOX®-Monitoring is a seamless quality checkof pressing processes. Integrated into common bus
systems, the systems provide important information about
the process sequence. The TOX®softWare combines
control, monitoring and analysis. Its interactive workenvironment for all applications provides a quick project
overview.

The die monitoring TOX®-ToolCheck pneumaticallymonitors the condition of the TOX®-Clinching Dies. It iseither integrated into the tongs or mounted stationary
within the reach of the robot. Missing or displaced
segments due to contamination or breaks in rigid or
solid die segments are detected in less than a second.

The modular TOX®-Spray System accurately sprays
piecepart surfaces and/or tools before the joining
process. This reduces joining and stripping forces, whileallowing better forming of the materials. It is mounted tothe tongs or in the tool.

The external TOX®-Pressure Intensifier boosts theconnected air pressure from 6 bar to the required
oil pressure of 250 or 470 bar. Depending on theapplication, the intensifier can be mounted in any
orientation when stationary or horizontally on a carriage.

Consoles and compensating slides ensure a stable
guiding of the tongs. They balance the tool weight andcompensate for tolerances.

For controlling the robot tongs, the tongs installation
plate ZIP has the required bus modules, valves andsensors as well as electrical and pneumatic interfaces.

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Sample applications........................................................................................................................................................

Riveting tongs with TOX®-Hydraulic Cylinder

Machine tongs with TOX®-Hydraulic Cylinder

Machine tongs with TOX®-ElectricDrive

Punching tongs with TOX®-Hydraulic Cylinder

Punching tongs with pneumatic cylinder

Flange tongs with TOX®-Mini Hydraulic Cylinder7

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TOX® PRESSOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Riedstrasse 488250 Weingarten / Germany
You can find your contact partner at:
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90.201905.en Subject to technical modifications.

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