A
Next-Generation
RobotsA

Main Body Dimensions
Option AZEUS

GIGA

Automatic Tool
Changer

Flex-70 is attached to the robot ﬂange for quick and reliable exchange of end-eﬀectors, such as tools.
The ball-lock system in the Tool Plate is a sturdy speciﬁcation, even for moment loads. A ground andapproach sensor are now available as options in addition to conventional pneumatic ports, electric
signals and a lock/unlock sensor. May be used in welding, press handling and deburring applications.
Earth contact and electric signal module with approach sensor are added as option to usual electric
signal contact blocks, pneumatic port blocks and lock/unlock sensor.

Heavy duty applications

1kg
5kg

For heavy duty applications, such as deburring, a special seal prevents dust fromentering the locking mechanism and electrical contacts when the plates arecoupled.

Option B

10kg

Master plate

20kg（Flex-70A-M-M10A-M10B-SX）

Various range of utilities

40kg

Option B

60kg
70kg

In addition to traditional air ports, electrical signals and a lock/unlock sensor, anapproach sensor and a ground can be added.

100kg
150kg220kg

Large misalignment correction capability

300kg

The unique design corrects misalignment when the Master and Tool plates
couple. An approach sensor system, built into the plates, veriﬁes coupling
capability.

Press HandlingSpeciﬁcation

Tool plate（Flex-70A-T-M10A-M10B）

Option A

Superior fail-safe locking mechanism

Master plate Attachments

100kg
Spot-Welding
Gun-Changer

・6 bolts（M6×40)
・1 locating pin※Seal plate, O-ring and screws
are pre-assembled.

BLʼs unique lock/unlock mechanism contains a mechanical fail-safe feature which
does not allow the Master and Tool plates to uncouple if the air pressure is shut oﬀ.

Specifications
Main Body

Options

Allowable
dynamic moment

Bending direction (Tx, Ty)

Twisting direction (Tz)

Coupling force (with air pressure of 0.49 Mpa) ※1
Materials

Frame

Lock/unlock mechanism

Overall dimension (when coupled)
Weight(Main body)

Master plate
Tool plate

Self-separating mechanism

Electrical signals

686N･m（70kgf･m）

M10A. M10B

Electrical signals±0.015mm

784N･m（80kgf･m）
Aluminum alloy
Stainless steel

φ139×H65mm
1,900g

B15NA
B15NB
B15PA
B15PB

E50A. E50BUtilities

Rc1/8×8

500A (50％ usage) ×1

Pneumatic ports

Rc1/4×2

Pneumatic ports

P14A. P14B

Pneumatic ports

Lock/unlock sensor ※6

B15DA◎ E50A

P18A
P14A◎ P3WA

Non-contact electric signal block Master side NPN output
Non-contact electric signal block Master side PNP output

Non-contact electric signal block Tool side
Ground 500A×1

Pneumatic ports Rc1/8×4
Pneumatic ports Rc1/4×2

Pneumatic ports Rc1/8×2

J16B
M10B
A16B
A08B
B15NA
B15PB
B15DB
◎ E50B

P18B
P14B◎ P3WBNo option

Electrical signals 3A×15※2Electrical signals 5A×16※3 ※4Electrical signals 13A×10※3 ※5

Approach sensors ＋ Electrical signals 5A×16※3 ※4

Approach sensors ＋ Electrical signals 13A×8※3 ※5

Non-contact electric signal block Master side NPN output
Non-contact electric signal block Master side PNP output

Non-contact electric signal block Tool side
Ground 500A×1

Pneumatic ports Rc1/8×4
Pneumatic ports Rc1/4×2

Pneumatic ports Rc1/8×2※In case combing Flex-70(old version) & Flex-70A (current version), pls conﬁrm a serial number & let us know accordingly.

Use D/MS3102A 18-1P for the M10A master side
Use D/MS3102A 18-1S for the M10A Tool side
Use D/MS3102A 18-19P for the M10B Master side
Use D/MS3102A 18-19S for the M10B Tool side

■GroundUse JMR2119M-D for the A16A master side
Use JMR2116F-D for the A16A Tool side
Use JMR2119MX-D for the A16B Master side
Use JMR2116FX-D for the A16B Tool side

■Pneumatic ports

A08A,A08B

Approach Sensor
13A×8 (MS connector)※3 ※5
Use D/MS3102A 18-1P for the A08A master side
Use D/MS3102A 18-1S for the A08A Tool side
Use D/MS3102A 18-19P for the A08B Master side
Use D/MS3102A 18-19S for the A08B Tool side

■Lock/unlock sensor(Lock/unlock sensor)

SX

No Lock/unlock Sensor

SALock/unlock Sensor A type
(Customer processes the adptor plate)

SB

Lock/unlock Sensor B type(BL. Autotec processes the adptor plate)Note: ◎Combination of E50A & E50B, PC3WA &PC3WB, PC3WA & E50B cannot be used on
the same Flex-70A.

PN-ZERO
Series

B15NA/B,B15PA/B（Master side only）
B15DA/B（Tool side only）
B15NA/B NPN output
B15PA/B PNP output

E50A,E50B

Ground 500A×1

P18A,P18B
Rc1/8×4

P14A,P14B
Rc1/4×2

P3WA,P3WB
Rc3/8×2

SA,SB

Two built-in proximity switches
verify piston position, thus reliably
checking the lock and unlock status.

RCC DEVICE
LOOK-UP RCC DEVICE

Receptacle connector: WEBR-2119S-D for B15NA/B and B15PA/B
Receptacle connector: WEBR-2116FS-D for B15DA/B

Please contact BL Autotec, Ltd. for detailed information on the options.

Couple

B15PA

Approach sensors ＋ Electrical signals 13A×8※3 ※5

D15B

Use JMR2116M-D for the J16A master side
Use JMR2116F-D for the J16A Tool side
Use JMR2116MX-D for the J16B Master side
Use JMR2116FX-D for the J16B Tool side

Approach Sensor
5A×16 (JM connector)※3 ※4Joint

B15NA

Approach sensors ＋ Electrical signals 5A×16※3 ※4XXXB

A16A,A16B

13A×10 (MS connector)※3 ※5

Wrist

A08A

Electrical signals 13A×10※3 ※5

Two built-in proximity switches

M10A,M10B

5A×16 (JM connector)※3 ※4

Compliancer

A16A※Plug side is DDK, 17JE-23150-02(D8A) ‒CG,or its equivalent.

Rc3/8×2

J16A,J16B

Rotary

M10A

Electrical signals 5A×16※3 ※4

3A×15 D-sub 15 contacts(female receptacles)※2

A mechanical safetyvalve prevents
Tool plate drops

Joint(Option B)

J16A

D15A,D15B■Non-contact
electric signal block(Option A)

Electrical signals 3A×15※2

Rc1/8×4

Non-contact
electricsignal block

ProductP3WA. P3WB

Wire-Saving
module /Contact Block

50mA×15
WEB series connector ※3
In Zone 1IP67

Ground（Please refer to page 41 for details.）

P18A. P18B

No option■Electrical signal contact block

Approach Sensor ＋ 13A×8 ※3 ※55mA×15
WEB series connector ※3IP67(Option B)

D15A

Approach Sensor ＋ 5A×16 ※3 ※4

Electric signals
Max.5mA DC12V
Non-contact system(Option A)

XXXAOptions

13A×10 ※3 ※5Overview

A

5A×16 ※3 ※4

Option0.39〜0.68MPa（4〜7kgf/cm2）

Ball-locking mechanism

Flex-70A Ordering Information

24（Please refer to page 41 for details.）

B15DA
B15DB

※1 Coupling force is the force to achieve speciﬁed repeatability. Coupling force will be maintained
until unlock pressure is applied or the device is damaged.
※2 The connector plug is user-provided.
※3 Cables of Lock/unlock sensors (proximity sensor) can be connected optional connectors (J16A,M10A, A16A, A08A). Please contact BL. Autotec, Ltd. for further information.

Tool plate

Electric signals
Max.50mA DC24V
Non-contact system

1,200gA

Electrical signals

A08A. A08B

0〜50℃、35〜90%（Non-condensing）

Master plate

Electrical signals

A16A. A16B

7,056N(720kgf)

Allowable temperature and humidity ranges
Pneumatic ports

Electrical signals

J16A. J16B

300kg
3A×15 ※2List

Required air pressure

D15A. D15B

Utilities

Positional repeatability

686N（70kg）

Options

Load capacity (rated load)

SA Type・・・The sensor plate can be used in place of an interface plate with modiﬁcations by the user
SB Type・・・The sensor plate can be used in place of an interface plate with modiﬁcations by BL Autotec ,Ltd.
※When you order the lock/unlock sensor please provide us with a drawing of the robot ﬂange.

※１ Coupling force is the force to achieve speciﬁed repeatability. Coupling will be maintained until unlock pressure is applied or the device is damaged. ※２ Plug connector is not included. Please prepare plugconnector type 17JE-23150-02(D8A)-CG or compatible type. ※３ Plug connector is not included. Please prepare plug connector by customer. For connector, please see correspondence table on page 46. ※４Allowable current is total 30.4A for connector. ※5 Allowable current is total 57.2A for connector. ※６ An option is available on the electric signal contact block (J16A, M10A, A16A, A08A) to connect theLock/unlock proximity switch signal. Please contact us for additional information.

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