Add-on Utility Modules

ATI Utility Couplers are compatible with a large number of standard ATI utility modules, with the ability to function in a wide variety of applications. This flexibility is due in large part to the many different models of utility modules that have been developed for ATI Tool Changers over the past several years. The Master and Tool bodies are equipped with module mounting features that enable the coupler to connect up to four additional standard Tool Changer utility modules. The Master and Tool bodies can come with optional built-in features that quickly connect multiple utilities from the Master to the Tool-side.

There are some special considerations that are necessary when adding air or fluid modules. Each fluid/air port provides some amount of push-back force, which needs to be quantified when specifying the drive cylinder. Larger checked ports exert large forces on the coupler that must be overcome in order to ensure a flush connection. Furthermore, if the Utility Coupler is configured with a large number of fluid/air ports all on one side of the assembly, the resulting push-back forces will be uncentered and may result in the need for a larger drive cylinder. If you want to add additional fluid/air modules onto the coupler beyond the number of integrated ports, contact ATI for application assistance.