SKS: Frontpull 8i Lite

Frontpull 8i Lite

For perfect support of robots’ internal collision detection

Frontpull 8i Lite

For perfect support of robots’ internal collision detection

Frontpull 8i Lite:

Optimal support of robots’ internal collision detection. A rigid torch system enables the precise setting of the robot parameters.

The Frontpull 8i Lite torch system (just as the Frontpull 8i) combines all the advantages of the endless rotating coupling (beyond 360°) and the integrated wire feed into a very compact and lightweight unit for robots with internal torch cable. The compact design allows an optimal torch position at any time – even in narrow robotic welding cells and fixtures.

The stable and rigid structure of the Frontpull 8i Lite effectively supports the internal collision detection of the robot system and perfects the interaction between welding equipment and robot. Collisions with the component or fixture can thus be detected very quickly in all directions (X, Y and Z axes).

The elimination of additional cables and the mechanics of the switch-off box significantly increases the efficiency and reliability of the overall system. The integrated and highly precise wire feed enables the use of the heat-reduced microMIG and microMIG-CC welding processes. In combination with the Frontpull module mounted on the robot, the safe conveying of soft aluminum filler materials is effectively supported.

Long durability, high availability and safe wire feeding support the user in many applications areas while ensuring high efficiency.

Frontpull 8i Lite Downloads

Weld Package Frontpull 8i Lite

Parts overview Frontpull 8i Lite

Torch consumables

Power-Lock-Plus

SKS Welding Systems Schweißprozess microMIG Animation

Welding process microMIG

SKS Welding Systems Schweißprozess KF-Puls Animation

Welding process KF-Puls

Advantages in the welding process:
- Close-to-process wire feed directly in the torch system ensures uniform and precise wire feed even with soft aluminum filler materials
- High-quality, lightweight and compact motor reaches high process control speeds and dynamics
- Compact design allows excellent accessibility and an ideal torch position at any time
- Very precise wire electrode feeding
- Enables and supports heat-reduced processes (microMIG and microMIG-cc), as well as the spatter-reduced arc ignition (LiftArc)
Advantages in interaction with the robot:
- Internal and torsion-free torch cable ensures full utilization of the robot’s “freedom of movement”
- Rigid design of the torch system supports internal robot collision detection
- Low weight relieves the robot and increases its dynamics
- Compact design allows good accessibility even in narrow fixtures
- Unlimited rotation avoids reorientation movements of the robot and simplify programming
- Saves programming & non-productive times and reduces costs
- TCP (Tool Center Point) accuracy after torch neck change: ± 0.2 mm
Advantages for investments (ROI):
- Lower investment due to reduction of components
- Uses standard SKS accessories such as drive rollers and torch necks
- Wear parts compatible with all SKS torch systems => less variety of parts to keep in stock
- Time savings and higher efficiency
- No torsional stresses on the torch cable increases the service life and availability of the torch system
- Highest flexibility due to modular torch series design, easy changeover/conversion from other systems to Frontpull
- Precise and reproducible welding results, high seam quality
- Over 10,000 torch systems sold and in continuous industrial use