• SKS Frontpull 8

    Frontpull 8

    For robots with external torch cable

  • SKS Frontpull 8

    Frontpull 8

    For robots with external torch cable

Frontpull 8:

Precision on the frontmost robot axis for aluminum, steel, stainless steel and high-strength steel grades

The Frontpull 8 torch system increases the quality and performance of wire feeding and makes the process-related advantages of SKS' eighth Frontpull generation available for robots with externally guided torch cables. The wire feeder integrated in the torch and supported by an additional drive in the Frontpull module enables the use of the heat-reduced microMIG and microMIG-cc welding processes. It also ensures reliable and uniform wire feeding – even of soft aluminum filler materials.

To ensure the best possible accessibility, two different mounting options with 90° or 23° inclination are available in addition to different torch neck shapes. The switch-off box mounted between the robot flange and the torch holder serves to protect the torch system and/or the robot in the event of a collision with the workpiece or fixture.

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:

    • 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
    • Close-to-process wire feed directly in the torch system ensures uniform and precise wire feed even with soft aluminum filler materials
    • Enables and supports heat-reduced processes (microMIG and microMIG-cc), as well asspatter-reduced arc ignition (LiftArc)
  • Advantages in interaction with the robot:

    • Low weight relieves the robot and increases its dynamics
    • Collision detection protects the robot and welding torch
    • Compact design allows good accessibility even in narrow fixtures
    • TCP (Tool Center Point) accuracy after torch neck change: ± 0.2 mm
    • Two mounting options for improved accessibility
  • Advantages for investments (ROI):

    • 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
    • Highest flexibility due to modular torch series design, easy changeover/conversion from other systems to Frontpull
    • Precise and reproducible welding results, high seam quality

Frontpull 8 Features

Endless Rotation

Yes No

Welding Materials

Aluminum Low-alloy steels High-alloy steels Copper alloys Nickel-based materials

Welding Processes

microMIG & microMIG-cc KF-Pulse Pulse MIG-brazing GMAW/MIG

Cooling

Air Water

Endless Rotation

Yes

No

Welding Materials

Aluminum

Low-alloy steels

High-alloy steels

Copper alloys

Nickel-based materials

Welding Processes

microMIG & microMIG-cc

KF-Pulse

Pulse

MIG-brazing

GMAW/MIG

Cooling

Air

Water

For all commonly used robot types

Weight:

2.50 kg

Max. Power:

420 A – 60 % duty cycle

Wire Diameter:

0.8 – 1.6 mm

TCP Accuracy:

± 0.20 (at 400 mm)

Frontpull 8 accessories

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