Binzel Japan CAT3 PRO On A Welding Robot

Manufacturer: BINZEL JAPAN Ltd
Model: CAT3 PRO

High cycle times and high-volume production often lead to collisions with welding robots, damaging consumable parts, workpieces, or the torch itself. Frequent repairs cut into profits. The CAT3 PRO from ABICOR BINZEL solves this with automatic switch-off protection. Available in CR (cylindrical) and TR (conical) versions, it quickly shuts down on collision and allows rapid restart without re-teaching, designed for standard welding robots with cable armor.In particular: ABICOR BINZEL’s CAT3 PRO CR and CAT3 PRO TR eliminate the need for reprogramming of the welding robot when simply replacing the conventional torch mount:
CAT2
CAT2-HL
CAT3

CAT3 PRO Features

In harsh industrial environments, welding equipment must meet high daily demands. Quality and safety are prioritized to minimize downtime. The CAT3 PRO CR and CAT3 PRO TR torch mounts, with integrated switch-off protection, offer greater stability and robustness than CAT3, CAT2, and CAT2-HL. Improved repeatability (TCP) further reduces downtime. A key advantage: Customers using CAT2, CAT2-HL, or CAT3 can easily upgrade, as CAT3 PRO CR shares the CAT2 bracket mount, and CAT3 PRO TR matches CAT3 and CAT2-HL.
Robot Mount CAT3 PRO CR

Robot Mount CAT3 PRO CR

Differences between CAT2 and CAT3

More stable and sturdy.
Achieve accurate TCP.
No need to reprogram the welding robot.

CAT3 PRO Benefits at a Glance

As a new generation of universally applicable torch mounts for welding robots, CAT3 PRO offers solid protection, which can be briefly summarized as follows:
Higher performance through practical and robust design
Easy installation on welding robots
Highly reliable switch function
Accurate repeatability (TCP) and reduced system downtime
Easy tool weight adjustment with spring sizes XL, L, M (option: S)
Ease of replacement and repair
High protection against dirt
100% compatible with CAT2, CAT2-HL, and CAT3

Technical data for the robot mount CAT3 PRO

size:	Outer diameter Φ77mm, height 106mm
weight:	960g (excluding holder and flange)
Release Force:	(See Figure 1) Deviation CAT3 PRO CR/ CAT3 PRO TR
Switch Point:	Deviation in XY direction: 1.2°–1.5° Deflection in Z direction: 1.3 – 1.6 mm
Maximum deviation:	Deviation XY axis: approx. 7° Z-axis deviation: 5mm
Reproducibility:	(See Figure 2) X-, Y-, Z-directions: ± 0.04 mm (400 mm from the robot flange)
Dust and water resistance standards:	IP 21
Load capacity Safety devices:	Maximum 30V DC/100mA
environment temperature:	Operating temperature: -10℃ to 55℃ Storage and transportation: -10℃ to 55℃
Relative humidity:	In operation: up to 70% at 20 degrees Storage and transportation: up to 70% at 20°C