Contact-Sensing Robot Safety Padding
Cover robot arms and tools with this padding to help prevent injuries in areas where people are working nearby. When the padding is touched, pressure sensors signal your machine to stop moving, halting it within nine milliseconds. If a collision takes place, the soft polyurethane foam will lessen the impact. With this padding installed, you can operate robots closer to people and at higher speeds than with other safety equipment, such as machine guards. You can also combine it with other equipment to create multi-step safety systems.
Each pad has LEDs that change color to indicate their status. When the lights are blue, the padding is fully operational. Pads that sense a pressure change turn red and the surrounding pads turn yellow, clearly showing the impact area. They're powered by internal micropumps, so you don't need an outside compressed air source. The double circuit design makes sure that if one circuit fails, the other will continue to function.
All components meet international design standards for safety. Using this padding helps you meet ISO/TS 15066 standards for safe interactions between humans and robots. Before running robots, you should carry out a safety risk assessment as described in ANSI/RIA R15.06 to ensure a safe environment for those working near the robot.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
To build your own safety assembly, use modular padding. It's often used with carriages, guide rails, and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs). While it's ideal for unique designs, this padding takes up more space than custom-fit padding, and is harder to install. Pads are sold individually, and you'll need a separate controller for every 15 pads. Each pad consists of a base and a foam layer, which connect to each other with magnets. Screw the base onto your part (mounting fasteners not included), then attach the foam to the base.
Mounting Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr., mm | ||||||||||||
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| Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Thick., mm | Sensor Response Time, ms | Mounting Fasteners Included | Lg. | Wd. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | |
Polyurethane Foam | ||||||||||||
| 200 | 100 | 20 | 9 | No | 70 | 36 | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 200 | 200 | 18.5 | 9 | No | 72.5 | 70 | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 300 | 200 | 20.5 | 9 | No | 70 | 60 | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 400 | 200 | 20 | 9 | No | 74 | 70 | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000 |
 Custom-Fit Padding for Automatic Screwdrivers |  Custom-Fit Padding for Grippers |  Custom-Fit Padding for Machine Vision Cameras |  Custom-Fit Padding for Robot Arms | ||
 Custom-Fit Padding for Vacuum Lifters |  Freedrive Enabling Switch | ||||
Select custom-fit padding to match your robot arm, tool, or machine vision camera. Designed to fit specific models, it hugs the shape of your component for a clean look with no pinch points. These padding kits include a controller, enough pads to cover your part, and connection cables to link them together.
Custom-fit padding for Universal Robots is more sensitive than their built-in sensors, so you can operate your robot up to three times faster. This padding is not compatible with freedrive mode unless you add a freedrive enabling switch. Freedrive mode lets you teach your arm by physically moving it to the desired position rather than programming it. Without the switch, touching the padding will trigger a safety stop, and you won't be able to move the arm.
Padding | Freedrive Enabling Switches | ||||||||||
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| For Manufacturer (Series/Model No.) | For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model No.) | Sensor Response Time, ms | Mounting Fasteners Included | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Polyurethane Foam | |||||||||||
For Automatic Screwdrivers | |||||||||||
| Stoeger (CSX) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
For Grippers | |||||||||||
| OnRobot (RG2) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| OnRobot (RG6) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Robotiq (2F 85) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Weiss Robotics (GRIPKIT E2) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
For Machine Vision Cameras | |||||||||||
| Cognex (In-Sight 7600) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| SICK (PIM60) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
For Lower and Upper Robot Arms | |||||||||||
| __ | DENSO (VS 087) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| __ | KUKA Robotics (KR 10) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (8 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| __ | Mitsubishi (RV 13FR, 20FR) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| __ | Mitsubishi (RV 13FL) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| __ | Mitsubishi (RV 4FRL) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| __ | Universal Robots (UR5, UR5e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| __ | Universal Robots (UR10, UR10e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| __ | Universal Robots (UR16, UR16e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Upper Robot Arms | |||||||||||
| __ | Universal Robots (UR5, UR5e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| __ | Universal Robots (UR10, UR10e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| __ | Universal Robots (UR16, UR16e) | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (300 mm Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (500 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller, Two Padding-to-Padding Cables (400 mm Lg) | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Vacuum Lifters | |||||||||||
| OnRobot (VG10) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Schmalz (ECBPi VEE 2x2) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Schmalz (ECBPi VEE 2x3) | __ | 9 | Yes | 40° to 100° | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Safety Padding Controller | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Controllers operate up to 15 safety pads. Plug them into the safety port on your PLC or robotic controller to operate—there's no additional software or programming needed.
Controllers | ||||||||||||
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Input | 3 m Lg. Replacement Robot-Controller Cables | 5 m Lg. Replacement Robot-Controller Cables | ||||||||||
| Connection Type | Wire Connection Type | Voltage | Output Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | Each | Each | |||
Plastic Housing | ||||||||||||
| Hardwire | Terminal Block | 24V DC | 6-Pole LEMO Socket | IP50 | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Robotic-Controller Cable (5 m Lg.) | CE Marked, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Flanges are compatible with most robot tools and accessories, so you can switch out different tools without needing custom fit padding for each one. However, flanges are not as sensitive as custom-fit padding, and they extend the length of your robot arm. They come with a controller, cables, and adapters that match several common mounting patterns. If you don't see your robot model number listed, measure the bolt circle diameter to determine mounting compatibility.
Robot Tool and End of Robot Arm | ||||||||||
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| For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number) | Mount Type | Bolt Circle Dia. (Mount. Hole Pattern Compatibility) | Bolts Included | Sensor Response Time, ms | Max. Load Cap., kg | Wt. | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | |
Polyurethane Foam | ||||||||||
| ABB (IRB 360 6/1600, 8/1130; IRB 120; IRB 140; IRB 1200; IRB 1410; IRB 1600; IRB 2400; IRB 2600) FANUC (CR 4iA, 7iA; CRX 10iA, 10iA/L; LR Mate 200iD/7L; M-20 iA) KUKA Robotics (KR 10 R1100-2) Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) Precise Automation (PAVP6; PF3400; PP100) Productive Robotics (OB7) Staubli (TX2 90) Universal Robots (UR3; UR3e; UR5; UR5e; UR10; UR10e; UR16; UR16e) Yaskawa/Motoman (GP 7, 8; MH 3BM, 3F, 5LS II, 5S II; MPP 3H, 3S) | Bolt On | 31.5 mm (ISO 31.5) 40 mm (ISO 40) 50 mm (ISO 50) | Yes | 9 | 20 | 14.3 lbs. / 6.5 kg | One Controller-to-Padding Cable (5 m Lg), One Padding-to-Padding Cable (400 mm Lg), Three Payload Springs, Three Robot-Side Flange Adapters, Three Tool-Side Flange Adapters, Safety Padding Controller, Safety Padding Flange | ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 PLe, IEC 62061, TUV Rheinland Certified, C-TUV Rheinland Certified, UL 94 V-2, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000000 |
