Stäubli CombiTac: Fast Moving Technology
Stäubli's CombiTac series offers modular connector solutions designed for high-performance applications, supporting up to 100,000 mating cycles.
CombiTac direqt
The CombiTac direqt is a modular connector for power, signal, data, and pneumatic connections, designed for user-friendliness and tool-free assembly. It supports up to 10,000 mating cycles and offers a highly efficient way to assemble modular connector systems.
Highlights:
- Up to 10,000 mating cycles
- Connects signals, power, pneumatics, data, and coax
- Up to 350 A
- Pneumatic connections up to 15 bar
- Suitable for panel and housing mounting
- Click & Connect system
- Tool-free assembly
- High safety
CombiTac uniq
CombiTac uniq is an ideal solution for applications requiring a space-saving, all-in-one modular system. It is fully customizable and supports up to 100,000 mating cycles, ensuring long-term performance even under the most demanding mechanical and environmental conditions.
Highlights:
- 100% customizable
- All-in-one, space-saving modular connector
- Guarantees long-term performance in harsh environments
- Up to 100,000 mating cycles
- High currents up to 720 A
- Voltages up to 5 kV
- Fluid and pneumatic connections up to 15 bar
- Supports power, signals, data, thermocouples, and fiber optics
Product Overview: CombiTac direqt vs. CombiTac uniq
| Feature | CombiTac direqt | CombiTac uniq |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Mount Size | 4 | 6 (18 mm - 180 mm) |
| Housing Material | Aluminum (IP65, IP67, IP68/69K), Plastic (IP65) | Aluminum (IP65/67, IP68/69K), Plastic (IP65) |
| Rated Current | Up to 350 A | Up to 720 A |
| High Voltage | Up to 5 kV | Up to 5 kV |
| Signal | Up to 1 Gbit | Up to 10 Gbit |
| Mating Cycles | 10,000 | 100,000 |
| Contact Termination | Crimp, Pre-assembled (contacts separate) | Crimp, PCB, Screw, Pre-assembled (contacts separate) |
| Assembly | Standard flat-head screwdriver | Stäubli tool (depending on contact type) |
CombiTac Configurator
Easily configure your CombiTac solution using the online configurator. Customize your CombiTac to meet your specific needs with features like:
- Quick and easy configuration with dimensional and perspective views
- Simple functional additions and configuration changes
- 3D rotation for visualization
- Access to additional services and spare parts
- STEP files available for model integration
Link to Configurator: [Link to Stäubli CombiTac Configurator]
Applications
CombiTac's modularity and adaptability make it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries:
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Automation & Manufacturing
Ensures reliable power transmission for automated production components and industrial robots. Features high resistance to shock and vibration, with up to 100,000 mating cycles and IP65/IP67/IP68/69K protection.
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Logistics / AGV / Drones
Ideal for charging AGVs and drones, providing reliable and efficient power transmission for automated guided vehicles and mobile robots. Compensates for axial and planar misalignment for precise docking.
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Inspection
Essential for product testing in industries like automotive and energy. Its robust design and high mating cycles are crucial for test stations, supporting up to 100,000 test cycles.
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Healthcare / Life Sciences
Provides reliable components for medical devices, ensuring stable connections for critical functions. Offers leak-free fluid and pneumatic couplings, along with compact signal and data contacts for diverse applications.
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Construction Machinery / Mining
Supports the transition to zero-emission systems in heavy machinery. CombiTac ensures safe and optimal power distribution for battery packs and high-voltage components, handling power, data, signals, and fluids.
CombiTac direqt Modules
Power
| Module Type | 3 mm - 10 mm |
| Contact Size | 2.5 mm² - 95 mm² (14 AWG - 3/0 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 31 A - 350 A |
| Mating Cycles | 10,000 |
Signal
| Module Type | 1 mm - 1.5 mm |
| Conductor Cross-section | 0.14 mm² - 1.5 mm² (26 AWG - 16 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 5 A - 14 A |
| Mating Cycles | 10,000 |
Monitoring
| Module Type | 29.5 V |
| Conductor Cross-section | 0.14 mm² - 0.75 mm² (26 AWG - 18 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 100 mA |
| Mating Cycles | 10,000 |
Coaxial
| Module Type | RG316/U, RG174, RG188, RG58 |
| Frequency | Up to 6 GHz |
| Rated Current | 250 mA |
| Mating Cycles | 10,000 |
Pneumatic
| Module Type | Compressed air |
| Max. Operating Pressure | 15 bar |
| Min. Operating Pressure | 14 mbar |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Data
| Module Type | Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Interbus, CAN-BUS |
| Termination Type | Crimp, RJ45, Coaxial |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbit |
CombiTac uniq Modules
Power
| Module Type | 3 mm - 12 mm; 5 mm × 42 mm |
| Contact Size | 2.5 mm² - 240 mm² (14 AWG - 430 MCM) |
| Rated Current | 25 A - 720 A |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
High Voltage
| Module Type | 1.5 mm - 4 mm |
| Contact Size | 1.5 mm - 3 mm (16 AWG - 12 AWG) |
| Voltage | Up to 5 kV |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Signal
| Module Type | 0.6 mm - 1.5 mm |
| Contact Size | 0.14 mm² - 1.5 mm² (26 AWG - 16 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 1.4 A - 10 A |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Monitoring
| Module Type | 29.5 V |
| Conductor Cross-section | 0.5 mm² - 1.5 mm² (20 AWG - 16 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 100 mA |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Grounding
| Module Type | 6 mm - 8 mm |
| Contact Size | 6 mm² - 35 mm² (10 AWG - 2 AWG) |
| Rated Current | 320 A - 1600 A (3s) |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Data
| Module Type | CAT6A Ethernet, CAT 5 Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Interbus, CAN-BUS, USB 2.0, PoE |
| Termination Type | Crimp, RJ45, M12, Coaxial |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Fiber Optic
| Module Type | Glass, Plastic, Multimode |
| Insertion Loss | Glass: 0.5 dB at 850/1300 nm, Plastic: < 3 dB at 650 nm |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 (Lens version) |
Thermocouple
| Module Type | E, J, K, N, T |
| Termination Type | Crimp |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Pneumatic Coupling
| Module Type | 3 mm - 8 mm |
| Max. Operating Pressure | 15 bar |
| Min. Operating Pressure | 14 mbar |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
Fluid Coupling
| Module Type | 3 mm - 6 mm |
| Max. Operating Pressure | 15 bar |
| Industrial Vacuum | Max. 10 torr |
| Mating Cycles | 100,000 |
CombiTac Housing
Stäubli offers a variety of CombiTac housings to suit different applications and environmental conditions:
- IP65/67 Aluminum DIN Housing: With handle and central screw connection. Available in white/grey, size 6, up to 10,000 mating cycles.
- IP68/69K Aluminum DIN Housing: With screw lock. Available in black, size 4, up to 10,000 mating cycles.
- IP65 Plastic Housing: With handle. Available in grey, size 4, up to 5,000 mating cycles.
- IP65 SSL Aluminum DIN Housing: With side handle. Available in white/grey, size 3, up to 10,000 mating cycles.
Cable Assembly
Stäubli provides comprehensive cable assembly solutions, reducing assembly costs and simplifying logistics. Cables are assembled at the Stäubli factory and undergo 100% testing. This offers a single-source supply and a fully tested solution.
