The QS-AW is a dynamically variable collision sensor that operates on an air pressure system.
A regulated air supply provides positive, variable pressure to hold the collision sensor rigid during normal operation. At impact, the air chamber seal is opened, immediately signaling the system controller.
Factory-proven and engineered to withstand the harsh realities of these applications, QS-AW is the collision sensor specifically designed for arc welding, plasma cutting and laser cutting.
Key Benefits
- Positive, variable air pressure to hold the QS-AW rigid during normal operation, resulting in more accurate welds and cuts
- Permanent repeatability
- Detects angular, rotational and compressive forces
- Common mounting flange to work with a variety of torches
- Flat plate or stem mount available
- Built-in harsh environment shielding
| Performance |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Torque Trip Point |
316-4520 N-cm |
28-400 in-lb |
| Moment Trip Point |
361-3243 N-cm |
32-287 in-lb |
| Mass (Flat Plate Model) |
0.86 kg |
1.89 lb |
| Mass (Stem Model) |
0.75 kg |
1.67 lb |
| Compliance Angle |
±5° |
| Axial Compliance (Z+) |
5.2 mm |
0.20 in |
| Rotary Compliance |
no limit |
| Profile (Flat Plate Model) |
49 mm |
1.9 in |
| Profile (Stem Model) |
71 mm |
2.8 in |
| Repeatability |
X&Y: ±0.025 mm
Z: ±0.013 mm
Rotational: ±0.024° |
| Avg. Response Time |
4-7 ms |
| Switch |
High reliability aircraft snap acting type. Rated 3 amps,
Average cycle life - 7 million cycles |
| Slag Protection |
Metal Screen Supplied |
| UL Rating |
42.4 VDC max.
3 amps max. |