Posted to News on 13th Feb 2025, 09:30
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot.
Alongside its robust construction, corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning and compliance with food safety regulations, the FANUC SR-12iA/C offers ultra-fast operation in all four controlled axes to provide a reliable and efficient solution for food companies. Notably, the SR-12iA/C features a market-differentiating bellow to protect the Z-axis spindle during wash-down procedures. Those operating cleanrooms in sectors such as advanced engineering, optics, laser and pharmaceuticals, can also tap into the robot's many advantages.
Another key feature of the robot is its white epoxy coating for extra durability in extreme environments, while its IP65 rating guarantees protection against contaminants such as water spray and certain quantities of dust and other particles. NSF-H1 food-grade lubricant in all axes and anti-rust bolts further support its use food handling applications.
The FANUC SR-12iA/C features a strong arm, offering 12 kg maximum payload at the wrist (twice that of the company's existing food-grade SCARA robot) and 900 mm of reach, all available at a highly competitive price-to-performance ratio. Fast cycle times arrive courtesy of high-speed motion in all axes: 440deg/s and 510deg/s respectively in the rotary J1 and J2 axes; 2800mm/s in the linear J3 axis; and 2500deg/s in J4 (wrist rotation).
But none of this comes at the expense of precision. In fact, the floor- or wall-mountable FANUC SR-12iA/C SCARA robot delivers repeatability of +/-0.01mm in J1, J2 and J3, with J4 offering +/-0.005 degrees for next-level accuracy. Moreover, the wrist offers +/-720 degrees of motion as standard, with continuous rotation available as an option.
Fully integrated services are yet another benefit. I/O, 24VDC supply, solenoid valves and air lines all run internally, reducing costs and simplifying integration. Furthermore, an ultra-compact footprint and robot design minimise potential interference with peripheral devices, allowing factories and system integrators to construct smaller automated cells.
A web-based user interface (iRProgrammer) provides users with fast, intuitive, platform-independent set-up, jogging, teaching and programming via a tablet or PC. This cost-effective and simple approach negates the need for an iPendant touch teach pendant or any software downloads.
