ABB presents the first Pick & Place robot dedicated to food applications, from ABB France - Robotics Division

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ABB presents the first Pick & Place robot dedicated to food applications, from ABB France - Robotics Division
Tuesday, March 10, 2009Description :
The "IP69K" version of the IRB 360 FlexPicker ™, ABB's second generation Pick & Place robot, was designed to meet the hygiene requirements of the food industry.

This Pick & Place robot is the only delta robot on the market to have a 4th stainless steel shaft suitable for direct handling of food products (meats, dairy products, prepared meals ...). In addition, its IP69K waterproofing index makes it compatible with detergents and detergents used during Cleaning In Place (CIP) phases.

The IRB 360 FlexPicker ™ "IP69K" robot responds perfectly to the hygiene constraints of the agri-food industry. It is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials, all its components are sealed to ensure watertightness and its arms are coated with special paint where necessary.

It is also the only delta robot on the market to have a 4th stainless steel shaft capable of handling food products such as meats, dairy products, prepared meals and so on. While the standard version has an IP55 waterproofing index, the IRB 360's high-pressure washable hygienic version has an IP69K waterproofing index enabling it to support the Clean-In-Place (CIP) phases that Washing agents and often aggressive detergents.

Powerful and fast, the IRB 360 FlexPicker ™ can handle parts up to 3kg at a record rate of 110 shots per minute. With its 4 axes, it is able to carry out operations which hitherto required machines with 6 axes of freedom. The robot incorporates the PickMaster ™ vision system to precisely control the coordination of high-speed plugs and identify faulty products.

Its small footprint (suspended installation) and its weight of 145 kg max. Facilitate its implantation in a very varied configurations of machines and line to adapt to all the applications of conditioning.

ABB's FlexPicker ™ IRB 360 robot range includes three other versions: Compact (800 mm working diameter), Standard (1130 mm action diameter) and High Load (parts handling up to 3 kg).

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