Fanuc has expanded its SCARA robot line-up with the introduction of the SR-20iA.
Able to carry payloads of up to 20kg, it is billed as the company’s strongest SCARA to date. According to Fanuc, the increased payload capacity of SR-20iA, alongside its small, lightweight design, opens up new operational possibilities in assembly, handling, picking and packaging applications.
Its footprint of 280 x 364mm, weight of 64kg and 1,100mm reach allows the SR-20iA to operate at maximum efficiency in compact spaces and fulfils the requirements of high-speed assembly, ensuring a high total part throughput.
Internally routed services give the robot a clean and clear look, minimising the interference area and making it simple to be installed into an assembly line. A waterproof, white epoxy paint IP65-rated variant is also available to meet cleanroom environment demands.
Oliver Selby, robotics business development manager at Fanuc UK, said: “We are excited to launch the SR-20iA, which has been specifically designed to simplify integration for our customers. It represents a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for a broad range of packaging and assembly applications.”
Powered by the R-30iB Compact Plus Controller, it supports a range of software options including Fanuc’s image processing tool iRVision and logistics software iRPickTool. Fanuc also offers the software iRProgrammer for easy robot set-up and programming, which can be accessed through web browsers on both tablets and computers.
According to Fanuc, the SR-20iA’s 20kg payload and high speed make it a suitable alternative for traditional packaging applications. It also supports larger grippers and therefore the assembly of bigger parts.
