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KUKA Linear Units and Positioners
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KUKA Linear Units and Positioners

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Overview
KUKA's industrial robotics solutions aim to enhance productivity through the use of linear units and positioners. These components are designed to expand workspaces and improve automation efficiency without the need for additional controllers.
Linear Units
Linear units serve as external axes that significantly increase the workspace of robots. They come in various configurations, such as ceiling-mounted, high-speed, and protective cover variants. Key features include flexibility with long travel distances, versatility in mounting options, productivity with additional carriages, and power with high torque and speed variants.
Positioners
KUKA positioners improve automation by allowing precise alignment of workpieces. They are customizable and can handle payloads ranging from 250 kg to 12,000 kg, making them ideal for automating production operations and compatible with various kinematic systems.
Product Specifications
The document details specifications for various linear units and positioners, including:
  • KL 100: Suitable for low payloads (6-10 kg), with a maximum travel of 30,000 mm and a velocity of 2.5 m/s.
  • KL 250-3: Designed for low payloads (5-22 kg), with a maximum travel of 30,100 mm and a velocity of 1.47 m/s.
  • KL 1000-2: For medium payloads (30-60 kg), offering a high-speed variant and a maximum travel of 30,200 mm.
  • KL 2000: Handles high payloads (90-300 kg), with a travel range up to 29,900 mm.
  • KL 3000: Supports heavy payloads (700-1,300 kg), with a maximum travel of 29,800 mm.
  • KL 4000: For very heavy payloads (90-600 kg), with a travel range up to 30.4 m and simplified installation.
Specifications and Features
The document provides detailed specifications for various positioners, including:
  • Pose repeatability: <±0.08 mm for KP1-HC and <±0.06 mm for KP1-MD and KP1-MDC.
  • Max. tilting torque: Ranges from 736 Nm to 190,000 Nm depending on the model.
  • Standard turning range: Infinite for all models.
  • Protection rating: IP 67 for most models, IP 65 for KP1-H HW.
  • Operating conditions: Ambient temperature from +5 °C to +40 °C.
Procedures and Integration
The document outlines integration and operational procedures for the positioners, emphasizing compatibility with the KR C4 controller and KUKA smartPAD teach pendant. It highlights simple integration with modular designs allowing flexible installation positions.
Design and Flexibility
Positioners are designed for high precision and flexibility, featuring infinite rotation, compact designs, and modular structures for easy planning and integration.
Performance and Capabilities
The document highlights the performance capabilities of the positioners, including high payload capacities, fast turning times, and robust designs for stability and precision in harsh environments.
Controllers and Teach Pendant
The KR C4 series controllers are noted for their multi-core technology and energy efficiency. The KUKA smartPAD is described as an intuitive touch screen interface for robot operation.
Function and Technology Packages
KUKA offers software solutions to enhance robot functionality, including system configuration, load evaluation, and user interface creation, along with advanced safety and control features.
System Integration
The document emphasizes the open architecture of KUKA systems, allowing integration with various programming languages and external systems, supporting a wide range of applications.
Conclusion
KUKA's industrial robotics solutions are designed for high availability, robustness, and ease of integration, making them suitable for diverse automation tasks.
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Industrial robotics�Linear units and positioners

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Maximum productivity all along the line On course for success with KUKA linear units and positioners Linear units. Maximize your productivity all the way down the line. KUKA linear units allow you to increase workspaces significantly. Another major advantage: the linear units are implemented as an external axis, which means that no additional controller is required. The KUKA product range covers every payload category, every environment and every requirement. The spectrum ranges from ceiling-mounted units to the high-speed variant and even linear units with a protective cover. You thus hold all...

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Increase your robots’ radius of action KUKA linear units Product overview Linear units, designed for robots in the categories Small robots Teach pendant KUKA smartPAD �Positionally accurate The linear units from KUKA can be extended as desired. KUKA gantry robots can be installed in an inverted or side-mounted position – meaning they can be deployed flexibly. Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. Flexible. Long travel extends the work envelope by...

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Linear unit Max. number of carriages Rated payload Installation position Compatibility Find out more about the KL 100 on pages 08 - 09 KL 100 4 100 kg Floor, ceiling, wall KR AGILUS series Linear unit Max. number of carriages Rated payload Installation position Compatibility Find out more about the KL 3000 on pages 16 - 17 KL 3000 2 6,500 kg Floor KR 700 PA, KR 1000 titan, KR 1000 L750 titan Linear unit Max. number of carriages Rated payload Installation position Compatibility Find out more about the KL 250-3 on pages 10 - 11 KL 250-3 4 300 kg Floor, ceiling KR CYBERTECH nano series KR CYBERTECH...

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Flexible. Long travel extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. Versatile. Floor, wall and ceiling-mounted variants are available, as well as a cover to provide protection from dirt during operations in harsh environments. Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. Productive. Moving workpieces/tools with additional carriages, driven or non-driven (tender carriages) helps to shorten cycle times. Specially for the KR AGILUS. This...

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Flexible. Long travel extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. Versatile. Floor, wall and ceiling-mounted variants are available, as well as a cover to provide protection from dirt during operations in harsh environments. Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. Productive. Moving workpieces/tools with additional carriages, driven or non-driven (tender carriages) helps to shorten cycle times. Specially for low payloads. This...

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Powerful. Additional high-speed variant for tasks requiring extreme speed and short cycle times. Flexible. Long travel extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. The linear units are implemented as an external axis, which means that no additional controller is required. Versatile. Floor, wall and ceiling-mounted variants are available, as well as a cover to provide protection from dirt during operations in harsh environments. 425 Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation...

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Flexible. Long travel of up to 30 m extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. They are ideal for linking production lines. Powerful. Higher performance and energy efficiency due to the reduced mass of the beam and the carriage. Modular. Thanks to the modular design of the linear unit, the length can be extended as desired using standard components. Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. Linear unit KL 2000 Velocity with...

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Flexible. Long travel extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. Powerful. Works quickly and precisely, with maximum payload and robustness. Versatile. A cover to provide protection from dirt during operations in harsh environments is available. Positionally accurate. Up to two robots can be operated on a linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. BK = 425 (525) Specially for heavy payloads. This linear unit is suitable for robots with a payload from 700 kg to 1,300 kg. Linear unit Rated payload...

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Flexible. Long travel of up to 30 m extends the work envelope by several times the reach of the robot. They are ideal for linking production lines. Powerful. Higher performance and energy efficiency due to the reduced mass of the beam and the carriage. BK 309 (434) Positionally accurate. Up to four robots can be operated on one linear axis. Multiple robot positions on the linear axis allow optimal adaptation to existing requirements and workspaces. Modular. Thanks to the modular design of the linear unit, the length can be extended as desired using standard components. Greatly simplified installation....

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Positionally accurate. Up to two robots can be operated on a JET axis, allowing multiple production processes to be carried out simultaneously. The JET robots can be installed in both the inverted and side-mounted positions. Fast. By eliminating axis 1, the dead weight is reduced and JET robots can achieve optimum acceleration values and maximum working speeds. Space-saving. The gantry design frees up valuable shop space and enables multiple machines to be tended from above. Its high degree of adaptability also simplifies the integration process. Productive. The ideal combination of linear unit...

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