New splash-proof robot from igus designed to aid tank container cleaning operations
Requests by customers for a robolink fit for wet conditions has prompted plastics expert igus to design one that can withstand rain, showers, and moisture.
The company, which has its UK headquarters in Northampton, has developed its very first water-resistant robolink – a low-cost automation solution made of polymer and stainless steel.
Adam Sanjurgo, LCA product manager at igus, explained: “Damp and wet environments can quickly degrade the mechanics of a robot, so customers have understandably been asking us for an affordable solution.
“Our customers no longer need to invest in expensive additional coverings, because the absence of lubrication in the joints simply means that no grease can be washed out or escape into the environment.”
The new splash-resistant igus IP44 robolink can carry up to three kilograms, has a range of 790 millimetres and its five axes can make seven picks a minute. Thanks to the use of motors, whose encoders have a protection class of IP65, the robot is perfectly designed for outdoor use. It can also be used in everything from tank and container cleaning operations to the chemical and pharmaceutical sector.
For more information visit www.igus.co.uk
11th January 2021
