Like the MRK-capable HC10DT IP67 and HC20DT IP67 variants, the Motoman HC10DTF from Yaskawa has a dust and waterproof IP67 protection class. In addition, the new hybrid cobot has a powder-coated surface that allows the use of alkaline and acidic cleaners. The grease used is suitable for use with foodstuffs. The Motoman HC10DTF therefore meets the specific cleanliness requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries in accordance with ISO class 5 and EC GMP class A.

Its areas of application include, for example, the palletizing of primary packaged foodstuffs or sample handling in laboratories.

MRK-capable hybrid robot

Like all models in the Motoman HC series, the new HC10DTF is an HRC-capable hybrid robot. This means that it can also be operated in hybrid mode by connecting external safety technology such as laser scanners. This allows the cobot to switch between collaborative, speed-reduced and full speed in order to achieve maximum cycle times depending on the distance to the worker.

The required safety in direct contact with the operator is ensured by six integrated torque sensors, which monitor external forces and thus enable flexible and safe interaction between the robot and its environment.

In industrial mode, i.e. when there is no human in the workspace, the robot reaches maximum speeds of up to 1 m/s. External safety sensors such as laser scanners can be used to monitor the area.

According to the company, the hybrid mode, i.e. switching between collaboration and industrial mode, makes the Motoman particularly suitable for integration into existing systems where, for example, there is little space and the use of fences would be unthinkable, such as for end-of-line tapping.