Automation and mechatronicsNew products at Automatica 2016
Automatica, the biennial 'Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics', will exceed the number of exhibitors from 2014 this year. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of the new products presented by the 825 or so exhibitors in Munich in a picture gallery.
According to the manufacturer, the heavy-duty robot IRB 8700 from ABB outperforms comparable but slower robots in this weight class with process speeds that are 25% higher on average. The two available versions - either with a reach of 3.5 m and a handling capacity of 800 kg (up to 1000 kg with an inclined wrist; 630 kg in the LeanID version) or with a reach of 4.2 m and a handling capacity of 550 kg (up to 1000 kg with an inclined wrist; 630 kg in the LeanID version) are available.LeanID version) or with 4.2 m and 550 kg (620 kg with inclined wrist; 475 kg in the LeanID version) - have a mass moment of inertia of 725 kgm². The Foundry 2 protection version offered as standard contributes to high machine availability in continuous operation, even under adverse operating conditions. One high-performance motor and gearbox per axis, counterweights and mechanical springs instead of failure-prone gas pressure springs ensure low-maintenance operation. LeanID cable guides are also available as an option.