Spot welding robot for confined spaces

Optimize spot welding efficiency in tight manufacturing spaces with a compact robot designed for high accessibility and minimal maintenance, ensuring seamless integration into your production line.

Performs Spot Welding and Foundry Tasks

The KR QUANTEC Nano from KUKA is a versatile industrial robot designed for seamless automation in challenging environments, including automotive and foundry sectors. It stands out for its compact design, allowing for superb accessibility in tight spaces, crucial for applications such as spot welding and cleaning in medium to large washing cells. With load capacities ranging from 120 kg to 180 kg, it maneuvers with precision thanks to its optimized, virtually wear-free drive train, ensuring long-term, low-maintenance performance. The robot integrates easily into production lines, equipped with protection ratings up to IP 69, safeguarding against dust and high-pressure water jets—ideal for critical tasks in cleaning systems and foundries. Its energy efficiency is enhanced by lightweight construction using cast iron for increased robustness, enabling dynamic operations without requiring counterbalancing systems. KUKA offers extensive customization options and engineering support to tailor the KR QUANTEC Nano to specific production needs, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with precise spot welding and high-stress handling capabilities.
  • Saves space and improves process integration with its compact design.
  • Minimizes maintenance requirements with its virtually wear-free drive system.
  • Ensures operator safety and equipment longevity with high-level protection ratings (up to IP 69).
  • Increases operational flexibility with customizable options and dedicated engineering support.

General


Applications
Foundry products,Detergents,Automotive components,Engine components,Consumer goods,Electronic parts,Cleaning systems,Batteries,Metal products
End products
Washing machine parts,Circuit boards,Aluminum castings,Lithium-ion batteries,Fabric softener sachets,Engine block castings,Plastic toys,Car body panels,Metal brackets
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Input ingredients
Output ingredients
Market info
KUKA is renowned for its expertise in industrial robotics and automation solutions, specializing in providing advanced robotic systems for manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and logistics industries, with a reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order equipment.

Technical Specifications


Load capacity
120 - 180 kg
Maximum reach
1573 - 2100 mm
Protection class
IP 65,IP 67,IP 69
Mounting positions
Floor / Ceiling
Drive train
Virtually wear-free

Operating Characteristics


Working Envelope
Large with rear swing over Axis 3
Accessibility
Good in confined spaces
Space-Saving Design
Streamlined
Automation Level
Yes
Maintenance Requirement
Low
Protection Ratings
IP 65,IP 67,IP 69
Dynamic Properties
Outstanding
Adaptability
Tip dressing,Spot welding,Parts cleaning
Environmental Suitability
Foundry exclusive
Mounting Positions
Floor/Ceiling

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Suitable applications
Spot welding,cleaning,washing


IP certification
IP 65,IP 67,IP 69

Physical Characteristics


Machine weight
Lightest in its class
Footprint design
Space-saving,streamlined
Reach
1573 - 2100 mm
Load capacity
120 - 180 kg
Construction type
Standard
Mounting position
Floor/Ceiling
Protection class
IP 65,IP 67,IP 69

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA
Mounting positions
Floor / Ceiling