New KR FORTEC is a Dynamic Leap for KUKA Industrial Robotics
KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.
KUKA, a company known to offer tailor-made industrial automation solutions boasting a bold orange color, has recently introduced its latest industrial robot, the KR FORTEC. Promising a blend of cost-effectiveness, dynamic performance, and reliability, the new industrial robot is designed to handle a wide range of tasks like spot welding and handling applications as it boasts high-speed capabilities.
The KR FORTEC Industrial robot for handling and spot-welding applications. Image used courtesy of KUKA
Key Features of the KR FORTEC
Designed with a small footprint, the KR FORTEC industrial robot also offers strong dynamic performance with low cycle times. The compact design of the robot makes it ideal for use in jobs that have limited installation spaces while still consuming less energy in its applications.
Able to handle loads of up to 240 kg in a 3700 mm reach, the new industrial robot is equipped with an extended arm that makes it fit strategically between the smaller KR QUANTEC and the heavy-duty KR FORTEC ultra models. This cross-model modularization ensures a seamless integration of components that contributes to a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). According to the Portfolio Manager at KUKA, Maximilian Pettkuhn, the new KR FORTEC is also lighter than its predecessors by up to 700 kg and, thanks to modularization, customers can enjoy lower storage costs for their spare parts.
Reliability and Maintenance
When it comes to reliability, KUKA's KR FORTEC offers extended, trouble-free operating times and minimal maintenance requirements. For efficiency and simplicity in maintenance, the accessibility of the robot is optimized. As standard equipment, the two in-line wrists taken from the KR QUANTEC and KR FORTEC ultra models are dustproof and waterproof. Available in foundry variants that can work in dirty and harsh industrial environments, the KR FORTEC also has an operating temperature that ranges between 0-55 °C.
Linear Axis Expansion
With a 1.5 to 30 meter modular adaptability range, the KL 4000 linear unit expands the operating envelope of the KR FORTEC. A compatibility advantage is possible between the KL 4000 and KR QUANTEC. The same linear unit, the KL 5000, can also be selected to work cooperatively with the KR FORTEC ultra, allowing customers to seamlessly combine and adapt the two product families to meet their unique needs.
With the KL 4000 linear unit, the operating envelope of the KR FORTEC can expand by as much as 30 meters! Image used courtesy of KUKA
Heavy-duty Industrial Robotics
Heavy-duty industrial robotics forms a major part of most industrial automation firms that serve different purposes. As the technology in these industrial robots keeps improving, some industrial challenges are catered for whilst keeping the technology used with the current trend. The need for versatile, reliable, and cost-effective solutions has led industries to seek solutions like KUKA's new KR FORTEC, which stands ready to meet the diverse industrial automation needs in this modern industrial era.
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