FANUC’s New CRX-10iA/L Paint: World’s First Global Ex-Proof Collaborative Paint Robot
06 Mayo 2024 - 10:25AM
Business Wire
FANUC America showcases the first global explosion-proof
paint cobot designed for industrial painting, coating, powder and
fiberglass reinforced plastic applications.
Global automation leader FANUC America unveils the new
CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot at Automate in Chicago,
May 6-9 in booth #1250. As the first explosion-proof collaborative
paint robot for use and sale globally, FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L
Paint cobot will unlock the benefits of automation for more
companies in the painting, powder and/or gel coating with
fiberglass reinforcement industries. The new FANUC cobot not only
will help boost all types of paint operations including high-mix,
low-volume applications, but also is designed to comply with the
stringent explosion-proof safety standards required in the United
States.
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FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot is the
first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot for use and sale
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FANUC CRX cobots have helped automate more applications,
including pick and place, palletizing, machine tending and welding,
for more companies of all sizes and automation experiences. With
the addition of the CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot,
now even operations with no robotics experience can quickly and
effectively deploy cobots to automate their painting and coating
processes by using “easy-teach” features, including drag-and-drop
programming and “lead through teach.” The benefits of automating
include better quality and more consistent finishes as well as cost
and waste savings by accurately and efficiently painting.
“FANUC paint robots have been designed and manufactured
continuously in Michigan since 1982. Now with the new
CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot, more operations will
be able to reap the benefits of paint and coating automation,” says
Ed Minch, Sales Director for Auto Component & General Industry
Paint at FANUC America. “We know our customers are struggling to
increase their production and efficiency to keep up with rising
demand while staying profitable. Cobots that paint will be a
gamechanger for companies that might have very little or no prior
experience with robots to help them cost effectively automate
within a short period of time. This is the first collaborative
paint robot available for sale and use in North and South
America.”
Collaborative robots offer flexible automation with a small
footprint and force-sensing technology that enable them to work
safely around people. In addition to the standard safety
certifications included with the CRX line of cobots, the
CRX-10iA/L Paint is designed to be compliant to global
explosion-proof safety certifications, including IECEx, ATEX,
Canada, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and Brazil.
The CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot has a payload of 10 kg as well
as the longest reach in its class at 1,418mm, allowing the cobot to
access large workpieces in even the most difficult of places that
can pose ergonomic challenges for humans to manually reach.
Featuring the same smooth and rounded design of the CRX series, the
CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot is lightweight at 45 kg and has a
small footprint, which can be further enhanced by stacking the
control unit onto a light and compact R-30iB Mini Plus
controller. Along with the other CRX cobots, the CRX-10iA/L
Paint is maintenance-free for 8 years adding to ownership savings
and boosting operations.
As with other CRX models, the CRX-10iA/L Paint
collaborative robot is easily programmed with the FANUC CRX Tablet
Teach Pendant. Via graphical icons, first-time users can create
paint path programs using the drag-and-drop interface. Intuitive
paint-specific icon commands have also been added for paint
applications.
Additionally, the CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot has full
optimization capabilities with path editing and ROBOGUIDE software.
It can easily be integrated with other equipment used in painting,
powder, liquid, coating and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP
CHOP/GEL) applications.
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in
Japan, provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and
ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise
help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity,
reliability and profitability.
FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester
Hills, MI 48309, and has facilities throughout North and South
America. For more information, please call: 888-FANUC-US
(888-326-8287) or visit our website: www.fanucamerica.com . Also,
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FANUC America Corporation PR contact: Robotics: Cathy
Powell Public Relations and Communications Manager FANUC America
Corporation T: 248-377-7570 E: cathy.powell@fanucamerica.com
Factory Automation: Debra Schug CNC Strategic Communications
Specialist T: 312.818.8876 E: debra.schug@fanucamerica.com