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The new KR IONTEC ultra completes KUKA's portfolio in the payload range of 80kg to 120kg. With a reach of 2,300mm to 2,700mm, this compact and powerful robot offers maximum efficiency and flexibility in the modern production environment – for example in handling or spot welding with lightweight welding guns.
Thanks to its compact design, the KR IONTEC ultra can easily find its way into even the tightest of spaces: customers can use the slim robot to create narrow automation cells. As a result, the space saved leads to lower costs. In addition to the small footprint, the robot has very good performance, which helps to minimize cycle times.
Economical in terms of space and maintenance
The KR IONTEC ultra fits seamlessly into the KR IONTEC family, which has low maintenance requirements: an oil change is only necessary every 20,000 operating hours and the central hand concept does not require belts. The robot has a streamlined build with fewer breakable small parts.
The all-rounder demonstrates its strengths in handling – especially in the battery area – and in spot welding with lightweight welding guns (lightweight spot welding). With its payload of up to 120kg, the robot can move heavy battery cells and modules for use in electromobility. The slim robot also fits perfectly into compact welding cells – a feature that is highly sought after by suppliers to the automotive industry, for example.
A cost-effective entry to automation
In the KUKA portfolio, the KR IONTEC ultra has the advantages of both the KR IONTEC and KR QUANTEC product families. With a smaller footprint than the KR QUANTEC and high performance at the same time, it is a cost-effective option for entry-level automation. “The KR IONTEC ultra can be quickly and intuitively integrated into existing production environments,” says Michael Laub, platform product manager Medium Payload and Palletizing Robots at KUKA.
As the robot can be implemented with the KUKA.PLC mxAutomation interface, it can be programmed and operated by the user in a familiar control environment. This means that the compact, powerful, and cost-efficient robot can quickly make its contribution to production in various handling applications and in spot welding with lightweight welding guns. The KR IONTEC ultra is available to order now, with three further model variants to follow this summer.