By January 14, 2016 Read More →

Kawasaki adds 1,000kg MG10HL to robot line-up

Kawasaki MG10HL robotKawasaki Robotics has added a 1,000kg payload robot to its heavy payload M-Series range. Meeting an increasing demand for handling heavy loads, the new MG10HL with a compact design maintains rigidity and accuracy throughout its extensive motion range.

The Kawasaki MG10HL allows applications such as handling automotive floor pans, or complete bodies, between processes to be carried out safely, quickly and accurately using minimal floor space. For applications requiring payloads over the 1,000kg limit there is also a 1,500kg option available.

The lightweight design of the MG10HL uses high-rigidity ball screws in conjunction with Kawasaki’s hybrid link mechanisms on joint 2, a parallel link, and joint 3, a serial link. The hybrid link mechanism on the MG10HL also removes the need for heavy and bulky counterweights, and means the MG10HL offers a compact footprint of 1.2×1.3m.

A wide motion range is another benefit of the hybrid link design on the MG10HL, enabling up to 4.005m horizontal reach and 4.416m vertical reach. The MG10HL features two 5kW motors on each major axes (joints 1-3) to deliver high torque and enable high payloads. These motors on the MG10HL also maintain the compatibility of motors throughout the M-Series range.

All M-Series robots are designed to withstand high reactionary torques to the wrist and the MG10HL is no exception; the added benefit of high-rigidity ball screws on the MG10HL on joints 2 and 3 reduce arm deflection and support high positioning accuracy.

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