Cobot installed at steering systems manufacturer
Steering systems manufacturer, Pailton Engineering, continues to modernise its manufacturing processes with a new collaborative robot (cobot) at its facility in Coventry. After a successful trial period, the company is installing a FAIRINO FR10 on the induction hardening ball pin cell, where it works alongside existing team members to support production.
Designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace, the FR10 robot arm has six rotating joints and supports a payload of 10kg, with a reach of 1400mm at ±0.05mm repeatability.
The FR10 is built on an all-metal construction and equipped with high-torque motors, harmonic drive gears, magnetic brakes and both optical and inductive encoders, with a standard protection level of IP54.
Pailton Engineering’s managing director, Dave Pound said, “This is part of a wider trend at Pailton Engineering. We’re rolling out more automation in the workshop and beyond, not to replace our valued team, but to help augment their existing skills and provide the opportunity to learn new ones.
“Over recent months, team members have noticed the digitalisation additions across the whole facility, with this cobot now learning and adapting to its role amongst the team. The goal is a collaborative environment where human expertise and robotic precision work together to drive innovation.”
The new setup also includes additional accessories and is designed for flexible automation of precision mechanical assembly and component testing, supporting improved repeatability and production efficiency.
Sebastian Schupke, sales and business development manager at FAIRINO Europe commented, “We believe collaborative robotics offers an effective way for companies to grow sustainably by helping address challenges such as labour shortages while keeping people at the centre of production.
“We truly value Pailton Engineering’s commitment to collaborative automation and greatly appreciate their excellent approach. We look forward to continuing our cooperation.”
