The KR QUANTEC Extra, part of a series designed for a wide array of tasks including palletising and packing operations, will be on display at SCM Handling’s stand at F82.

KR QUANTEC robots are available in an entire high payload range from 90-300kg with reaches from 2,500-3,100mm. They are also up to 160kg lighter and 25 per cent smaller, making them the most compact and powerful in their class.

KUKA not only uses lighter components to improve performance and energy efficiency, but also achieves greater accuracy from a new streamlined design and more slender robot wrist for repeatability of +/- 0.06mm.

The KR QUANTEC series comprises four models: Ultra for payloads up to 300kg; Prime for payloads of up to 240kg; Extra for payloads up to 210kg and Pro for up to 120kg payloads.

All models are based on common parts with just four motor and gear unit variants, identical tool flange on the wrist and a universal hole pattern for the mounting base in line with KUKA’s popular 2000 range, which ensures the new robots are fully compatible with existing cell layouts.

KUKA has also produced a lightweight touch-screen smartPAD operator panel, which not only offers established functions such as a 6D mouse, but also new user-friendly features including a USB port for saving and loading data directly on to the control unit.

Further information on KUKA’s latest robotic solutions will also be available on Manex Palletisers’ stand (A83) and LinkX Systems (D61).