Denso introduces compact cleanroom robots with a long reach
Denso’s new high-speed, long-reach cleanroom robots offer increased application flexibility in a compact, space-saving design. The DENSO VM-Series six-axis articulated, Class 100 cleanroom robots feature reaches from 1,000 to 1,300 mm and standard cycle times of 0.89 to 0.95 sec, along with repeatability from ±0.050 to ±0.070 mm and a payload capacity of 10 kg.
“Our VM Series fills an important niche for customers who want the benefits of a compact, high-speed robot, yet have an application that requires a long reach,” said Peter Cavallo, robotics sales manager, Denso’s Sales California. “These new cleanroom models will be especially welcome in the medical, pharmaceutical and electronics markets.”
The long, slim arms of the VM-Series robots allow them to reach easily around tooling or peripheral equipment, and into deep, narrow spaces such as plastic injection molds, extending their application range. In addition, their high maximum allowable moment of inertia (0.36 kgm2 at J4 and J5 and 0.064 kgm 2 at J6), which is 2.5 times greater than conventional robots, allows a wider choice of end-effectors. Both floor- and overhead-mount models are available.
Denso’s compact robot design features a small footprint and concealed electrical wiring and air lines, facilitating integration and saving valuable factory floor space. ANSI and CE compliance allows global deployment. Typical cleanroom applications include assembly, dispensing, inspection, machine tending, material handling, packaging, and test handling.