The HE robot models offer a higher level of resistance to moderately acidic, basic or oxidizing environments.

Stäubli Robotics (http://www.staubli.com) manufacturers of innovative and technologically advanced industrial and cleanroom robots, announces today the introduction of a new and improved anti-corrosive version of its already unrivalled six-axis robot series; TX40, TX60 and TX90. The HE robot models offer a higher level of resistance to moderately acidic, basic or oxidizing environments.

These Stäubli models have been specifically designed for applications in which the robot comes into contact with high humidity, water, and various liquids such as detergents, cleaning solvents or cooling liquids. These robots are ideally suited for use in applications such as machine-tools or metal processing, high pressure washing, water jet cutting and in food processing (wash down) applications. The robot structure is IP65 while the wrist is IP67 and critical parts such as the flange and other internal components are made out of stainless steel.

Prior to final assembly and painting of the robot arm, all surfaces are specially treated for a better anti-corrosive behavior and a higher scratch resistance. Other unique features of the robot version are specialized lip seals and a pressurization unit which provides positive pressure inside of the arm that further enhances the resistance to moisture intrusion of the arm. The interconnection cables and mounting holes are located underneath the arm which provides a perfect seal around the base of the arm protecting all connections and eliminating contamination collection areas. “Stäubli Robotics has always focused its strategy and efforts on the highly diverse challenges of robotic automation by developing the most comprehensive and advanced robotic systems in the world.

This new HE robot series represents the ongoing commitment of Stäubli in setting new benchmark standards while providing competitively priced and reliable robotic solutions to our customers,” says Mr. David Arceneaux, Business Development-Marketing Manager at Stäubli Robotics USA.

Today, Stäubli offers the widest range of 4 and 6 axis robots from 1kg to 230kg payloads and from 220mm to 3200mm reach, all controlled from the CS8 control platform.

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