500kg Payload 7th Axis Robot Ground Rail GBS-01-W500 for KUKA FANUC

500kg Payload 7th Axis Robot Ground Rail GBS-01-W500 for KUKA FANUC

Key Specifications

Overview & Engineering Architecture

The CNGBS GBS-01-W500 is a robotic 7th axis ground rail that turns a KUKA or FANUC six-axis arm into a traveling line robot. Rated for a 500kg payload, it runs at 500-1500mm/s with 1000mm/s2 acceleration and +/-0.05mm repeat positioning, so the robot can serve several stations along one rail without losing accuracy. The 1:10 reduction drive and external-axis control suit coordinated motion with the robot controller.

The rail body is a machined steel structure that keeps the guide surfaces straight and parallel over a modular, customizable stroke. A three phase 380V supply powers the axis, and the 900kg base provides a stable platform for material handling and welding duty. Treated as the robot's seventh axis, the ground rail lets a single cell handle long workpieces and multiple machine positions with one arm and one controller.

The ground rail is planned around the arm it will carry. We confirm payload, robot model, required stroke and cycle time, then match the drive and reduction ratio so the 7th axis and robot move as one coordinated system. Standard guide, rack and drag-chain components keep spares easy to source, and the modular body can be extended as a line grows. Levelling plates and clear origin referencing make commissioning straightforward. For material handling and welding cells that must reach several stations, the GBS-01-W500 offers a practical way to extend a single robot's working envelope. Contact us with your robot model and stroke to confirm the right rail. A coordinated robot and rail package is available on request.

Applications

• Material handling across conveyor and pallet stations
• Arc and MIG welding of long fabricated assemblies
• Machine tending where one robot serves several machines
• Part transfer between presses on an automotive line
• Loading fixtures and jigs in general heavy fabrication

Advantages

• 500kg payload suits medium-heavy tooling and parts
• Designed to coordinate with KUKA and FANUC controllers
• 500-1500mm/s traverse with 1000mm/s2 acceleration
• +/-0.05mm repeatability holds position over long travel
• Modular stroke can be customized to the cell layout
• External-axis control enables synchronized robot motion

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the rail work with KUKA and FANUC robots?
Yes. The ground rail is engineered as an external 7th axis for KUKA and FANUC arms, controlled in coordination with the robot controller.

What is the payload rating?
The GBS-01-W500 carries a 500kg horizontal load including robot, end-effector and workpiece.

What stroke lengths are offered?
The stroke is customizable using modular sections, planned around your line layout.

What supply does it need?
A three phase 380V 50Hz supply drives the axis; the drive is configured to the robot controller.

Can it be supplied with the robot?
Yes, the external axis can be supplied as a coordinated package with a matching industrial robot.