KUKA KR 180 R2900-2 Handling Robot for Foundry and Automotive Cells

Overview

• • The KUKA KR 180 R2900-2 is a six axis handling robot used in foundry and automotive production cells.
• • It works in the 180 kg class, covering castings, housings and stampings that pass through several stations.
• • A 2900 mm working reach lets one robot serve adjacent machines from a single floor mounted base.
• • A steel structure and 1000 W drive package support continuous duty in dusty plant areas.
• • IP65 sealing protects the arm and wrist against foundry dust, coolant splash and washdown cleaning.
• • Cable routing is protected along the arm, so dress packs survive the tight movements of bin picking.

Specifications

Advantages

• • A 180 kg handling class covers heavy castings without moving to a larger, slower arm.
• • The 2900 mm reach connects presses, gauges and buffers from one base position, which cuts arm count per line.
• • IP65 sealing keeps dust and coolant out of the joints, reducing unplanned stops in foundry areas.
• • A steel structure absorbs shock loads when parts are taken from bins or shakeout conveyors.
• • Repeatable positioning keeps fixtures loaded square, which lowers scrap from misalignment.
• • A 1000 W servo package holds cycle time steady through long shifts.
• • Floor mounting fits existing layouts without a new foundation design.
• • Standard fieldbus interfaces connect to press and conveyor controls without extra gateways.
• • Protected cable routing along the arm extends dress pack life in tight bin picking motions.
• • Maintenance points sit at floor level, so planned service stops stay short.

Applications

• • Loading and unloading castings at foundry stations.
• • Transferring stampings between presses in automotive plants.
• • Machine tending for machining and deburring cells.
• • Handling engine and transmission housings through inspection.
• • Buffer handling between shakeout, cooling and finishing.
• • Palletizing dense metal components at end of line.
• • Handling heat treatment fixtures between furnace and quench stations.
• • Loading castings onto finishing lines after shakeout.

FAQ

• • What load class does it cover? The robot works in the 180 kg class, which suits castings, housings and medium heavy stampings.
• • How far does it reach? The working reach is 2900 mm, enough to cover adjacent stations from a single floor position.
• • Is it suitable for foundry work? Yes, IP65 sealing and a steel structure suit dust, heat radiation and coolant splash around foundry cells.
• • How is it mounted? The robot is floor mounted, and anchor and cable routing details are supplied with the layout drawing.
• • What is the warranty? A one year warranty applies, with local spare parts and engineering support.
• • Can it be relocated? The base is prepared for standard anchors, so the cell can be moved during line reconfiguration.