Yaskawa GP180 Casting Robot with 180 kg Payload and IP65 Sealing

Overview

• • The Yaskawa GP180 is a six axis robot built for casting cell handling.
• • It carries 180 kg parts with IP65 waterproof sealing across the body.
• • A 1020 kg body keeps motion stable during extraction, transfer and quenching steps.
• • Servo-electric drives support continuous duty in foundry conditions.

Specifications

Advantages

• • IP65 waterproof sealing suits foundry cells with dust, heat radiation and coolant splash.
• • A 180 kg payload covers cast housings and brackets without manual lifting.
• • A 1020 kg body keeps part position stable during extraction and transfer.
• • Servo-electric drives hold cycle time through continuous foundry shifts.
• • A slim 500 mm body width fits between die casting machines.
• • Gripper and spray options adapt the arm to deburring and coating steps.
• • Packaging follows export crate standards with rust protection for sea freight.
• • Commissioning support covers safety checks, program handover and operator training.
• • Spare parts for common wear items and cables are held in local stock.
• • Documentation includes layout drawings, wiring schematics and a maintenance schedule.
• • Remote diagnostics are available for controller and drive faults during the warranty period.
• • Installation supervision can be scheduled with delivery to shorten ramp up time.
• • Acceptance testing is performed before shipment and a report is filed for the project.
• • Operator training covers daily checks, safe restart and basic program edits.
• • Fixtures are designed to suit the part family named in the project brief.
• • Safety circuits follow the plant standard and are documented for sign off.
• • Trial production runs are supported on site before acceptance.
• • Wear parts are specified with local part numbers for easy reordering.
• • Programming files are handed over in the controller project archive.
• • Warranty visits cover calibration checks during the first operating year.
• • Spare cable sets and connectors are recommended for continuous operation.
• • Loader and unloader interfaces are tested against the line PLC before handover.

Applications

• • Extracting castings from die casting machines.
• • Transferring hot parts to cooling and quenching stations.
• • Loading castings into deburring and finishing cells.
• • Handling parts through inspection and gauging.
• • Palletizing finished castings for shipment.

FAQ

• • What load does it carry? The robot carries 180 kg castings, which covers housings, brackets and housings.
• • Is it sealed for foundry work? Yes, the body carries IP65 waterproof sealing for dust and coolant splash.
• • Which grippers can be used? Standard or custom grippers are selected against the casting geometry and extractor interface.
• • How is it mounted? The robot is floor mounted, with anchor and cable details supplied in the layout drawing.