KUKA KR 470-2 PA 470kg Payload 3150mm Reach 5 Axis Palletizing Robot Arm

KUKA KR 470-2 PA 470kg Payload 3150mm Reach 5 Axis Palletizing Robot Arm

Overview

• • The KUKA KR 470-2 PA is a five axis palletizing robot arm built around a 470 kg rated payload and a 3150 mm reach for bag, carton, drum and block stacking.
• • Rated total load is 520 kg, which covers the payload plus a heavy vacuum or clamp gripper without derating the cycle.
• • A 3150 mm maximum reach lets the palletizing robot arm cover two pallet positions and the infeed conveyor from one floor mounted base, so one unit does the work of two shorter arms.
• • Pose repeatability of +/-0.08 mm to ISO 9283 is matched to stacking work, where layer placement matters more than micron level positioning.
• • Five axes are used in the PA configuration: A1, A2, A3 and A6 stay active while A4 and A5 are not actively selectable, which is the standard layout for layer forming and top load placement.
• • Axis speeds of 84 deg/s on A1, 78 deg/s on A2, 73 deg/s on A3 and 177 deg/s on A6 sustain a steady pallet cycle instead of short bursts of speed.
• • Protection rating IP65 on both the body and the wrist allows dust, splash and washdown exposure in bagging, milling and food plants.
• • At approximately 2150 kg the palletizing robot arm needs a prepared foundation, and its mass keeps the structure stable when a 470 kg layer swings at full reach.
• • The KR C5 or KR C4 controller supplies palletizing software, safety functions and fieldbus options, so pattern changes are made in software rather than mechanical adjustment.
• • Supplementary load on the arm is 50 kg, enough for gripper frames, vacuum generators, valve islands and camera brackets.
• • A working ambient range of 0 degC to 55 degC covers unheated warehouses and standard production halls.
• • Typical duty is end of line palletizing, depalletizing, layer forming and heavy goods stacking in packaging, building material, chemical and food production.

Key Specifications

Advantages

• • A 470 kg payload with 520 kg rated total load accepts full layers rather than single units.
• • The 3150 mm reach serves two pallet positions plus infeed, avoiding a second robot or a track.
• • Five axis palletizing kinematics simplify pattern programming and reduce wrist complexity.
• • +/-0.08 mm repeatability keeps layer edges square so stacks stay stable in transport.
• • IP65 body and wrist protection handle dust, splash and washdown in bagging and food plants.
• • A6 speed of 177 deg/s maintains throughput on single line high volume palletizing.
• • The 2150 kg structure limits sway at full reach, protecting stack accuracy on tall pallets.
• • KR C5 and KR C4 controllers both run standard palletizing software with pattern libraries.
• • Widely used PA series parts keep spares and service straightforward across a fleet.

Applications

• • End of line palletizing of bags, sacks and cartons.
• • Depalletizing of incoming goods onto conveyors or staging lanes.
• • Layer forming with vacuum or clamp grippers on slip sheets.
• • Drum, pail and bucket palletizing in chemical production.
• • Building material stacking such as bricks, blocks and tiles.
• • Food and feed bag palletizing where dust and washdown are present.
• • Heavy goods stacking in logistics and distribution centres.
• • Interlayer sheet placement and top frame handling on finished pallets.

FAQ

Q: What is the KR 470-2 PA used for?
A: It is a palletizing robot arm for end of line stacking, depalletizing, layer forming and heavy goods handling. Share your case weight and pallet pattern and we will confirm the configuration.

Q: How much can it lift?
A: Rated payload is 470 kg and the rated total load is 520 kg, which includes the gripper, so a vacuum or clamp tool does not eat into the part weight.

Q: What is the maximum reach?
A: 3150 mm, which normally covers two pallet positions and the infeed conveyor from a single floor mounted base.

Q: Why does it have five axes?
A: Palletizing needs A1, A2, A3 and a rotating A6 for pattern orientation. A4 and A5 are not actively selectable in the PA configuration, which simplifies the wrist and the programming.

Q: How accurate is it?
A: Pose repeatability is +/-0.08 mm to ISO 9283, tuned for layer placement rather than micron positioning.

Q: What protection rating does it have?
A: IP65 on the body and IP65 on the wrist to IEC 60529, covering dust, splash and washdown exposure in bagging and food plants.

Q: Which controllers are supported?
A: KR C5 and KR C4 controllers, both running standard KUKA palletizing software with pattern libraries and fieldbus options.

Q: What are delivery and terms?
A: Lead time is 20 to 35 days after deposit for standard configurations. FOB, CIF and other terms are quoted on request; contact us with your destination port.