Explosion Proof Spray Painting Cobot IP67 1800mm for Industrial Painting Booth

Overview

• • This robotic spray painting workstation is a turnkey cell built around a 6-axis collaborative arm, an explosion proof control cabinet and an integrated paint supply unit.
• • The cell carries the marking Ex pxb IIC T6 Gb / Ex pxb IIIC T80°C Db, combining pressurization (pxb) with intrinsic safety (ib) for solvent based paint and powder coating atmospheres.
• • It is permitted for Zone 1 and Zone 2 gas areas as well as Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust areas, so the unit can be installed inside the coating room instead of a separate annex.
• • Repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm and a maximum reach of 1800 mm keep gun distance and travel speed stable across large body panels and deep housings.
• • Full IP67 protection allows wash down cleaning of the arm in refinish shops where solvent based and water based paints are used side by side.
• • Compared with a fixed gun mover inside an industrial painting booth, the arm follows curved surfaces such as bumpers and fenders without re-fixturing the part.
• • Every unit ships with an 1800 mm reach arm, a 220 V / 0.6 kW supply and a 72 kg body, so mounting on the floor, on the ceiling or on a mobile cart is equally practical.
• • The workstation is aimed at buyers who need certified explosion protection, short changeover time and a repeatable film build from the first part of a batch to the last.

Specifications

• • Values below are taken from the product technical documentation; fields subject to the factory test report or to the official Ex certificate require written confirmation before a purchasing decision.

Advantages

Dual Explosion Protection

• • Pressurization holds the cabinet interior above the surrounding atmosphere, so an internal ignition source never meets solvent vapour.
• • Intrinsic safety limits the electrical energy in the arm circuits, which is what allows the unit to operate inside Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust areas.
• • The IIC gas group rating covers the most easily ignited hydrocarbon solvents used in two pack polyurethane and epoxy coatings.
• • Certificate numbers, permitted zones and installation conditions follow the official Ex certificates together with the on site hazardous area assessment.

Fenceless Human Robot Collaboration

• • High sensitivity force sensors stop the arm the instant a person makes contact, so no heavy explosion proof fence has to be built around the cell.
• • Dropping the fence frees floor space in compact booths and lets the operator load and unload parts from the same side as the robot.
• • The final safety concept still follows the site risk assessment, the booth ventilation design and local explosion proof electrical rules.

Drag To Teach Programming

• • Operators guide the arm by hand along the spray path and the controller records the complete trajectory within a few minutes.
• • No robot programming background is needed, so paint shop staff can build a new part program directly on the shop floor.
• • Frequent bumper or housing model changes no longer wait for an outside integrator, which cuts changeover downtime to a single shift.
• • A recorded path can be trimmed for gun distance, trigger points and overlap without rewriting any code.

Coating Consistency and Turnkey Layout

• • Smooth motion control across all six axes holds ±0.02 mm repeatability, keeping film thickness uniform from the first part of a batch to the last.
• • Stable gun distance cuts overspray and paint consumption while reducing touch up and rework hours.
• • The applicator can be a conventional spray gun, a rotary bell or an electrostatic atomizer, depending on the coating chemistry.
• • Turnkey scope covers the arm, the control cabinet and the paint supply unit, with fixturing, booth interfaces and cycle time configured per project.
• • The compact 72 kg arm fits an existing industrial painting booth without structural changes, because it mounts on the floor or on a cart beside the conveyor.

Applications

• • Automotive refinish shops coating fenders, doors and hoods in small batches.
• • Bumper and exterior trim lines that switch between several models in one shift.
• • Automotive parts suppliers painting housings, brackets and covers.
• • Metal cabinet and enclosure coating where a consistent film build matters.
• • Solvent based and powder coating environments that require certified explosion protection inside an industrial painting booth.
• • Job shops that run an industrial painting booth for mixed metal parts and cannot justify a dedicated hard automation line.
• • Integrators building a new industrial painting booth who need a certified spray painting cobot as the motion platform.

FAQ

Which hazardous areas can this spray painting workstation be installed in?
The cell is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 2 gas areas and Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust areas under the Ex pxb IIC T6 Gb / Ex pxb IIIC T80°C Db marking. The permitted zones for a specific project are confirmed against the official Ex certificates and the on site hazardous area classification.

Is an explosion proof safety fence still required around the robot?
The collaborative arm stops on human contact through its force sensors, so a fence is normally not required. The decision is taken by the site risk assessment together with the booth ventilation and electrical design, and we support that review during integration.

How long does it take to program a new workpiece?
With drag to teach programming, an operator demonstrates the path by hand and the controller records it, typically within a few minutes for a bumper, a fender or a cabinet door. No coding and no dedicated robotics engineer are involved.

What are the price, MOQ and lead time?
The indicative price range is USD 37,000 to 42,000 per set for one set, with volume tiers quoted in writing. Lead time is about 90 days for one set; freight, duties, installation and commissioning are negotiated separately.

Can the cell be customised for our booth layout?
Yes. Drawing based, sample based and full customisation are supported, covering workpiece size, booth layout, cycle time, applicator type and fixture interface. Explosion proof component selection and mounting are fixed in the project technical agreement.