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The KUKA KR 500 robot arm is a heavy-duty industrial robot arm with a high payload and large work envelope. The Kuka heavy duty KR 500 KR C2 has enhanced features such as an extension of the reference load center distance, integrated energy supply, and a more efficient use of floorspace. The KUKA KR 500 KR C2 is available as a ceiling-mounted arm, cleanroom arm, foundry arm, and ceiling-mounted foundry arm.


Payload	500 kg
Product mass	2350 kg
Number of Axes
Repeatability	0.15 mm
Reach	2836 mm

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KUKA KR 500 L340-3

Payload 340kg | Reach 3326mm

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KUKA's KR 500 L340-3 industrial robot arm is part of KUKA's heavy-duty industrial robot series. With a reduced payload capacity of 340 kilograms, an extended reach of 3,326 millimeters gives the KR 500 L340-3 KR C4 robot arm a large work envelope and the ability to automate a wide variety of industrial applications such as material handling, spot welding, and drilling. Although this robot arm's payload and reach are high, the KUKA KR 500 L340-3 KRC4 robot maintains an impressive +/- 0.08 millimeter repeatability.

KUKA KR 6-2

Payload 6kg | Reach 1611mm

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The KUKA KR 6-2 is part of the low payload family. The KUKA KR 6-2 KR C4 robot comes equipped with a KR C4 controller and has a 6 kg payload. Great for many applications, the KUKA KR 6-2 is cost effective and efficient. Versatility and flexibility make the KUKA KR 6-2 one of the most popular robot in the KUKA line. This KUKA model has streamlined robot design, with a level of precision that is unmatched by manual applications. The KR 6-2 has several different variations, such as the KUKA KR 6-2 W, which give manufacturers flexible production layout options.

KUKA KR 360

Payload 360kg | Reach 2826mm

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The KUKA KR 360 is a heavy duty robot with a lot of options! This Kuka KR 360 KR C2 arm has a generous payload of 360 kg and a long reach of 2826 mm. The KR 360 Kuka robot can be floor or ceiling mounted to allow for effective use of existing floorspace. A foundry version of the KR 360 KR C2 is available for volatile conditions. These variants are heat and water resistant. The Kuka KR 360 heavy duty robot is highly adaptable to cleanroom use and other ambient conditions.

KUKA KR 6

Payload 6kg | Reach 1570mm

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The Kuka KR 6 offers smooth movement and space-efficiency. Highly reliable, the Kuka KR 6 KR C2 is easily operated and integrated for a variety of applications. With a 6 kg capacity, it provides an effective handling, assembly, machining, and coating solution for low payload projects. Formed from cast light alloy, the KR 6 KR C2 body offers intrinsic flexibility and top performance. All moving parts are covered and protected in the KR 6. Its compact structure provides easy workpiece access and efficient use of floor space.

KUKA KR 16 L6

Payload 6kg | Reach 1811mm

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The KUKA KR 16 L6 is a long reach low payload robot arm. It features an arm extender that expands the reach to 1911 mm. The payload is reduced to 6 kg on the KR 16 L6 KR C2 arm. The KR 16 L6 KR C2 robot is particularly useful for arc welding across a large surface. It also can easily move small materials long distances.

KUKA KR 500 FORTEC

Payload 500kg | Reach 2826mm

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The KR 500 FORTEC is proud to seamlessly offer great amounts of strength to complete a variety of heavy duty tasks. It's new streamlined design can easily tackle a variety of heavy duty tasks, ranging from cutting, to assembly, to material handling, to spot welding! The KR 500 FORTEC has proven technology, paired with the KR C4, to help achieve even greater versatility. Additionally, it provides a larger work envelope and length of the reference load center distances and the same hole patterns for mounting to help ease the integration into existing cell layouts. There are a few variants of the KR 500 to enable greater flexibility for the range of heavy duty tasks it can complete. Most are also available as a found-version, if necessary. The KR 500 R2830 is the standard model; it has a 500 kg payload and 2826 mm reach. The KR 420 R3080 has a 420 kg payload and up to 3076 mm reach. The KR 340 R3330 can tackle up to 340 kg and handle a reach of 3326 mm. The KR 500 R2830 MT (Machine Tooling) robot variant is used for heavy-duty milling applications; it can be used as a machine tool with an integrated milling spindle. It has a 500 kg payload and 2826 mm reach. The KR 480 R3330 MT is just like the aforementioned version, but with a 480 kg payload and a longer reach of 3326 mm.

KUKA KR 240

Payload 240kg | Reach 2700mm

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The KUKA KR 240 features a large load-bearing capacity, enabling it to carry heavy tooling and parts quickly with smooth motions. The KR 240 KR C2 robot is ideal for cost-effective manufacturing concepts. The long 2700 mm reach of the KR 240 KR C2 arm provides it with enough versatility to handle complex tasks. The series 2000 KUKA arms can be easily upgraded, allowing for longer use and more reliability.

KUKA KR 30

Payload 30kg | Reach 2033mm

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The highly flexible and durable KUKA KR 30 handles diverse applications. Its modular design allows for simple payload and reach modifications. With a small footprint and variable mounting options, the KR 30 KR C2 fits the bill for space-efficiency and versatility. The KR 30 KR C2 robot is easily customized for different projects and requirements. It is capable of low to medium payloads, and powerful, accurate movement. The KR 30 JET robot system is also available. This robot is light weight and extremely fast. It has a linear axis, jointed-arm and JET TRACK axis module that helps to free up valuable floor space. The robot knee can be mounted overhead or on the wall, providing optimum axial symmetry to ensure the robot's reach, deep into machines. The modular structure of the KR 30 JET enables execution of the individual user and task-specific program sequences. Up to two robots can be deployed on the JET traversing axis, making it possible to tend several machines or positions at the same time to further optimize the production process. There is a wide range of gantry variants and a specially adapted linear unit to ensure speed and workspace are maximized. This system can be easily adapted to your current needs because of the overhead or side mounting options. The KR 30 JET has a 0.07 mm repeatability, a 1682.5 mm reach, and can cover distances of up to 30 meters. It can take parts out of machines from above with speed, precision, and high repeatability.

KUKA KR 180

Payload 180kg | Reach 2700mm

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With a high payload and wide work envelope, the Kuka KR 180 cuts costs and ups production. The KR 180 KR C2 is a hard-wearing, articulated robot that is suited for many applications, from welding to assembly. With a light cast alloy frame and a simple design, the KR 180 fits in any manufacturing environment. Choose the KR 180 KR C2 to increase your throughput.

KUKA KR 210

Payload 210kg | Reach 2700mm

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The KUKA KR 210 industrial robot arm is a high payload solution for serious industrial applications. With a high payload of 210 kg and a massive reach of 2700 mm, the KR 210 KR C2 robot is ideal for a foundry setting. In fact, a foundry wrist with IP 67 protection is available with the KR 210 KR C2 instead of the standard IP 65 wrist.

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