Tabletop Industrial Robot Enhances Versatile Processing and Handling

FANUC America introduced the LR Mate 200iD/14L, the tenth model variation of the LR Mate series of tabletop industrial robots. The series’ reliability, lightweight tabletop size and ability to process or handle parts weighing up to 14 kg make it popular amongst manufacturers, the company says. LR Mate robots are applicable for the automotive, e-commerce and warehousing, food and beverage, medical device and pharmaceutical industries, and is offered in ten models, which include cleanroom and wash-proof versions, each with various wrist speeds and reaches to accommodate all workspace limitations.

FANUC America says the LR Mate 200iD robots offer a “best-in-class” work envelope for both upright and invert mount installations. The LR Mate 200iD robot series also offers an ISO Class 4 cleanroom/food-grade variant for food handling and healthcare packaging applications.

These small tabletop robots can be equipped with a variety of intelligent features including robot vision and force sensing functionality for higher levels of accuracy and productivity.

A slim arm—available in three variations, standard, short and long—and a compact footprint minimizes interference to peripheral devices in tight spaces. Wrist load capacity can hold from 4-14 kg, with up to a six-axis articulation. The company notes the series’ fast joint axes speeds, which are said to maximize system throughput, as well as flexible mounting, ranging from upright, to invert or angle. Overall, all LR Mate 200iD robots can be easily integrated into machines and are said to feature the lightest mechanical unit in its class.

Integrated 24VDC power, signal and air enable easy end-of-arm-tool connection, and an integration thru-arm cable option provides iRVision, force sensing, Ethernet and auxiliary axes. Additionally, standard IP67 rating allows operation in factory environments with dust and oil mist; many variants have an optional IP69K rating for wash-proof, cleanroom or food- grade environments.