2021 KUKA KR 500 R2830 MT w/ Friction Stir Welding FSW System

KUKA KR 500 R2830 FSW System – Equipment Specifications

KUKA Robot Arm – Like-new 2021
FSW Spindle System – Complete, integrated
Control Cabinet – Dual-cabinet config
Hydraulic System – HAWE branded, tested
Pneumatic System – FESTO components
Cooling System – Rittal-compatible
Safety Certification – CE certified, LOTO ready
Documentation – Complete KUKA package
Ready for Production – YES

Robot Model: KUKA KR 500 R2830 MT (FORTEC variant)
- Payload: 500 kg | Reach: 2830 mm | Degrees of Freedom: 6-axis
- Controller: KR C4 with KSS 8.6 | Application: Friction Stir Welding
- Electrical: 3-phase 400V AC (50 Hz) or 460V AC (60 Hz)
- Control: 24V DC | Cooling: Water/air recirculation system
- Safety: KUKA.SafeOperation certified
- Operating Temp: +15°C to +35°C | Protection: IP 54

ROBOT & CONTROL
• KUKA KR 500 R2830 MT robotic arm (500 kg payload, 2830 mm reach, 6-axis)
• KR C4 robot controller with KSS 8.6 software
• KUKA.SafeOperation integrated safety package
• smartPAD teach pendant
• Dual emergency stop systems (integrated + optional external)
• Force/torque sensor capability (optional 6D seam position detection)

FSW SPINDLE SYSTEM
• Dedicated FSW spindle with motor and transmission
• Spindle clamp assembly for tool holder engagement
• Energy supply system with integrated cable management
• Tool clamping hydraulics (release and clamp circuits)
• Spindle cooling (water supply/return lines)
• Sensor cables for force evaluation and process monitoring

TECHNOLOGY CABINET
• IP 54 rated cabinet with integrated heat dissipation
• 3 x 400V AC / 3 x 460V AC electrical rating (±10%)
• 24V DC control voltage
• Minimum 3 x 16A slow-blowing mains fusing
• ~200 kg per cabinet
• Operating temperature: +15°C to +35°C

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
• HAWE pump unit with integrated controls
• Pressure switching devices and monitoring
• Diaphragm accumulators for energy storage
• Connection blocks and manifolds
• Tool release and clamping circuits with pressure regulation

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
• Spindle shaft clamping air supply
• Spindle head cooling air
• Sealing air for tool assembly
• FESTO pressure regulators and switches
• ISO 8573-1 Class 4 air quality
• Solenoid valve controls integrated to cabinet

COOLING & ELECTRICAL
• Recooling system (Rittal chiller compatible)
• Water circulation for spindle motor cooling
• Cabinet ventilation with industrial filtration
• Multibus (X71) robot-to-cabinet communication
• Pre-routed motor and signal cables to spindle
• Shielded control cable harnesses
• Loop impedance ≤200 mΩ for system stability

FOUNDATION & SAFETY
• Integrated base frame with fixture mounting points
• Floor anchor holes per drawing specifications
• Caster wheels for positioning
• Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) points clearly marked
• Bilingual warning labels and safety decals (ISO 3864)
• Electrical hazard, hot surface, and startup warnings
• CE certified with Declaration of Incorporation