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Positioning Robots and Systems

Parker offers a complete range of Positioning Robots and Systems in a wide variety of sizes and configurations. Whether you require a Cartesian Robot, Gantry Robot or Another Solution, we offer speed, accuracy and repeatability. These Parker positioning systems ensure an optimal motion control solution.

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Cartesian Robots

Cartesian Robot Module – XRS Series / Small

Parker Cartesian Robot Module - XRS Series / Small
Standard XRS Cartesian Robot Systems are pre-engineered to optimize workspace, simplify selection, shorten delivery and lower costs. A unique mix of linear servo motor and ballscrew drive technology provides optimized dynamic performance for today’s demanding automation applications. These systems are offered in three size platforms (Small; Medium; Large) and 124 standard variations. The “Small” class systems offer a smaller footprint for light loads and shorter travels. As a result, the XRS has been applied in a number of high tech applications ranging from the life sciences, electronics manufacturing, and optics. Given the 400XR’s robust construction and sealed design it has also been applied to industrial automation applications in packaging, machine tool, and automotive.

Features/Benefits:

  • Configuration: X-Y / X-Y-Z
  • Maximum Work Area: 600mm (X) * 300mm (Y) * 100mm (Z)
  • Maximum Load: 5 kg
  • Drive Mechanism: Linear Motor / Ballscrew
  • Innovative strip seal design provides IP30 protection
  • Pre-installed air, power and signal lines routed to moving payload for convenient hook-up and long life operation.
  • System cable management features “high-flex” shielded cables with quick disconnect convenience.
  • Precision dowel holes allows repeatable mounting of tooling to robot and robot module into machine.
  • All axes are aligned and pinned orthogonal so that axes may be removed and re-attached with factory precision
Cartesian Robot Module – XRS Series / Medium

Parker Cartesian Robot Module - XRS Series / Medium
Standard XRS Cartesian Robot Systems are pre-engineered to optimize workspace, simplify selection, shorten delivery and lower costs. A unique mix of linear servo motor and ballscrew drive technology provides optimized dynamic performance for today’s demanding automation applications. These systems are offered in three size platforms (Small; Medium; Large) and 124 standard variations. The “Medium” class systems are designed for mid-range loads and travels. As a result, the XRS has been applied in a number of high tech applications ranging from the life sciences, electronics manufacturing, and optics. Given the 400XR’s robust construction and sealed design it has also been applied to industrial automation applications in packaging, machine tool, and automotive.

Features/Benefits:

  • Configuration: X-Y / X-Y-Z
  • Maximum Work Area: 850mm (X) * 600mm (Y) * 150mm (Z)
  • Maximum Load: 12 kg
  • Drive Mechanism: Linear Motor / Ballscrew
  • Innovative strip seal design provides IP30 protection
  • Pre-installed air, power and signal lines routed to moving payload for convenient hook-up and long life operation.
  • System cable management features “high-flex” shielded cables with quick disconnect convenience.
  • Precision dowel holes allows repeatable mounting of tooling to robot and robot module into machine.
  • All axes are aligned and pinned orthogonal so that axes may be removed and re-attached with factory precision
Cartesian Robot Module – XRS Series / Large

Parker Cartesian Robot Module - XRS Series / Large
Standard XRS Cartesian Robot Systems are pre-engineered to optimize workspace, simplify selection, shorten delivery and lower costs. A unique mix of linear servo motor and ballscrew drive technology provides optimized dynamic performance for today’s demanding automation applications. These systems are offered in three size platforms (Small; Medium; Large) and 124 standard variations. The “Large” class systems offer greater load capacity and longer travels. As a result, the XRS has been applied in a number of high tech applications ranging from the life sciences, electronics manufacturing, and optics. Given the 400XR’s robust construction and sealed design it has also been applied to industrial automation applications in packaging, machine tool, and automotive.

Features/Benefits:

  • Configuration: X-Y / X-Y-Z
  • Maximum Work Area: 1000mm (X) * 1000mm (Y) * 150mm (Z)
  • Maximum Load: 25 kg
  • Drive Mechanism: Linear Motor / Ballscrew
  • Innovative strip seal design provides IP30 protection
  • Pre-installed air, power and signal lines routed to moving payload for convenient hook-up and long life operation.
  • System cable management features “high-flex” shielded cables with quick disconnect convenience.
  • Precision dowel holes allows repeatable mounting of tooling to robot and robot module into machine.
  • All axes are aligned and pinned orthogonal so that axes may be removed and re-attached with factory precision

Gantry Robots

Gantry Robot System 1: Two Axis XX”-Y

Parker Gantry Robot System 1: Two Axis XX''-Y
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System One” provides two axes of horizontal motion. The primary axis (X) is comprised of two HPLA or HLE Linear Modules linked by a common drive shaft, and the secondary axis (Y) is comprised of one HPLA or HLE Linear Module. These linear modules are capable of high speeds and accelerations over long travels. This system is designed for rapid transport of light to moderate loads in a single horizontal plane.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 2: Two Axis XX”-YY”

Parker Gantry Robot System 2: Two Axis XX''-YY''
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Two” utilizes two linear modules in both axes (X & Y). The second linear module of the Y-axis is an idler unit which increases load capacity (normal and moment) and permits longer travel. The addition of this unit doubles the load capacity over System One. Traction force can be improved by linking the second axis (Y) module to the first with a common drive shaft. The link shaft doubles the potential acceleration of the system. This system is intended for moderate to heavy loads.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 3: Two Axis XX”-Z

Parker Gantry Robot System 3: Two Axis XX''-Z
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Three” provides two axes of motion in a vertical plane. A ballscrew driven ET Cylinder is utilized to provide high thrust in the vertical direction. ET Rod Guides, in conjunction with the dual X-axis, minimize the effects of moment and side loading, permitting higher acceleration of the payload.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 4: Two Axis XX”-Z

Parker Gantry Robot System 4: Two Axis XX''-Z
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Four” provides two axes of motion in a vertical plane. A ballscrew driven ET Cylinder is utilized to provide high thrust in the vertical direction. ET Rod Guides, in conjunction with the dual X-axis, minimize the effects of moment and side loading, permitting higher acceleration of the payload. System Four is a variation of System Three that offers an alternative mounting arrangement. It is a popular choice for front loading applications and is often implemented as a wall mount unit.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 5: Two Axis XX”-Z

Parker Gantry Robot System 5: Two Axis XX''-Z
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Five” is an X-Z system utilizing the HZR belt driven unit for the vertical axis. The rigidity of the HZR permits higher vertical speed, greater X-axis acceleration and larger moment loading than System Three.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 6: Three Axis XX”-YY”-Z

Parker Gantry Robot System 6: Three Axis XX''-YY''-Z
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Six” is a three-axes version of System Two. HPLA/HLE linear modules provide motion in the X and Y directions while a vertically mounted ET cylinder provides the third axis (Z) of motion. The ET cylinder provides high vertical thrust capacity at moderate speeds. With the Z-axis retracted, this system can transport moderate to heavy loads at high rates of speed over long travel distances.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included
Gantry Robot System 7: Three Axis XX”-YY”-Z

Parker Gantry Robot System 7: Three Axis XX''-YY''-Z
Providing a cost-effective and easy to integrate solution, Parker’s seven standard gantry system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. By standardizing on these configurations, Parker has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs for users of these systems. The travels and loads indicated are nominal, and should not be considered limiting factors. Longer travels and increased loads are attainable depending upon the combination of parameters.

“System Seven” is a three-axes system which utilizes the HZR unit for the vertical axis. As a result, this system can provide longer vertical travel, higher speed, and greater acceleration than System Six. The inherent rigidity of the HZR also contributes to superior system stiffness, stability, and ease of tuning. If the Z-axis is retracted during horizontal motion, System Seven can easily handle moderate to heavy loads. With the Z-axis fully extended it can handle light to moderate loads.

In addition to our standard gantry systems, Parker offers products with additional capabilities to fulfill the needs of special applications. Our engineering skill and manufacturing expertise have integrated these products into custom-tailored gantry solutions which have successfully addressed the most unique and exacting requirements of machine builders and integrators around the world.

Features/Benefits:

  • Available with motors, drives and controls for a complete system solution
  • Extended travels available upon request
  • Rotary motion modules available as addition
  • Cleanroom preparations if required
  • External position feedback available
  • Vertical axis brakes to prevent damage in power failure
  • Can add various end effectors
  • Protective guarding available for rough applications
  • Custom support structures can be included

Press & Join

Push To Fit Series – Electromechanical Solutions for Press and Joining Applications

Parker Push To Fit Series - Electromechanical solutions for press and joining applications
Push-To-Fit is an electromechanical solution for servo presses and joining applications, a key process in modern automated manufacturing. Combining its established core products into a joining module, Parker offers a reliable, energy efficient and cost-effective solution to serve customers critical applications in harsh industrial environments. All Push-To-Fit components are designed to fulfill highest expectations concerning force, dynamic, precision and service life. The servo press with its modular construction allows fast and easy integration. Push-To-Fit is available with a choice of four different standard thrust forces of 9.3kN, 25.1kN, 56kN and 114kN and defined standard travel lengths of between 100mm and 600mm – this makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Repeatability of 0.03mm ensures precise joining and high travel speed up to 450mm/s gives excellent throughput rates. Our solution supports easy integration into existing plant networks and provides simple, convenient parametrization, visualization and operation. The monitoring methods like tolerance band and tolerance windows ensures real-time quality control.

Features/Benefits

  • Electromechanical offers greater efficiency in comparison to other technologies such as hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Quality control – Positioning with real-time monitoring of the force-position curve• Excellent throughput rates – Thanks to high travel speed up to 450 mm/s
  • A wide range of Ethernet based fieldbuses and interfaces for third-party device connectivity and quick and easy integration
  • Reduced complexity – all from one source: Parker offers the complete drive train, the process control unit and the user-friendly software
  • Cost-effective and highly flexible solution – thanks to Parker’s established and reliable core products
    Safety PLC with STO over FSoE and functions like SS1, SLS, SBC and SBT
  • External safety brake to complete the range and permit safety-related applications up to PLe

Technical Specifications

  • Dual LAN network, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus, digital I/Os, integrated web visualization
  • CSV files, FTP, OPC UA
  • Up to 500 different programs
  • Up to 20 motion instructions per program
  • Tolerance band with up to 100 points and 11 different tolerance windows
  • Program cycle time 1 ms
  • Up to 2000 measuring samples per cycle

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