The robots are particularly resistant to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and can clean under high pressure thanks to their robust construction.
Special rules apply to robots used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The new KUKA “Hygienic Oil” (HO) product range, as well as the KUKA “Hygienic Machine” (HM) series of robots, were designed to prevent contamination and perform tasks to the highest standards of cleanliness in a variety of industries. .
Whether handling, packing, palletizing or stacking, you’re covered. In all areas where delicate situations with high requirements are encountered, the new Hygienic Oil (HO) oil line and the robotics in the Hygienic Machine (HM) variant prove it. All robotic technology axes are equipped with lubricants suitable for use in food situations, and the smooth surface allows for easy cleaning.
From the beginning of the year the new KUKA HO range will be available. KUKA Product Area Manager Dieter Rothenfusser adds: “HO industrial robots meet the cleanliness criteria of the Device Directive 2006/42/EG and DIN ISO 14159.” “All axes, including power supplies, are lubricated with NSF H1 certified lubricants. Our standard robots have the same maintenance periods.”
Machine contamination is especially easy to see due to the bright new light gray range color scheme. KUKA meets the strict safety standards in the secondary sector with these guarantees and is the only global supplier of this complete line of products. HO robots can also be used for applications other than food processing and packaging, such as processing viscous or dry materials such as chocolate or bread.
KUKA offers HM (Hygienic Machine) robots to better adapt to the needs of the primary industry. The cleanliness of the equipment with “Hygienic Design” is of the utmost importance. The construction and materials of the robot are still based on the EHEDG design criteria, allowing it to be used in applications involving direct contact with food and medicine. “Corrosion-resistant housings with no dead corners, food-grade lubricants and the use of stainless steel resources all contribute to maximum cleanliness,” says Dieter Rothenfusser.
The robots are especially resistant to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, and their robust construction enables high-pressure cleaning. The crucial electrical interface for setup is not in the main contact area, but below the machine on the KR AGILUS and above on the KR DELTA.
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