SCARA robots
Next-generation SCARA robots - compact, high-speed, high-precision with options to suit your exact requirements.
Epson robots give you more choice than ever before, so you need look no further for your next system. With a range that offers 300 different models in sizes from 175 – 1,000mm in reach, and payloads of up to 20kg, plus washdown and cleanroom models, chances are that Epson has the exact model and configuration you need for your application.
SCARA
Efficient in every way
Reduced mass but increased power. Optimised efficiency. Compact design but a larger work envelope. We always consider the next evolution.
More power in less space
A slim design and minimised weight lead to considerable savings in operating costs. Compared to previous models, we've reduced our G-Series by 10 percent in height for the latest models. Since our robots have no tubes and the wiring is inside, this design is especially compact.
Larger work envelope
We have increased the working range of our SCARA kinematics by an average 23 percent. The result is an work envelope that's equal to the envelope of competing robots of the next size up.
Higher speed
We've achieved an average increase in axis speed of 20 percent, and a similar increase in payload. Every kinematic has the highest positional accuracy in its class.
High efficiency, low power consumption
All Epson robots stand out for their low power consumption. Electric energy is converted into kinetic energy to achieve the highest efficiency and shortest cycle times.
The Epson concept: take it one step further
Unequalled repeatability. Improved joining properties. Higher insertion forces and speeds. A space-saving design with reduced interference contours. And that's just scratching the surface (which is something our robots won't do, of course).
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High-precision ball screw spline with optimised spline pitch
Status light to indicate the operating state of the motors
User wiring
- four air/vacuum lines
- 24 signal points
- wear-resistant
- high availability
Cable unit inside
- space-saving, reduced interference contours
- lower mechanical sensitivity
- improved ESD shield
Absolute shaft encoders on all axes
- 21-bit resolution on one motor rotation
- excellent repeatability
- outstanding interpolation
- precise speed control
Monocoque profile
- 2.5 times as rigid as common cast aluminium arms
- higher insertion forces
- optimised joining properties
Shiftable stops for individual mechanical reduction of the work envelope
Low-vibration base
- product-conserving
- improved repeatability and accuracy
- optimised joining properties
Compact, space-saving mounting base
Fitting holes for improved reproducibility of the robot position
Optional:
- Vertical power/signal cable outlet directly below the base
- compact, clean and safe in cleanrooms
- suitable for dirty environments (IP65 applications)
Harmonic drive gear unit
- backlash-free, low-maintenance
- optimised joining properties
- improved repeatability and accuracy
Different shaft lengths for different applications
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-10%
Height
20%
Increased payload
23%
Increased work envelope
-15%
Weight
20%
Axis speed
RC700-A
RC180
Development environment RC+ 7.0
Development environment RC+ 5.0
Vision Guide 7.0
Vision Guide 5.0
Spider robots
The robot revolution from Epson
Epson's Spider robot has a great deal to offer. It is the first and only SCARA robot with a perfectly cylindrical envelope. Thanks to that, the impressively productive Spider can reach all positions within its area of activity (100 percent) and also makes a compelling case with its short cycle times.
SPIDER
An efficient cell concept
Efficient, economical, flexible and scalable, Spider robots cover all production bases.
A new production philosophy:
economy with flexibility
Thanks to the Spider's unique motion dynamics, with short travel distances and low deadload, systems can be designed and operated in a resource-efficient manner.
Production clusters for multiple production lines
Created especially for a free and open system design, the cell is structured from independently-functioning units. All units have common mechanical and electrical interfaces, which means easy swapping, easy assembly, fast transfer and precise positioning.
No costly downtime for production lines, fast conversion of lines for new products, direct docking to existing work cells – this is the new flexible cell concept offered by the Epson Spider robot.
Benefits at a glance:
- Increased production flexibility
- Cost reduction through compact standard units and reuse
- No special construction necessary
- Simplified programming through middleware
- Reduced stocking of spare parts
- Parallel systems for cycle time reduction
- Decentralised production of optional features
Our Spiders reach every corner
We learn continuously from our development process and more than 30 years of building and operating industrial robots, as well as from our customers’ specific requirements. And we learn more every day. What's left for us to optimise? How can we improve the economic viability of your production cell? Can we speed up the process without loss of reliability? These questions and others are the basis for exciting new developments. However, the best solutions are often the simplest, such as the Spider, with a design as clean as it is versatile.
The Spider closes the gap
Spider:
cylindrical envelope without dead space
SCARA robots:
kidney-shaped envelope with dead space
Overhead Mounting
A basic requirement for the elimination of dead space, common among classic SCARA robots, is overhead mounting. This approach means the robot mounting base is no longer an obstacle.
Cylindrical workspace
Both horizontal basic axes have the same arm length to reach the zero point of the tool axis. Instead of the usually kidney-shaped workspace found among SCARA robots, the workspace of the Epson Spider robot is perfectly cylindrical.
Wiring within the robot
This makes it possible to increase the workspace of both horizontal basic axes to 450 degrees. The resulting overlapping workspaces make it possible to approach a single position with up to four different arm orientations.
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Overhead mounting
Base plate for ceiling mounting
Tool centre point (TCP)
= robot zero pointArm 1 = arm 2
Internal orientation of the second horizontal basic axis
This makes it possible to pass the zero point so that small movements can be carried out in a narrow space.
Latest servo technology
Like all Epson kinematics, the Spider robot is equipped with the latest servo technology. In combination with the dedicated Spider design, cycle times can be achieved which were inconceivable until recently.
Benefits at a glance:
Specific advantages of the Spider
- Short cycle times
- Overhead mounting
- No dead space
- Internal orientation
- Overlapping workspace
Inherited advantages of SCARA robots
- Excellent joining properties
- High insertion forces
- High rigidity
- Excellent repeat accuracy
- Intuitive Direct Teaching
- Low maintenance cost
- High operating safety
- Durability
Cylindrical workspace
More arm strength
RC700-A
RC180
Development environment RC+ 7.0
Development environment RC+ 5.0
Vision Guide 7.0
Vision Guide 5.0
Six-axis robots
The precise solution for your application
ProSix six-axis robots make a compelling case through high-speed, precise travel. Standard cycle times of up to 0.37 seconds at repeatabilities of +/–0.02 mm ensure a high throughput and increase economic viability.
SIX-AXIS
Saving resources
Environmentally friendly production generates sustainable quality, increasing the efficiency level of our robot systems. We save resources, you reduce your overheads.
Less mass – more class
A lean design plus reduced weight and power consumption result in savings in ongoing operating costs, thanks to offering more performance in less space.
Size and weight affect costs
By reducing the deadload of the S5 six-axis robot by 13kg, the level of efficiency between supplied energy and payload has been optimised, resulting in real operating cost savings for you.
Optimal energy and payload efficiency
RC180 and RC620 controllers are extremely compact, have few components, and are notable for their minimal power dissipation. This has made it possible to lower the total power consumption of the control system by almost a quarter.
26 percent less mass
By reducing the deadload of the Epson six-axis robot S5 by 13 kg, the level of efficiency between supplied energy and payload has been be optimised, once again resulting in reduced running costs.
Long-term cost-efficiency
All of Epson's ProSix six-axis robots are characterised by especially low power consumption. They'll also save you money thanks to maximum reliability and reusability of components.
-47%
Interference contour of the third axis
-13kg
Weight
-35%
Arm width
RC700-A
RC180
Development environment RC+ 7.0
Development environment RC+ 5.0
Vision Guide 7.0
Vision Guide 5.0
SCARA-Light
Simple. Intelligent.
Think industrial robots are only worth buying in large batches? Think the numbers don't add up for smaller companies? Wrong, in both cases.
Epson's SCARA-Light robots are making great steps into areas which were previously only served by very linear systems or other less flexible robots.
SCARA-LIGHT
Exactly what you need,
no more, no less.
SCARA-Light robots are extremely flexible. They are especially easy to programme and to use. They fit your precise requirements. At the same time, they're as fast and reliable as you know Epson robots to be.
Epson SCARA-Light
Exactly what you need
- More flexible and faster than linear systems
- Especially easy to program and handle
- Suitable for different applications
- Very little training needed
- Powerful and compact RC90 slave controller included
- Easy to use Windows-based RC+ development software, including simulator
- Outstanding Epson reliability and long lifecycle
A lot of performance for very little money
RC90
Development Environment RC+ 7.0
Vision Guide 7.0
SCARA T-Series
SCARA T3-401S with controller built in.
Automation solutions are becoming ever more intelligent, efficient and cheaper. There’s no better example of this than the T-Series SCARA robot. It is the introductory model in our comprehensive SCARA product range — ideal for simple pick-and-place applications and in areas where linear systems were previously used.
SCARA T-SERIES
Let's get started
T-Series helps you get to the point
For a very affordabel price, you get a powerful four-axis robot with integrated controller and diverse connection possibilities, such as to Profibus and Profinet. The T3 series also supports image processing, integration of external software and the option to design a custom user interface.
Benefits of the T-Series at a glance
- Four-axis flexibility means greater range of movement
- Powerful integrated, robot controller with system connection for intelligent operation
- Efficient operation and maintenance thanks to simplified cabling
- Energy-saving because of lower power consumption
- Space-saving compact unit with a very small footprint, and no extra space required for a controller
- Sustainable thanks to a position sensor system that doesn't need batteries
A robot with a price/performance ratio that makes it ideal for…
- simple pick-and-place applications with a repeatability of 0.02 mm
- simple part feeding, positioning and inspection tasks
- simple assembly tasks, including those supported by the Epson Vision System
- simple material coating at moderate speed
Development Environment RC+ 7.0
Vision Guide 7.0
