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Compact robot has class leading speed and reach

ATM’s new MZ07 robot, which has a footprint equalling just that of an A4 piece of paper, is claimed to deliver the highest speed and longest reach of robots within the 5 – 7kg payload class.

20/04/2014 13:32:03

The IP67 rated MZ07 completes the standard cycle time test of up/down 25mm over a distance of 300mm and carrying a payload of 1kg, in just 0.31 seconds. Horizontal reach from the standard length arm is 723mm and the long arm version provides 912mm reach, delivering an impressive work envelope for such a small robot.

This compact robot also has a host of other features including smart cable routing through a hollow wrist, keeping cables and pneumatics safe from interference and damage when operating in confined spaces.

A range of seven standard gripper types, including parallel action and 3 finger variants, are available which further reduces the time required for installation and commissioning.

The compact robot arm is matched by an equally compact controller which is just 369mm x 490mm x 173mm high. This controller can be mounted either in a horizontal or vertical orientation as required. If the robot is mounted to a plinth, the small controller can even be located within the plinth, saving even more space.

The robot arm can also be installed in a variety of orientations including: floor, inverted, wall or angled mounting, offering maximum flexibility for different applications.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.