Pallet Robots Food Technology KUKA KR60-3 Industrial Robot Cell

The KUKA KR60-3 robot is revolutionizing food technology by combining high precision, hygienic design, and adaptability for automation tasks such as packaging, sorting, and quality control. With its ±0.06 mm repeatability, 60 kg payload capacity, and IP67 protection, this 6-axis robot is a cornerstone for food manufacturers aiming to enhance efficiency while adhering to stringent hygiene standards.

I. Technical Advantages for Food Technology

1. Hygienic Design and Durability
   The KR60-3’s IP67-rated enclosure resists water ingress and dust, making it ideal for washdown environments in food processing facilities. Its corrosion-resistant materials and sealed joints prevent contamination, critical for compliance with food safety regulations like HACCP and EHEDG

2. High Precision and Flexibility
   With ±0.06 mm repeatability, the robot excels in delicate tasks such as placing fragile pastries, sorting produce, or assembling pre-packaged meals. The 6-axis design allows complex movements, adapting to irregularly shaped food items or tight production layouts

3. Smart Integration
   The KR60-3 supports integration with vision systems (e.g., 3D cameras) and IoT platforms for real-time quality inspection and traceability. For example, AI-driven defect detection can identify bruised fruits or misaligned packaging at speeds of 2,000 units/hour

II. Key Applications in Food Automation

1. Packaging and Palletizing

   • High-Speed Sorting: Handles diverse food items (e.g., chocolates, frozen goods) with vacuum or soft-grip end-effectors, achieving 1,200 cycles/hour while minimizing product damage

   • Adaptive Palletizing: Adjusts stacking patterns for mixed-size boxes, reducing manual intervention by 50%

2. Quality Control and Inspection

   • Vision-Guided Sorting: Integrates with hyperspectral cameras to detect contaminants (e.g., plastic in grains) or ripeness levels in produce

   • Weight and Volume Checks: Ensures compliance with labeling standards through inline measurement systems

3. Sanitary Processing

   • Raw Meat Handling: Stainless steel grippers and anti-microbial coatings enable safe processing of raw proteins, reducing cross-contamination risks

   • Bakery Line Automation: Handles dough shaping and decorating with precision, maintaining consistency in high-volume production

III. Product Design Training (Ausbildung) Integration

1. Customized Curriculum for Food Automation
   Training programs focus on KR60-3’s application in food tech, covering:

   • Hygienic End-Effector Design: Developing FDA-compliant grippers for direct food contact

   • Path Optimization: Using KUKA.Sim software to program collision-free trajectories in confined spaces

2. Hands-On Learning Modules

   • Virtual Debugging: Trainees simulate production lines in KUKA.OfficeLite, reducing physical setup time by 40%

   • System Recovery Training: Teaches data backup and rapid restart protocols to minimize downtime—critical for 24/7 food production

3. Industry Collaboration
   Partnerships with food manufacturers provide real-world case studies, such as optimizing a dairy bottling line to reduce waste by 20% through adaptive motion planning

Advantage:

Place of origin: China

Brand Name: KUKA

Model Number: KR60-3

FAQ:

*Q:Why are we?

A:Our company works robot industry over fifteen years. Programming robot inclusive KUKA ,ABB,YASKAWA,FANUC,ESTUN(Chinese ROBOT ),EFORT(Chinese robot). the business involved simulation,programming,service after warranty period.

*Q:How about our service concept?

A:We keep on phone open all day. Stand in customer view to provide rationalization solution and robot selection.

*Q:What products can we offer?

A:robot, energy supply for robot, linear for robot. Training for robot. Gripper for handling.

*Q:Why you purchase from us?

A:You don’t worry about after-sales problem to cooperation with us.

About us

Companies in the "customer first, quality first, the user first" purpose, we will as always Warm and sincere service for all users, friends and customers, create brilliant tomorrow. Our main customers are Baosteel, INO,Volkswagen,Geely and so on. Over fifteen years experience in the robot industry. Our engineers can design solution,simulation,program and troubleshooting. So if you have any issue of robot. Call us any time. We will try our best to solve the problem. The other advantage is after-sales service,we have robot spare parts in stockroom. We can response promptly to help you resolve robot fault. We also have robot training. The course include programming, electric, mechanic and expert programming. So welcome to join our college.

Shanghai Zhuxin Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Zhuxin  Co., Ltd. is an intelligent technology company that brings together German KUKA robots, German Industry 4.0 resources, and focuses on Germany's advanced intelligent factory manufacturing concept and high-end integrated applications. The company has always been adhering to the enterprise spirit of "hard work, truth seeking, innovation and responsibility", and embodies the value of talents as the elements of career development and success. Scientific and technological innovation and technology reserve as the driving force for development, improve product quality and management level as a guarantee to enhance product competitiveness.
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