Simmatic appointed sole UK agent for Siasun cobots
28 May 2019
Automation and product handling expert Simmatic have been appointed as sole UK agent for cobots from Siasun, China’s largest manufacturer of robots.
In addition to supplying and supporting Siasun’s versatile, robust and very competitively priced cobots, Simmatic is also offering customisation, including the development and manufacture of special-purpose end effectors for applications where standard effectors are unsuitable.
The Saisun cobots are available from Simmatic in models with maximum payloads from 3 to 20kg. The 3kg and 5kg models use an innovative seven-axis design that provides enhanced agility, allowing productivity to be maximised in challenging applications, while the larger models are six-axis units.
All the robots are exceptionally easy to program and use – even for people who have little or no programming experience. They offer a choice of three programming methods, one of which is ‘traction teaching’ where the user simply moves the cobot arm by hand through the motion path needed. The cobot ‘learns’ the path and can repeat it as required. The path and other key parameters, such as the operation of end effectors, can be easily and quickly adjusted and fine-tuned with the aid of intuitive built-in software.
Standard features of Siasun cobots include robust construction which allows them to operate reliably in demanding environments, positioning accuracy and repeatability of just 0.02mm – which is significantly better than most other products of this type – and an advanced collision avoidance system that allows the cobots to operate alongside human workers without the need for additional guarding or protection. Safety features comply with the requirements of the ISO10218-1 and ISO15066 standards. As an option, the cobots can also be equipped with a visual guidance system.
The compact design of Siasun cobots, along with elimination of the need for guarding means that they can readily be accommodated even in applications where lack of space precludes the use of other solutions.
“We’re very excited about adding these impressive and versatile new products to our range,” said Dale Simmonds, Managing Director of Simmatic. “We’ve already had considerable experience of robotic handling solutions, but we really believe that, in most applications, the future is with cobots. They’re so much easier to integrate into production lines that have human workers and they’re so much more cost effective, as expensive guarding and other special safety precautions can be reduced when assessing your requirements under The Machinery Directive. They’re simply the right solution for today’s requirements.”
So versatile are Siasun cobots distributed by Simmatic, that their range of applications is virtually unlimited. Typical examples include precision assembly, product packaging, polishing, testing, machine loading and unloading and complex product orientation tasks where high accuracy is needed. Experts from Simmatic are ready to advise on these and other applications, providing guidance on selecting the most suitable and cost-effective model to suit the user’s needs.
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