How to choose the most suitable used industrial robot for your needs and specifications?
The best thing to do is to be clear about the application for which the industrial robot is going to be used:
There are industrial robots used specifically for painting, because they have special explosion protection; for welding, for palletising (normally with 4 or 6 axes), and there are robots from production line inspection to industrial robots for handling or end-of-line applications.
What data are fundamental for defining the model of industrial robot used that we need are two: the maximum weight to be lifted and the reach of the robotic arm. To know the maximum weight to be lifted, we have to consider the weight of the material to be lifted, always taking into account the weight of the gripper or tool in charge of handling the material and which is located on the wrist of the robot. The second conditioning factor is the reach of the arm of the industrial robot used: we must consider the distance it travels from where it picks up the load or part and where it unloads it, and again include in this calculation the length of the gripper or tool used in each case. One thing to bear in mind is that both the reach of the arm and the load to be lifted can determine the choice of a used industrial robot of larger or smaller dimensions.
The most widely used manufacturers and brands of industrial robots on the global market are:
- ABB
- Fanuc
- Kuka
- Yaskawa – Motoman
The manufacturer of the industrial robot may not be a determining factor when it comes to choosing the used industrial robot you need. We therefore recommend that you seek the advice of people/companies who are familiar with the industrial robot market in order to make the best choice for your used industrial robot. If you cannot find the used robot you are looking for, please visit our section “Which robot do you need?”