Solution in Food Safety: FANUC Robots

Solution in Food Safety: FANUC Robots With changing climate conditions and growing global population, new robot technologies make it possible to facilitate access to safe food in the face of likely future challenges. In recent years, hygiene—which has become a top priority—and the resulting need for access to safe food have driven increased work on risk prevention. Particularly during the pandemic period, the production of safe food free from all types of contamination and spoilage factors and its healthy delivery to consumers has been enabled by high-technology robots. Food safety, which addresses the processing, preparation, transport, storage and delivery to the end consumer of foods in ways that prevent physical, biological and chemical factors causing disease, also forms the foundation of a healthy society. FANUC, which brings innovative perspective to roboticization through its experience in developing computer numerical control equipment, is changing the present and future of the food sector with robot systems required for safe delivery of food to consumers.

FANUC robots put an end to contamination from dust and water spray

The presence of food-industry-specific robots in areas with direct contact to food provides a solution to the global challenge of food safety. FANUC, which develops robots that enable products to be processed without human touch and then packaged under appropriate conditions for delivery to consumers, brings a new dimension to food safety with its new SCARA models. The SR-3iA/C with 3 kg load capacity and 400 mm reach, and the SR-6iA/C with 6 kg load capacity and 650 mm reach, use the same mechanical structure as FANUC's proven SCARA series. The SCARA models with IP54 protection against contamination from dust and water spray, featuring white epoxy coating for extra durability in harsh environments, perform comprehensive cleaning procedures in food facilities and cleanrooms.  

SCARA robots

Both FANUC SCARA robot models, operating within a 360° envelope, offer an ultra-compact footprint that saves floor space compared to competitors. This allows food facilities and system integrators to prepare smaller cells while utilizing the robot's full reach. The SR-3iA/C and SR-6iA/C models, which minimize area consumption at the food production point through their small footprint characteristic, simplify integration. Fully integrated services such as solenoid valves and pneumatic air lines on the SCARA robot arm help further reduce interaction curves and collisions while also lowering costs.