Cartesian robots from Festo are ready-to-install industrial robots for multidimensional movements that are based on Festo linear and sliding drives or parallel kinematics. Matching stepper and servo motors, servo drives and an integrated energy supply concept provide a reliable, ready-to-install solution. Supported by innovative software solutions for engineering and configuration, the handling systems can be designed online and put into operation efficiently in just a few minutes based on your application data.
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At Festo, you will find the right solution for every application, from extremely small and sturdy to highly dynamic handling systems. In addition to single-axis systems, linear, planar surface and three-dimensional gantries enable free positioning within a linear area up to a three-dimensional space. Our portfolio of Cartesian robots is complemented by new 3D cantilever systems with freely accessible workspace.
Our single-axis robots perform any single-axis movement in a horizontal installation position and are ideal for long gantry strokes and large loads. They are characterised by their high mechanical rigidity and sturdy design. The ready-to-install single-axis solution includes the energy chain for routing the cables or tubing as well as the matching motor and servo drive package.
For movements in a 2D vertical workspace: a linear gantry is a combination of a horizontal linear axis and any vertical axis to form a ready-to-install complete system including an energy chain and a suitable motor and servo drive package. It is also possible to combine pneumatic and electric axes, as well as serial or parallel kinematic designs. Our parallel kinematic 2D linear gantries offer an optimal dynamic response compared to conventional Cartesian gantry solutions.
For movements in 2D in a horizontal workspace: a planar surface gantry is the combination of up to three linear axes into a complete ready-to-install system, including energy chain and suitable motor and servo drive packages. Both serial kinematic and parallel kinematic designs can be used. Planar surface gantries can be used generally for light to very heavy workpieces or high payloads and are particularly suitable for very long strokes.
For movements in a 3D workspace: a three-dimensional gantry is a combination of up to three horizontal linear axes and a vertical axis to form a ready-to-install complete system including an energy chain and a suitable motor and servo drive package. It is also possible to combine pneumatic and electric axes as well as serial or parallel kinematic designs. Ideal for use with demanding requirements and/or heavy payloads, with long strokes at the same time.
The cantilever system facilitates movement in 3D space. Depending on the requirements, the cantilever system consists of several axis modules with tried-and-tested components from Festo. The system can generally be used for light to medium-weight workpieces or payloads. It offers an optimum ratio of installation space to working space and the axial or parallel motor connection can be freely selected for the best use of the installation space. It is ideal for use in linear assembly processes or desktop applications.
Definition Cartesian robots, also called linear robots or gantry robots, are industrial robots that consist of up to three linear axes and use the Cartesian coordinate system (X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis). This means they move in straight lines on three axes, up and down, inwards and outwards and from side to side. Cartesian robots are a popular choice because they are extremely flexible to configure and allow the user to customise the speed, precision, stroke length and size of the robot. Cartesian robots are one of the most commonly used robot types for industrial applications.
Why is it worthwhile to use Cartesian robots? The answer is simple: Cartesian robots from Festo offer many benefits. They are always exactly right for the task and are never oversized. In addition, the use of electric and pneumatic technologies or a mix of the two also makes them very flexible and offers excellent value for money. Moreover, the high-speed variants and compact systems offer great flexibility in terms of load, dynamic response, working space and mechanics. The space-optimised systems with freely scalable strokes are designed specifically for the application. They require less space for movement and lend themselves more easily to customised and modular adaptation to application conditions. This enables maximum working space coverage. Their mechanical design makes the systems easy to program; for example, only one axis needs to be activated for vertical movements. Functions such as switching off the energy in the normal position also make the handling systems very energy efficient. Last but not least, Cartesian robots from Festo are very straightforward to maintain and service.