Cartesian robots from Festo are ready-to-install industrial robots for multi-dimensional movements, based on Festo linear and slide drives or parallel kinematics. With coordinated stepper and servo motors, servo drives and an integrated energy supply concept, a reliable, ready-to-install solution is provided. Supported by innovative software solutions for engineering and configuration, the industrial robots can be designed online and put into operation efficiently in just a few minutes based on your application data.
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From extremely small to robust to highly dynamic handling systems: At Festo, you will find the perfect solution for every application. In addition to a single-axis system, linear, area and three-dimensional gantries allow free positioning within the linear range up to the three-dimensional space. Our portfolio of Cartesian robots is supplemented by new 3D delivery systems with freely accessible workspace.
Our single-axis robots perform any single-axis movement in the horizontal installation position and are ideal for long gantry strokes and large load masses. They are characterized by their high mechanical rigidity and robust design. The ready-to-install single-axis solution includes the cable drag chain for cable or hose routing and the matching motor and servo drive package.
For movements in 2D in the vertical workspace: A linear gantry is the assembly of a horizontal electrical linear drive and any vertical axis into a ready-to-install complete system including energy supply and suitable motor and servo drive package. Pneumatic and electrical axis combinations as well as serial or parallel kinematic designs are possible. Our parallel kinematic 2D line gantries offer the highest dynamics compared to conventional Cartesian gantry solutions.
For movements in 2D in the horizontal workspace: A planar surface gantry is the assembly of up to three electrical linear drives into a complete system ready for installation, including cable carriers and suitable motor and servo drive packages. Serial or parallel kinematic designs are possible here. Planar surface gantries can be used universally 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 the assembly of up to three horizontal electrical linear drives and one vertical axis into a ready-to-install complete system, including energy supply and suitable motor and servo drive package. Combinations of pneumatic and electric linear actuators as well as serial or parallel kinematic designs are possible here. Ideal for use with high precision requirements and/or heavy payloads, with long strokes at the same time.
The cantilever system facilitates movement in 3D. Depending on requirements, the cantilever system is assembled from several axis modules with proven components from Festo. The system is universally applicable for light to medium-heavy 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 optimum use of the installation space. It is ideal for use in linear assembly processes or desktop applications.
Definition: Cartesian robots, also known as linear robots or gantry robots, are industrial robots based on up to three linear axes and use the Cartesian coordinate system (X axis, Y axis and Z axis). That is, they move up and down in straight lines on three axes, inward and outward, and from side to side. Cartesian robots are a popular choice because they are extremely flexible in their configurations and allow the user to customize 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 handling systems offer full flexibility when it comes to load, dynamic response, working space and mechanical design. The space-optimized systems with freely scalable strokes are designed specifically for the application. They require less space for movement and lend themselves more easily to customized 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 energy shut-off in the rest position also make the handling systems very energy-efficient. Last but not least, maintenance and servicing of Festo Cartesian robots are very straightforward.