iBotic - CEFLA

15 years after its introduction, iBotic is still the number one Cartesian spraying robot, but with a host of new features able to increase greater efficiency and production., especially in view of customiation demands and consequent frequent colour changeovers.

What makes iBotic so special is that it can work simultaneously on pieces of different shapes and thickness, with the conveyor either at standstill or on the move. iBotic is also available in different versions with a working length from 3,000 mm up to 5,500 mm.

iBotic is the only machine of its kind with the optional TIMESKIP device, a patented system that eliminates downtime for color changeovers. Now you can change colors without stopping production, this gives you a substantial advantage due to the extra production time per shift and ensuring reduction of product waste. TIMESKIP allows for changeovers on one arm while the other arm can safely continue coating, without any risk of cross contamination.

• Improved hardware control reducing the equipment’s energy consumption
• Intuitive HMI graphics based on user feedback acquired over the years
• Simultaneous function control on the same arm for quicker adjustments
• Automatic adjustment system for the exhaust fan with less need for operator intervention
• Solvent trays are now accessible from the side of the machine
• Internal camera for monitoring purposes or remote servicing/troubleshooting by our technicians

The reading barrier is available in 2D & 3D versions and ensures high-definition workpiece shape, size and position acquisition which enables the control software to plot the best spraying trajectories.

The 5 arm travel axes are what make this robot different from a normal sprayer: all axes are electronically controlled. The edge spray gun angle can also be controlled (optional). Specific glue application arms are also available.

iBotic can be equipped with carbon fibre conveyor belt (CFB) or paper conveyor.

The CFB configuration is ideal for guaranteeing paint recovery (thanks to the recovery and cleaning carriage), minimal solvent consumption and shorter maintenance times.

The paper configuration is recommended for non-recoverable paint or glue finishes. The roll of paper, on high-capacity reels, has an electronically controlled pay-off, take-up and tensioning system.

POWER BACK retrieves energy from the machine’s decelerating spray arms so it can be re-used, this means more control of the arms movements with less vibrations, plus less power consumption!