Adept s650HS Quattro - Manual (Page 183)

Chapter 10: Robot Cleaning/ Environmental Concerns- H
Robot Base and Components
The aluminum robot base and the removable motor covers are coated with a White
polyurethane powder coating, which will not flake off with repeated high-pressure washings.
This coating is resistant to caustic and chlorinated agents, has strong adherence to the metal
base to resist impact, and has a smooth finish that is easy to clean.
The gearboxes are sealed internally, and sealed externally by a lip seal that is designed to meet
IP-65 rating.
All base seal materials are designed to be compatible with caustic agents and common
industrial cleaning procedures.
CAUTION: Like most seals, it is possible to prematurely
destroy these seals by deliberate, direct, excessive
spraying of water-based agents into the sealing materials.
The motor cover seals allow for periodic motor and fan inspections.
Inner Arms
The inner arms are an epoxied assembly of carbon fiber tube and hard-anodized aluminum.
The assemblies are resistant to some caustic cleaning agents at room temperature, as well as to
chipping.
The inner arms are sealed at the robot base with a rotary V-ring seal (P/N 07043-000). The
inner arms are designed to meet IP-65 rating.
Ball Joints
The ball studs supplied with the P30, P31, P32, and P34 platforms are stainless steel, which
resist wear, as well as caustic agents. The hemi-spherical plastic insert is resistant to caustic
agents. Lubrication is not needed.
Acidic Operating Conditions
Contact Adept for more information.
Outer Arms
The outer arms are a composite assembly of anodized aluminum or stainless steel and carbon
fiber. The interior volume of the carbon fiber tube is designed to be sealed with an internal and
external continuous epoxy bond. The inserts are press-fit into the aluminum outer-arm ends
with a slight interference, which seals the plastic to the aluminum.
The outer arms may be cleaned with wash-down in place on the robot. They should not be
tank cleaned.
Springs
The outer arms are attached through the positive pressure of springs that are made of electro-
polished stainless steel. This open spring design allows inspection for contamination, as well
as wash-down or dunk bath.
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