Toshiba SCARA robot is faster; more accurate

The TH250A Toshiba Machine SCARA offers improved speed compared to existing robots in the range, providing quicker cycle times allied to high levels of accuracy. The robot is based on a previous SCARA, the Toshiba Machine TH250 and replaces it in the range. However the new, more cost-effective model represents a significant visual improvement compared with the old version. The robot will find applications in the general manufacturing industry as well as in electronics, plastics, packaging, pharmaceutical, automotive component handling and food. Uses could include test and assembly and placing small components, secondary packaging or laboratory handling. The new SCARA features absolute encoders as standard, dispensing with the need for a home return function, a payload of up to 3 kg and repeatability of+/-0.01 mm. The TH250A features a built in PLC which, regardless of robot operation and program, can control I/O equipment. It can be programmed using a ladder sequence program and, as an option, can feature devicenet or Profi-bus connectivity. A further option is the Toshiba Machine teach pendant, an external switch pad that can be used to direct the robot through a sequence of movements. The Toshiba Machine robot range will now extend from the TH-250A, which has an arm length of 250 mm, through the general purpose SCARAs with arm lengths between 450 mm and 1050 mm, up to the large palletising SCARA with a 1950 mm reach and a payload of up to 70 kgs.