Application
Food Handling
Food handling robots pick, place, and pack food products under hygiene requirements that go well beyond standard industrial cleanliness.
The robot handles individual food items or trays at high speed, often on delta or SCARA platforms suited to the light payloads and fast cycle rates typical of food production lines.
Washdown-rated construction with IP69K sealing lets the robot survive daily high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning cycles required in food plants without water intrusion into joints or cabling.
Hygienic design avoids crevices and horizontal ledges where product residue or bacteria could collect, and food-contact surfaces use materials approved for direct contact with the product.
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Common questions
- What robots are used for Food Handling?
- Food Handling suits delta, SCARA, collaborative robots. Examples include Universal Robots UR5e.
- What payload and reach does Food Handling need?
- Payload is typically 1 to 20 kg with reach around 700 to 1600 mm.
- What matters most for Food Handling?
- IP69K washdown-rated construction. Food-safe contact materials. Hygienic design without crevices. High-speed pick rate.