KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA
Dedicated high throughput palletizing robot
The KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA is a 570 kg rated palletizer with 3339 mm reach and ±0.15 mm repeatability. This page covers the 570-2 PA variant specifically, not the longer-reach L480 or L420 PA siblings. Floor mount only, six axes, driven by the KR C2 edition2005 controller.
Specifications
Manufacturer-class reference figures
- Brand
- KUKA
- Class
- palletizing
- Payload
- 570 kg
- Reach
- 3339 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.15 mm
- Axes
- 6
- Robot mass
- 2350 kg
- Protection
- IP65 (IP67 Foundry variant)
- Controller
- KR C2 edition2005
- Introduced
- 2009
- Mounting
- Floor
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- 570 kg rated payload for heavy end-of-line palletizing and drum handling.
- 3339 mm reach covers tall pallet stacks and wide dual-lane infeeds.
- ±0.15 mm repeatability for consistent pattern placement over long shifts.
- IP65 body with an IP67 Foundry option for dusty or splash-prone plants.
Consider
- Floor mount only, no ceiling or wall mounting for this variant.
- 2350 kg arm mass requires a stiff base plate and verified foundation loads.
- KR C2 edition2005 controller is an older cabinet; plan spare boards and confirm fieldbus support with your line PLC.
- PA family has multiple envelopes, so confirm the nameplate reads 570-2 PA before matching to a datasheet.
In the field
How this arm shows up on real lines
This page covers the KR 500 570-2 PA, KUKA's 570 kg rated palletizing arm with a 3339 mm reach. It sits in KUKA's PA family alongside longer-reach siblings, so match the exact model number before you spec a cell. The 570-2 PA is the heavy-capacity option in the group.
With ±0.15 mm repeatability at 570 kg payload, the 570-2 PA lands cases and bags on the corner of the palletizing pattern shift after shift. Reach out to 3339 mm covers wide conveyors and tall pallets in a single work envelope. Use the extra reach for double-pick tooling or dual-lane infeeds.
Related PA siblings trade payload for reach, so lighter PA models cover a larger envelope while giving up rated capacity. Confirm the nameplate before comparing datasheets, since PA envelopes vary across the family. Do not assume the 570-2 PA envelope matches the L480 or L420 variants.
The arm is floor mount only and weighs 2350 kg, so plan a stiff base plate and a level anchor pattern. There is no ceiling or wall mount option for this variant. Check foundation loads against the KUKA installation drawings for your bag weight and cycle rate.
The KR C2 edition2005 controller drives all six servo axes and handles the wrist orientation moves at the top of the pick. It is an older cabinet, so plan spare boards and confirm fieldbus support against your line PLC. Pair with safety PLC integration or e-stop relays to meet current cell safety expectations.
Standard IP65 protection covers most dry palletizing rooms, and the IP67 Foundry variant fits dusty or splash-prone plants. Typical duty includes bag, case, and drum palletizing plus heavy material handling between conveyors. Compare against other heavy ABB or KUKA palletizers if you need a faster cycle at lower payload.
Common questions
- What is the payload of the KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA?
- The KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA has a rated payload of 570 kg.
- What is the reach of the KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA?
- The KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA has a maximum reach of 3339 mm.
- How precise is the KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA?
- Its rated repeatability is ±0.15 mm across 6 axes.
- What is the KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA used for?
- Typical applications include palletizing, packaging, material handling. It is a palletizing robot from KUKA.
- What controller does the KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA use?
- The KUKA KR 500 570-2 PA runs on the KR C2 edition2005 controller.