Flexible industrial robot for medium payloads
Optimize your production line with a versatile robotic solution that adapts to multiple tasks, from precision assembly to high-speed packaging, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced productivity across your operations.

The KR IONTEC series from KUKA is a versatile line of industrial robots engineered for a diverse array of applications, including automotive and consumer goods manufacturing. Known for its adaptability, the KR IONTEC features a flexible mounting design, making it suitable for floor, ceiling, or wall installation. It excels in tasks such as mechanical machining, polishing, handling, and assembly, specifically within environments demanding high precision and speed. With a payload capacity ranging from 20 to 70 kilograms and a reach of up to 3101 mm, it provides seamless automation and integration within existing production lines, supported by its streamlined design and compact footprint. Unique characteristics, like digital Motion Modes, allow on-the-fly performance adjustments to meet specific process needs. The KR IONTEC is equipped with a waterproof and dustproof in-line wrist, optimizing it for various operational conditions, including high-temperature foundries. Low maintenance requirements—such as extended-interval oil changes—and a high availability rate (99.999% technical availability) underscore its reliability and cost-efficiency. Energy efficiency is achieved through a streamlined energy supply system, while options for enhanced material resistance and compliance with industry standards support diverse industrial applications. Customization support and engineering expertise are available to tailor solutions to your specific production demands.
Benefits
- Enhances production line flexibility with adaptable installation positions.
- Minimizes operating costs through energy-efficient motor control.
- Offers long-term reliability with low maintenance and high technical availability.
- Allows on-demand performance tuning with digital Motion Modes.
- Ensures operational safety with robust environmental protection features.
- Applications
- Retail goods,Automotive components,Industrial components,Consumer goods,Healthcare products,Food products,Foundry materials,Batteries,Metal products,Electronic devices
- End products
- Craft beer cans,Smartphone casings,Medical devices,Packaged consumer electronics,Aluminum brackets,Home appliances,Gearbox components,Car body panels,Cylinder blocks,Lithium-ion battery cells
- Steps before
- Material handling,Component preparation,Configuration setup,Programming
- Steps after
- Quality inspection,Product assembly,Product finishing,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- raw materials,workpieces,components,unfinished products,materials,pre-assembled parts
- Output ingredients
- assembled products,processed parts,finished goods,machined components,packaged items,polished surfaces
- Load Capacity
- 20-70 kg
- Reach
- 2101 - 3101 mm
- Mounting Positions
- Floor,Wall,Ceiling,Angle
- Protection Class
- IP 65,IP 67
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0° to 55°C
- Mean Time Between Failures
- 400,000 hours
- Energy Supply System
- ESD protected
- Motor Protection
- Waterproof and Dustproof
- Time Between Oil Changes
- 20,000 operating hours
- Automation
- Digital Motion Modes
- Energy Efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Mounting positions
- Ceiling,Floor,Wall,Angle
- Protection class
- IP 65,IP 67
- Maximum reach
- 2101 mm - 3101 mm
- Load capacity
- 20 - 70 kg
- Operating temperature range
- 0° to 55°C
- Installation flexibility
- Floor,Wall,Inclined
- Disruptive contour
- Streamlined
- Mounting positions
- Floor,Wall,Inclined,Ceiling,Angle
- Payload capacity
- Convertible
- Footprint
- Small,Compact
- Energy supply system
- A1 hollow shaft,119 mm diameter
- Market info
- KUKA is renowned for its expertise in industrial robotics and automation solutions, specializing in providing advanced robotic systems for manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and logistics industries, with a reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order equipment.