Kuka KL 1500-3 - 3 Product Description; 3.1 Linear Unit Description

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3. Product description
3 Product description
3.1 Description of the linear unit
The linear unit is a single-axis unit for horizontal installation. It is used for linear
traversing of the robot or of other equipment. The linear unit is controlled by
the robot controller as an external axis. The rated travel of the carriage is de-
fined specifically for each individual unit. The interval is 500 mm. The linear
unit is available in the variants: standard, T and S.
The linear unit consists of the following components (>>> Fig. 3-1):
 Beam
 Carriage
 Drive assembly
 Energy supply system
Variants Use
KL 1500-3 (standard) KR 30 to KR 125, KR 150, KR 200, KR 360,
KR 500; without pedestal
KR 150 to KR 270 (Series 2000); without pedes-
tal
KL 1500-3 T KR 30 to KR 125, KR 150, KR 200, KR 360,
KR 500; without pedestal
KR 30 to KR 125, KR 150, KR 200; with pedes-
tal
KR 150 to KR 270 (Series 2000); with pedestal
KL 1500-3 S KR 30 to KR 125, KR 150, KR 200, KR 360,
KR 500; without pedestal
KR 30 to KR 125, KR 150, KR 200; with pedes-
tal
KR 150 to KR 270 (Series 2000); with pedestal
Fig. 3-1: Structure of the linear unit