ABB Robotics has introduced the Compact CBS II, the second generation of its robotic Cartridge Bell Paint System first introduced in 1998. "Made from cast and machined aluminum, this latest innovation is the only fully integrated robotic solution for internal charge waterborne painting," said a company spokesperson. "The lighter, faster and more efficient design is more closely integrated with the system's components, and reduces color change time as much as 50% when compared with other solutions."
"The new solution adds a second servo driven dosing control unit for precise material dosing, all while improving the unit's compactness," said Doug Polkinghorne, ABB Paint Automation Sub BU Manager. "The parallel processing, that being cleaning and filling one cartridge while painting with the other, can be custom tuned per color to minimize material waste during color change. And color change occurs in less than 10 seconds."
Able to complete the color change cycle in tandem with the painting process, the Compact CBS II is fully integrated with the robot controller. Other improvements include the addition of servo motor drive units for vertical and horizontal cartridge handling motion, enabling precise angular positioning and process control. The new drives can be integrated into existing installations.
The Compact CBS II also has been outfitted with dual dosing control units (DCUs) for precision filling and dosing of paint material from the paint cartridge. The second DCU eliminates the need for any flow meter due to its positive displacement characteristics.
"The dual DCUs swap roles, with one used to precisely dose the paint and the other to accurately measure the filling of the next cartridge," said Polkinghorne. "Our customers will find the Compact CBS II a significant color change time and material saver over other products on the market."
The Compact CBS II is used with the ABB IRB 5500 paint robot, and is designed for applications where a direct-charged applicator solution for waterborne painting is required. This includes the automotive industry and a wide range of general industrial applications such as appliances, furniture, agricultural equipment, small auto parts, custom paint labs, and lawn and garden equipment.
For more information contact:
ABB Robotics, Inc.
1250 Brown Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-391-8622
www.abb.com/robotics