hygienic features a HE robot should be bacteria such as salmonella and listeria Staubli worked with a manufacturer of
used. Parallel (or delta) architecture robot from developing. detergents and sterilization products
design is not recommended and any delta
robots used in sensitive food production
areas should be covered to prevent
Secondly, the connectors are integrated
into the body of the robot so that all of the
possible contamination. equipment can be cleaned. The equipment
Staubli’s growing range of “HE Grade” pressurised arms eliminate the risk of
robots are designed with two things in contamination. The robot arms are water-
mind. Firstly, the arm’s exterior is designed tight, and designed to allow water to
to comply with EHEDG recommendations drain away. To make sure the robots can
on minimizing water retention to prevent withstand frequent wash down cycles,
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is smooth (with rounded edges), and
to make the outside surface of the arm
chemically compatible with the cleaning
products commonly used within the
industry.
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