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Overview
The KR IONTEC is a highly flexible industrial robot designed for medium payload applications ranging from 20 to 70 kilograms. It combines compact design with the largest working envelope in its class, offering optimal use of space with a small footprint. Equipped with a waterproof and dustproof in-line wrist and protected motors, the robot is suitable for a wide variety of applications across multiple mounting positions including floor, wall, and ceiling. The robot features low energy consumption, minimal maintenance requirements, and high technical availability, making it an efficient investment for modern production environments.
Flagship features
- Highly flexible mounting positions on floor, wall, and ceiling
- Extremely low maintenance with oil change intervals of 20,000 operating hours
- Requires 50% fewer spare parts compared to predecessor models, ensuring cost efficiency and reliability
- ESD protected for safe handling of sensitive electronic components
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Standard industrial
- IP 54, IP 65, IP 67
- Floor, ceiling, wall
- KR C5
- Teach pendant
- IP 65, IP 67
- No
- Scaled
- Automotive, electronics, food and beverage
21% of industrial arm robots have it
- 6
- 20 kg – 70 kg
- 3101 mm
More joints than 33% of 805 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Carries more than 74% of 855 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Reaches further than 91% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Applications
- palletizing,machine tending,cutting/separation,assembly,painting,cleanroom
Movement & precision1
- 6
Safety & certification3
- 0°C to 55°C
- Temperature Range Max C
- 55
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
Buying & support6
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- KUKA_Flyer_KR_IONTEC_EN
- purchase
- Model Variants
- KR 20 R3100,KR 25 R3100-2,KR 30 R2100,KR 30 R2100 CR lite,KR 50 R2100,KR 50 R2100 CR lite,KR 50 R2100 HO,KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite,KR 50 R2500,KR 50 R2500 CR lite,KR 50 R2500 F,KR 50 R2500 HO,KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite,KR 50 R2500-2 D01,KR 70 R2100,KR 70 R2100 CR lite,KR 70 R2100 F,KR 70 R2100 HO,KR 70 R2100-2 CR lite,KR 70 R2100-2 D01
- Price On Request
- Yes
- Availability Status
- available
Other details8
- Protection Class Ip65
- Yes
- Protection Class Ip67
- Yes
- Operating Temp Range Max
- 55
- Operating Temp Range Min
- 0
- Standard Protection Class
- IP 65, IP 67
- Protection Class Ip65 Ip67
- Yes
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0°C to 55°C
- An Oil Change Is Only Required Every 20000 Operating Hours
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2026DeploymentKR IONTEC used for automated trailer unloading
- 2026MilestoneKR50-R2500 featured at Modex 2026
- 2026LaunchKR AGILUS ultra launch
- 2026DeploymentKUKA Modex 2026 palletizing system
- 2025MilestoneKR IONTEC ultra listed in KUKA portfolio since 2025
- Mar 2024LaunchKUKA launches KR TITAN ultra robot in Shelby Township, Michigan
- Jan 2024MilestoneKR FORTEC launch coverage published
- Oct 2022LaunchLBR iisy 3 R760 becomes available on the market
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- Oct 7TD Synnex Partners with Kuka for Robotics Distribution
KUKA Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the KR IONTEC?
- The KR IONTEC is developed by KUKA Robotics, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the KR IONTEC?
- The KR IONTEC is a Industrial Arm made by KUKA Robotics.
- How much does the KR IONTEC cost?
- The KR IONTEC is listed at US$46,500–80,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from KUKA Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the KR IONTEC?
- Key specifications of the KR IONTEC: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 20 kg – 70 kg, reach 3101 mm, weather rating IP 54, IP 65, IP 67.
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