DR/8-16B Stainless
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About DR/8-16B Stainless
FANUC DR/8-16B Stainless is a four-axis delta robot for hygienic food handling and packaging. Its exposed metal exterior uses corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and the body is rated IP69K for high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments. The overhead mechanism carries up to eight kilograms and covers an operating diameter of 1,600 millimetres for high-speed transfer across processing or packing lines.
FANUC scheduled mass production for August 2026 and battery-less pulse coders for availability from October 2026. The stainless construction reduces exposed surfaces that could corrode during repeated cleaning, while the delta layout keeps the drive structure above the product zone. Food-contact tooling, hygiene validation, cleaning chemistry, line guarding and process controls remain properties of the completed installation.
Timeline
- FANUC launches DR/8-16B Stainless food-handling robot
2026-05-18 - Product Launch - The robot combines an 8 kg payload with a 1,600 mm operating range. An IP69K stainless exterior supports high-pressure cleaning with acidic and alkaline agents. Battery-free pulse coders and simplified wiring reduce scheduled maintenance work.
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