Industrial robot arm provider ABB recently launched its RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for automotive paint shops.
The new paint atomizer mounted on top of ABB robots can improve transfer efficiency by upwards of 10%, and can reduce paint waste by a minimum of 30%, ABB said, along with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared to its predecessor the RB 1000i.
“Major automotive manufacturers have committed to carbon neutral factories by 2035, leaving no stone unturned in their mission to achieve these targets,” said Marc Segura, ABB Robotics Division president. “ABB is continuously developing products and services to help companies achieve their sustainability targets. The newly launched RB 1000i-S is just one example of how ABB is expanding its portfolio to help meet the challenges that lie ahead.”
The RB 1000i-S paint atomizer can reduce CO2 and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions in automotive paint shops by reducing paint waste, as well as the overall energy consumption in plants through a more efficient paint process.
Paint atomizer available on new robots or through upgrade kit
ABB said cost savings from its new RB 1000i-S can also be significant. For example, where a manufacturer utilizes a 2.5-liter (about 0.66 gallon) paint solvent borne per car and produces 200,000 cars per factory annually, the RB 1000i-S paint atomizer through its improved transfer efficiency can help to save 50,000 liters of paint per factory. This equates to $500,000 in direct financial savings assuming an average price of $10 per liter of paint.
Customers can order the new RB 1000i-S atomizer with a new paint robot, or they can purchase a service kit to upgrade their existing RB 1000i by replacing key components, such as the bell cup and shaping air nozzle. The service upgrade kit supports a circular economy and maximizes the lifespan of existing paint atomizers, increasing product durability and further reducing waste, ABB said.
The new paint atomizer along with ABB’s other robotics systems have been engineered to help customers achieve a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. For example, ABB Robotics new Energy Efficiency Service provides manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis, and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots, offering up to 30% energy savings.
In addition, the OmniCore controller consumes up to 20% less energy in heavy duty cycles compared to the previous IRC5 thanks to its built-in power back into the grid and re-generation technology. RobotStudio Automatic Path Planning contributes to improved motion duration, reducing energy consumption by up to 30%.
ABB RB 1000i-S offers increased paint transfer efficiency for sustainable car painting
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