Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry Review: Specs and Uses of the Heavy-Payload Area Gantry
Updated: 7 days ago
The Güdel FP is a three-axis area gantry for moving heavy loads over large working areas. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The FP is the largest of Güdel's linear gantries: two parallel beams carry a bridge and a vertical axis, so the tool reaches any point in a rectangular volume from above. Five standard sizes run from the FP-3, at up to 800 N, to the FP-7, at up to 31,250 N. Each size is offered in three tunings that trade payload against speed, and repeatability is ±0.02 mm. The FP-5-HP is a separate high-performance version, shown for battery handling, at up to 225 m/min with ±0.1 mm repeatability. Permissible payload falls as the vertical stroke grows beyond 1.0 to 1.6 m, depending on size. Stroke limits should be taken from the data sheet.
Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry at a Glance
Axes: 3
Sizes: FP-3 to FP-7, plus FP-5-HP
Max payload force: 800 N to 31,250 N
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm; ±0.1 mm on FP-5-HP
Drive: Rack and pinion
Price: on request
Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Model | Max payload force | Y speed, high dynamic | Z speed, high dynamic | Repeatability | Carriage mass |
FP-3 | 800 N | 150 m/min | 112.5 m/min | ±0.02 mm | 60 kg |
FP-4 | 2,000 N | 200 m/min | 120 m/min | ±0.02 mm | 60 kg |
FP-5 | 5,000 N | 150 m/min | 100 m/min | ±0.02 mm | 178.8 kg |
FP-5-HP | 5,000 N, high dynamic | 225 m/min | 165 m/min | ±0.1 mm | 377 kg |
FP-6 | 12,500 N | 200 m/min | 120 m/min | ±0.02 mm | 377 kg |
FP-7 | 31,250 N | 150 m/min | 75 m/min | ±0.02 mm | 500 kg |
Payloads are stated as forces in newtons. Carriage mass excludes motor, cabinet and cables. Payload decreases with long vertical strokes. For the FP-5-HP the maker's text also gives 1,100 kg on the Y carriage and up to 500 kg high-dynamic payload.
Design and Build Quality
Beams come in standard sections, so length can be chosen freely and extended later. Tapped holes on a 100 mm pitch and supports for drip and cable trays are built in, and legs can be placed anywhere along the beam.
Software and Integration
Drive and Control
Güdel supplies the mechanics; motors and controls are chosen by the integrator. Carriage mass is quoted without motor.
Configuration
Three tunings per size: high load, nominal and high dynamic.
Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry Applications and Use Cases
Machine Loading
Serving several machines from above.
Palletizing and Packaging
Layer palletizing and crate handling.
Battery Handling
The FP-5-HP application named by the maker.
Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry Price and Value
Güdel does not publish a price for the Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Güdel Group Company Profile: History, Ownership and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Up to 31,250 N
±0.02 mm repeatability
Extendable standard beams
Three tunings per size
Leaves the floor clear
Cons
Payload falls with long Z strokes
Motors and control not included in stated masses
Stroke figures need the data sheet
No published price
Who Should Buy the Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry?
It fits integrators and plants that move heavy parts over large areas, where an articulated robot would lack reach.
Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry FAQ
How much does the Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry cost?
Güdel does not publish a price for the Güdel FP 3-Axis Gantry; it is quoted on request.
What is the Güdel FP?
A modular three-axis area gantry with rack-and-pinion drive.
How much can the Güdel FP carry?
Maximum payload forces range from 800 N on the FP-3 to 31,250 N on the FP-7.
How precise is the Güdel FP?
Repeatability is ±0.02 mm; ±0.1 mm on the FP-5-HP.
How fast is the Güdel FP?
Up to 200 m/min on the Y axis in high-dynamic tuning, and 225 m/min on the FP-5-HP.
What is the FP-5-HP?
A high-performance version shown for battery handling.
Can the Güdel FP be extended?
Yes, standard beam sections allow later extension.
What is the FP used for?
Machine loading, palletizing, packaging, assembly, joining, cutting and testing.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
