Piab piCOBOT for FANUC CR4 and CR7 Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Piab's piCOBOT package for the FANUC CR4 and CR7 cobots is a plug-and-play vacuum gripper kit. It includes a USB memory with CF-file software, a mechanical interface, a specified cable and a compressed air hose.
The gripper uses COAX vacuum technology with a pump unit and gripper unit fitted with suction cups, configurable from Piab's extensive cup range with an online tool.
Quick Verdict
The easiest route to vacuum gripping on a FANUC CR cobot: everything needed for mechanical, electrical and software integration in one box.
Piab piCOBOT for FANUC CR4 and CR7 at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Cobot vacuum gripper package |
Robots | FANUC CR4 and CR7 |
Contents | USB with CF software, mechanical interface, cable, air hose |
Vacuum | COAX pump unit |
Gripper | Unit with suction cups |
Configuration | Online tool, wide cup range |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Integration time often costs more than the gripper itself. Supplying software, interface, cable and hose specified for the CR4 and CR7 means the gripper can be running quickly.
COAX vacuum generation gives fast gripping with efficient air use, and the pump unit is part of the tool.
Choice of cups lets the same package handle cartons, sheets, bags or parts.
Integration and Selection
Install the CF-file software on the FANUC controller, mount the interface and connect the supplied cable and hose.
Configure cups online for the product.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machine tending | FANUC CR cells |
Packaging | Cobot packing |
Electronics | Part handling |
Logistics | Box picking |
Functional Uses
FANUC cobot vacuum gripping
Fast integration
Configurable cups
Pick-and-place
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Complete FANUC kit
Plug-and-play software
COAX efficiency
Configurable
Limitations
Specific to CR4/CR7
Payload data not on A3
Needs compressed air
Who Should Consider the Piab piCOBOT for FANUC CR4 and CR7?
This package suits FANUC CR4 and CR7 users adding vacuum gripping.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices the piCOBOT FANUC package by configuration, options and quantity. Budget for the complete solution, including mounting, vacuum or air supply, valves, sensors and commissioning, rather than the component alone.
Further Reading
Piab piCOBOT for FANUC CR4 and CR7 FAQ
Which robots is it for?
FANUC CR4 and CR7 cobots.
What is included?
USB with CF software, mechanical interface, cable and air hose.
What vacuum technology is used?
COAX.
Can cups be chosen?
Yes, from Piab's range via an online tool.
Is it plug-and-play?
Yes, designed as a plug-and-play extension.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
