KUKA KR FORTEC KR 500 Overview

The KUKA KR FORTEC KR 500 is a 6-axis heavy-duty industrial robot with a payload of 500 kg and a maximum reach of 2800 mm. It is designed for heavy-duty handling, machining and spot welding of large, heavy components. It is installed on the floor and runs on the KUKA KR C5 controller.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Material handling

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

• Inspection

• Dispensing

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 6 axes

• Payload 500 kg

• Reach 2800 mm

• Mounting floor

• Controller KR C5

KUKA KR FORTEC KR 500 Review Summary

KUKA KR FORTEC KR 500 is a Industrial 6-axis robot built around 500 kg payload capacity and 2800 mm reach. The product listing associates it with material handling, machine tending, assembly. The main selection question is whether its published working envelope and controller fit the intended cell.

For buyers comparing automation options, this model is best evaluated against the part mass, tool mass, cycle path and installation geometry together. The catalog price is a starting point and does not describe a complete integrated cell.

Pros

• Payload and reach: 500 kg payload capacity with 2800 mm reach.

• Application fit: the catalog lists material handling, machine tending, assembly.

• Controller: KUKA KR C5

Cons

• System sizing: payload, reach, end effector and installation requirements must be validated together.

Who It Is For

The KR FORTEC KR 500 merits evaluation by manufacturers whose task matches the listed 500 kg payload, 2800 mm reach and 6-axis motion, especially for material handling, machine tending, assembly. It suits a project team ready to validate cycle performance, controller configuration, tooling and safety requirements before purchase.

Full review: KUKA KR FORTEC KR 500 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 500 kg Robot