In order to expand the degree of freedom and flexibility in the robot operation, the guide rail is integrated in the form of additional axes to effectively increase the scope of the robot operation. The KL 5000 is a new heavy-duty robot guide rail from Kuka that can be adapted to a wide range of products such as KR QUANTEC, KR FORTEC, and KR FORTEC ultra. The guide can be equipped with an intelligent lubrication system to simplify maintenance: Kuka’s lubrication kit helps to lubricate the rack and slide automatically during operation.

Heavy load capacity up to 5t

The KL 5000 linear guide can handle up to 5,000 kg of weight. Robots with a maximum payload of 800kg or a maximum arm span of nearly 4000mm can be mounted on the rail.

The KL 5000 allows robots mounted on up to four power slides to move along a configurable linear axis up to 30.3 metres long. The Flex variant of the series can support other brands of robots.

Flexible and powerful, the KL 5000 has many advantages

The KL 5000 makes it easier to connect different production units in the production process. Other advantages of the guide include:

01 Easy to integrate

The standard length is up to 30.3m, and longer linear guides are available on request

Can be extended or shortened by various components

Heightening platform for expansion unit

A cable drag chain mounted inside or sideways along the entire length

02 Simple and flexible

Rugged and can carry up to four robots

Power slides for the KR QUANTEC, KR FORTEC and KR FORTEC ultra

Flex variants of other brands of robots are available

Optional lubrication system

Internal or external towing chain system

03 Easy to maintain

Low maintenance cost

No need to disassemble industrial robots

Easily replace motor and reducer

Easy to understand maintenance manual

04 Simple and comfortable

The rack and guide are self-lubricating

The distance traveled by the linear guide rail counts accurately

You can view the distance on both the smartPAD educator and the computer

Assembly is threaded rather than welded

New lubrication system with automatic data collection

KUKA.Lubricate software is suitable for KL 5000 guide rails. The software automatically records and evaluates the distance and running time of the robot, and displays information such as robot history, maintenance tasks and lubrication consumption.

The Kuka Lubrication Kit, available as an optional part of the KL 5000, allows you to no longer lubricate the slide manually, but is automatically triggered by the software as required. The linear shaft is equipped with a lubrication pump that automatically lubricates the rack and rail through the four corners of the power slide as the robot continues to operate. The software calculates the amount of lubrication based on the distance traveled.