Adept s650H Quattro - Manual (Page 114)

Chapter 9 - Robot Cleaning/ Environmental Concerns
114 Adept Quattro s650 Robot User’s Guide, Rev B
Outer Arms
The outer arms are a composite assembly of anodized aluminum and carbon fiber. The
interior volume of the carbon fiber tube is designed to be sealed with an internal and
external continuous epoxy bond. The bushings are press-fit into the aluminum outer arm
parts with a slight interference, which seals the plastic to the aluminum.
The outer arms may be cleaned either with caustic wash-down in place on the robot, or
removal and tank cleaning in hot soapy water.
Springs
The outer arms are attached through the positive pressure of springs that are made of
electro-polished stainless steel. This open spring design allows inspection for
contamination, as well as wash-down or soapy bath.
Platforms
The Adept Quattro s650 robot currently supports two types of platforms, depending on
the amount of Theta rotation and inertia needed by the customer.
Both platforms are designed to meet the basic criteria of wipe down compatibility and
long life, but there can be specific differences in the acceptable and suggested cleaning
requirements. Please contact your Adept representative for more information.