UR8 Long
The UR8 Long is a collaborative industrial robot arm manufactured by Universal Robots with a 1750 mm reach and 8 kg standard payload capacity. Designed for space-constrained environments, it performs welding, bin picking, machine tending, and palletizing tasks while weighing 44.7 kg with a compact 204 mm footprint.
Overview and Use Cases
The UR8 Long is a collaborative robot arm designed for industrial automation in confined spaces. Typical applications include welding, bin picking, machine tending, palletizing, and general material handling. Its extended reach combined with a compact footprint makes it suitable for work cells where floor space is limited.
Key Capabilities
- Reach: 1750 mm (68.9 inches)
- Payload: 8 kg standard; up to 10 kg under specific boundary conditions per manual
- Weight: 44.7 kg (98.5 lbs)
- Footprint: 204 mm (compact base diameter)
- Maximum speed: Up to 6 m/s
- Software: PolyScope 5/X programming environment
- External axis support: MotionPlus for coordinated movement with external axes
- Safety certification: EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Category 3
- Power consumption: Maximum 615 W; approximately 350 W under moderate operating conditions
Specifications
The UR8 Long features a collaborative design intended for shared work environments. Its compact base allows installation in space-constrained manufacturing cells while its extended reach enables access to distant work points. The robot's mass of 44.7 kg places it in the lightweight collaborative category, facilitating safe human-robot interaction in industrial settings.
Power requirements are modest relative to its operational range, with typical moderate-load operation consuming approximately 350 watts. Maximum power consumption reaches 615 watts during peak performance scenarios.
Manufacturer
The UR8 Long is manufactured by Universal Robots, an industrial robotics company specializing in collaborative robot arms.
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