What is a Cartesian gantry robot?

A Cartesian gantry robot is a linear automation system that moves along three perpendicular axes to cover a rectangular work envelope, typically mounted overhead. The igus Room Gantry RG-0002 uses this design to handle repetitive tasks like pick and place, packaging, and assembly with high precision and low maintenance.

What is a gantry robot used for?

Gantry robots excel at pick and place operations, packaging, laboratory automation, and assembly workflows where a rectangular reach pattern and overhead mounting optimize efficiency. The RG-0002 handles these tasks at up to 20 picks per minute with a 5 kg payload.

Can the igus Room Gantry RG-0002 integrate with my control system?

The RG-0002 integrates with igus Robot Control software and Dryve D1 motor controllers via Modbus TCP, CANopen, and standard digital and analog I/O. The igus Robot Control software includes drag-and-drop 3D programming and a digital twin to validate motion paths before execution.

What is the working area of the RG-0002?

The igus Room Gantry RG-0002 delivers a 400 x 400 x 150 mm rectangular work envelope with 0.8 mm repeatability, making it suitable for precise pick and place tasks in compact spaces.

How fast does the Room Gantry RG-0002 move?

The RG-0002 operates at speeds up to 0.5 m/s while handling 5 kg loads, achieving up to 20 picks per minute for dynamic applications. The compact 6.1 kg system mounts overhead for optimized rectangular reach.

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igus Room Gantry RG-0002 Cartesian Robot, 5kg, 400x400x150mm

Name: igus Room Gantry RG-0002 Cartesian Robot, 5kg, 400x400x150mm
Brand: igus
SKU: 3006
Price: 10300 USD
Availability: InStock

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$10,300.00

Compact 3-axis Cartesian gantry robot with 400x400x150mm work envelope, 5kg payload, 0.8mm repeatability, and 0.5 m/s speed for pick and place, packaging, and assembly automation.

Overview:

igus Room Gantry RG-0002 is a cartesian gantry robot designed for automated pick and place, packaging, laboratory automation, and assembly in industrial environments where a rectangular work envelope and overhead mounting are advantageous over articulated arms.

Key Specifications:

Maximum payload: 5 kg
Working area: 400 x 400 x 150 mm (X/Y/Z)
Repeatability: 0.8 mm
Speed: Up to 0.5 m/s, supporting up to 20 picks per minute

System weight is 6.1 kg. Product model: Room Gantry RG-0002 (part number DLE-RG-0002-48-0004-00-0).

Control and Integration:

Compatible with igus Robot Control software and Dryve D1 motor controllers for versatile setup. Supported communication protocols include Modbus TCP, CANopen, and standard digital and analog I/O.

igus Robot Control software offers a 3D drag-and-drop interface and digital twin simulation for motion path validation.

Applications and Industry Use:

Pick & place robot for packaging lines
Automation in research laboratories
Assembly for small-to-medium enterprise manufacturing
Industrial automation requiring cost-effective, low-maintenance gantry robots

Comparative Advantages:

Compared to articulated arm robots, the Room Gantry RG-0002 cartesian gantry robot provides optimized overhead reach and rectangular working area while simplifying integration and maintenance for environments favoring linear motion.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the maximum payload? 5 kg
What work envelope does Room Gantry RG-0002 provide? 400 x 400 x 150 mm
Which industries use this gantry robot? Manufacturing, laboratory automation, packaging, and automated assembly
What controllers are supported? igus Robot Control software and Dryve D1 motor controllers

Weight6.1 kg

Weight6.1kg

Max Payload5 kg

Repeatability: 0.8 mm
Max Speed: 0.5
Working Space Diameter: 400x400x150 mm
DOF: 3
Model: DLE-RG-0002-48-0004-00-0
Payload: 5kg
Reach: 400x400x150mm
Picks per Minute: 20
Control Options: igus Robot Control software
Dryve D1 motor controllers
Communication Protocols: CANopen
Modbus TCP
digital and analog I/O

Handles 5 kg loads at 0.5 m/s, achieving 20 picks per minute for dynamic tasks
Integrates with igus Robot Control or Dryve D1 via Modbus TCP, CANopen, and I/O
Drag-and-drop 3D programming with digital twin validates motion paths before execution
Excels at pick and place, packaging, lab automation, and assembly workflows
Low-maintenance cartesian design suits SMEs, labs, and cost-conscious manufacturers
Delivers 0.8 mm repeatability across 400x400x150 mm working envelope
Compact 6.1 kg system mounts overhead for rectangular reach optimization
Includes 3D interface, drag-and-drop programming, and digital twin.

: A Cartesian gantry robot is a linear automation system that moves along three perpendicular axes to cover a rectangular work envelope, typically mounted overhead. The igus Room Gantry RG-0002 uses this design to handle repetitive tasks like pick and place, packaging, and assembly with high precision and low maintenance.
: Gantry robots excel at pick and place operations, packaging, laboratory automation, and assembly workflows where a rectangular reach pattern and overhead mounting optimize efficiency. The RG-0002 handles these tasks at up to 20 picks per minute with a 5 kg payload.
: The RG-0002 integrates with igus Robot Control software and Dryve D1 motor controllers via Modbus TCP, CANopen, and standard digital and analog I/O. The igus Robot Control software includes drag-and-drop 3D programming and a digital twin to validate motion paths before execution.
: The igus Room Gantry RG-0002 delivers a 400 x 400 x 150 mm rectangular work envelope with 0.8 mm repeatability, making it suitable for precise pick and place tasks in compact spaces.
: The RG-0002 operates at speeds up to 0.5 m/s while handling 5 kg loads, achieving up to 20 picks per minute for dynamic applications. The compact 6.1 kg system mounts overhead for optimized rectangular reach.

Cartesian gantry versus articulated arm robots:

The Room Gantry RG-0002 is a fixed-overhead cartesian robot, whereas articulated arms offer multi-directional reach. Choose this gantry when your workspace fits a rectangular footprint and linear motions dominate your task.

For compact pick and place on packaging lines under 5 kg, the 400x400x150 mm envelope and 20 picks per minute throughput optimize throughput without floor space.
In laboratory automation or tight assembly cells, overhead mounting frees bench or table surface for other equipment or manual work.
Where maintenance downtime matters, the low-wear cartesian design and no complex joints reduce service intervals versus articulated arms.
For cost-conscious SMEs validating new workflows, the drag-and-drop 3D digital twin lets you simulate motion paths before hardware deployment, reducing trial-and-error setup time.
When 0.8 mm repeatability and deterministic linear speed (0.5 m/s) suit your tolerance and cycle time, this gantry simplifies integration via Modbus TCP or CANopen without requiring arm-specific calibration.

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igus Room Gantry RG-0002 Cartesian Robot, 5kg, 400x400x150mm

Overview:

Key Specifications:

Control and Integration:

Applications and Industry Use:

Comparative Advantages:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Key Specifications

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Frequently asked questions

How this compares

Cartesian gantry versus articulated arm robots:

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