Cartesian robot viper series

3-axispick-and-placehandling

Overview
ENGEL viper linear robots have been developed since 1980 as dedicated automation for injection moulding. The viper series combines a laser‑welded steel profile construction with a low dead weight design to deliver high payload capacity and stability. Integrated digital solutions enable coordinated robot and machine movements to shorten cycle times and improve handling precision.

Key benefits

• High load capacity for use with injection moulding machines from 30 to 5,500 t
• Payload range ideally suited for 6 to 120 kg depending on model
• Laser‑welded steel profile construction: low dead weight with high rigidity
• Integrated control concept: operation via CC300 machine control for seamless interaction
• Optimised path planning with iQ motion control to reduce cycle times
• Active vibration compensation with iQ vibration control for improved positioning
• Flexible gripper integration: standard grippers and customised special grippers
• Standard vacuum saving circuit reduces compressed air consumption for suction cups (up to ~90% in typical applications)
• Compatible with ENGEL machines and other brands across all machine sizes

Applications
Suitable for a wide range of injection moulding automation tasks: pick & place, removal of deep injection‑moulded parts (e.g. housings, boxes, containers with long cores), integration into peripheral systems and complex automation cells. The viper robot can be adapted to machine size, payload and part geometry.

Digital features

• iQ motion control: synchronised, optimised robot and machine movements for shorter cycles and reliable handling of deep mouldings
• iQ vibration control: active vibration compensation to increase position accuracy, especially for medium payloads
• inject AI: digital standard solutions for coordinated process control, diagnostics and efficiency improvements

Vacuum and energy saving
The standard vacuum saving circuit minimises compressed air use when vacuum suction cups are applied, significantly lowering energy consumption and operating costs.

Technical specifications

• Series / commercial name: viper
• Brand: ENGEL
• Machine clamping force range supported: 30 – 5,500 t
• Robot payload (typical): 6 – 120 kg (depending on configuration)
• Construction: laser‑welded steel profiles for low dead weight and high stability
• Control / operation: integrated with CC300 injection moulding machine control
• Digital functions: iQ motion control, iQ vibration control; compatibility with inject AI solutions
• Gripper solutions: standard grippers and bespoke gripper designs available
• Vacuum saving circuit: standard (reduces compressed air requirement for vacuum handling)
• Compatibility: designed for ENGEL machines and usable with other machine brands