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6.4 Cleaning iX4-650HS/800HS Robots
NOTE: The following cleaning actions and intervals are suggestions only. Refer
to HACCP guidelines to determine what is required for your installation.
Item
Minimum: Entire robot
Optional: Platform
Water Shedding
Surfaces of the iX4-650HS/800HS have been designed to shed water. This increases the like-
lihood that contaminants or cleaning agents will drain with a hose-down procedure.
Design Factors
Environmental and cleaning aspects are addressed by the following features in the iX4-
650HS/800HS robots.
Robot Base and Components
The aluminum robot base and the removable motor covers are coated with a ETFE, USDA-
approved coating, which will not flake off with repeated high-pressure washings. This coating
is resistant to caustic and chlorinated agents, has strong adherence to the metal base to resist
impact, and has a smooth finish that is easy to clean.
The gearboxes are sealed internally, and sealed externally by a lip seal that is designed to meet
IP66 rating.
All base seal materials are designed to be compatible with caustic agents and common indus-
trial cleaning procedures.
CAUTION: PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
!
Like most seals, it is possible to prematurely destroy these seals by deliberate,
direct, excessive spraying of water-based agents into the sealing materials.
The motor cover seals allow for periodic motor and fan inspections.
Inner Arms
The inner arms are painted aluminum. The assemblies are resistant to some caustic cleaning
agents at room temperature, as well as to chipping.
The inner arms are sealed at the robot base with a rotary V-ring seal (P/N 09078-101). The
inner arms are designed to meet IP65 rating.
Ball Joints
The ball studs are stainless steel. The hemispherical plastic inserts are resistant to caustic
agents. The inserts generally produce few wear particulates. The material used in the inserts is
FDA-compliant. Lubrication of the ball joints is not needed.
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Table 6-5. Typical Cleaning Schedule, Raw Food
Interval
Daily
Daily
iX4 650 H/HS and 800 H/HS Robot with EtherCAT
User's Manual (Cat. No. I656)
Suggested Cleaning Action
Clean In Place
Clean Out of Place (dunk)
22793-000 Rev. A
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