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Racer-12 Arc: High-Precision Industrial Robot for Arc Welding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Comau Racer-12 Arc is a high-speed, 6-axis articulated industrial robot for arc welding applications. Built with a 12 kg payload capacity and an optimized 1,400+ mm reach, it delivers maximum throughput, path accuracy, and weld quality in high-duty cycle metal fabrication environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Precision Meets Speed in Automated Arc Welding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Racer-12 Arc<\/strong> is engineered to address the rigorous demands of automated joinery. By combining best-in-class acceleration profiles with exceptional structural rigidity, this manipulator minimizes cycle times while guaranteeing repeatable, high-precision welds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether integrating into existing production lines or deploying dedicated weld cells, the Racer-12 Arc offers the physical reach, stability, and speed needed to turn welding bottlenecks into high-margin throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technical specifications Racer-12-1.4 Arc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Number of axes<\/strong><\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum wrist payload (Kg)<\/strong><\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Additional load on forearm (Kg)<\/strong><\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum horizontal reach (mm)<\/strong><\/td>1436<\/td><\/tr>
Torque on axis 4 (Nm)<\/strong><\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Torque on axis 5 (Nm)<\/strong><\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Torque on axis 6 (Nm)<\/strong><\/td>16<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 1<\/strong><\/td>+\/- 165\u00b0 (220 \u00b0\/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 2<\/strong><\/td>-85\u00b0\/ +155\u00b0 (220 \u00b0\/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 3<\/strong><\/td>0\u00b0\/ -168\u00b0 (240 \u00b0\/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 4<\/strong><\/td>+\/- 210\u00b0 (410 \u00b0\/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 5<\/strong><\/td>+\/- 135\u00b0 (250\u00b0 \/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke (Speed) on Axis 6<\/strong><\/td>+\/- 2700\u00b0 (405\u00b0 \/s)<\/td><\/tr>
Repeatability (mm)<\/strong><\/td>0.05<\/td><\/tr>
Tool coupling flange<\/strong><\/td>ISO 9409 – 1 – A 40<\/td><\/tr>
Robot weight (Kg)<\/strong><\/td>180<\/td><\/tr>
Protection class<\/strong><\/td>IP54<\/td><\/tr>
Mounting position<\/strong><\/td>Floor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Key Performance Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Optimized Payload & Reach:<\/strong> Handles heavy-duty torches and seam-tracking sensors effortlessly with its 12 kg payload capacity<\/strong> and extended 1,400+ mm radial reach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best-in-Class Dynamics:<\/strong> Advanced trajectory control and fast acceleration profiles reduce point-to-point transit time, maximizing arc-on time across complex geometric paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structural Rigidity:<\/strong> Built to withstand high-duty cycles and suppress mechanical vibrations, ensuring smooth TCP (Tool Center Point) movement and consistent weld bead profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universal Controller Compatibility:<\/strong> Integrates seamlessly with leading arc welding power supplies, digital communication protocols, and offline programming (OLP) platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ideal Welding Applications & Industries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The versatility of the Racer-12 Arc makes it an ideal robot for arc welding<\/strong> across demanding manufacturing sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compatible Welding Processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n