UR18g-950 Universal Robots

FA Controls is the official distributor of Universal Robots in Malaysia since 2016. We have deployed UR collaborative robots for many applications across Malaysian industries. Contact us to learn how the UR18g-950 can automate your production line.

Meet the UR18g-950: 18 kg Payload. Compact Reach. Connected Tool Flange.

The UR18g-950 is a Universal Robots g-Series collaborative robot with an 18 kg maximum payload and 950 mm reach. It has M8 power and M12 gigabit Ethernet connectors at the tool flange, an integrated force-torque sensor and IP65 classification. It is best for handling heavy parts in compact cells and for jobs with an arm mounted camera or powered tool, such as machine tending, vision inspection and screwdriving.

UR18G-950 QUICK FACTS

UR18G-950 OVERVIEW

Key Features:

• Connections at the tool flange: Three connectors at the wrist: M8 I/O, M8 power at 24 or 48 Vdc, and M12 X-coded with 1 gigabit Ethernet for cameras and smart tools.
• 18 kg in a compact reach: Carries a maximum payload of 18 kg within a 950 mm reach, on a Ø204 mm footprint.
• Integrated force-torque sensor: Built into the tool flange, with a range of ± 150.0 N force and ± 10.0 Nm torque.
• Precise and fast: Pose repeatability of ± 0.05 mm per ISO 9283 and a maximum TCP speed of 4 m/s.
• IP65 classification: The arm is rated IP65 for demanding factory environments.
• 23 configurable safety functions: Certified by TÜV Rheinland to EN ISO 13849-1 and EN ISO 10218-1.
• SP7 Smart Panel interface: The tool flange accepts the optional SP7 Smart Panel, with 3 digital inputs and 1 safety input, and 4 digital outputs.
• Flexible mounting: Mount the arm in any orientation. A light ring at the robot base shows the robot status.

Benefits:

• Heavy parts in a small cell: The 18 kg maximum payload and 950 mm reach let you automate heavy handling jobs without a large robot cell.
• Fewer cable problems: Cameras and tools connect at the tool flange, so there is no long cable along the arm to tangle, wear or stop production.
• Save floor space: The Ø204 mm footprint and any orientation mounting let you fit the robot on a machine, a wall or a compact stand.
• Consistent quality: ± 0.05 mm pose repeatability and the integrated force-torque sensor help the robot repeat the same job the same way every cycle.
• Safer work for operators: 23 configurable safety functions let the robot take over heavy and repetitive tasks beside your operators, after a risk assessment.

Applications:

• Machine tending: 18 kg payload for heavy parts and double grippers, with a 950 mm reach that suits compact machine cells.
• Vision inspection: The M12 gigabit Ethernet connector at the tool flange links an arm mounted camera without a long cable along the arm.
• 3D vision picking: Gigabit Ethernet at the tool flange for the camera, and 18 kg payload for heavier parts and grippers.
• Screwdriving: M8 power at 24 or 48 Vdc for electric tools, and the integrated force-torque sensor for controlled contact.
• Assembly: ± 0.05 mm pose repeatability and force-torque sensing for fitting and inserting parts.
• Packing and case handling: 18 kg maximum payload for heavier products and cartons.
• Polishing and sanding: The integrated force-torque sensor helps keep a steady contact force on the part.

IS THE UR18G-950 RIGHT FOR YOUR JOB?

The Universal Robots g-Series is not built to lift more. It is built to connect more at the tool. The UR18g-950 brings Ethernet, power and safety inputs to the tool flange, so a camera or tool connects at the wrist instead of through a long cable along the arm.

What Gen 7 Brings, and What Is g-Series Only

If you mainly want the new controller, an e-Series arm can also run on the CB7. Choose the g-Series when your job needs the new tool flange.

Jobs That Need the g-Series

• Camera on the arm: The job streams high resolution video from an arm mounted camera back to the controller, for AI vision, inspection or 3D picking.
• Tight spaces: The arm works inside a car body or a cramped machine, where an external cable can catch or get damaged.
• Full use of g-Series features: The job uses the tool cable, tool power and SP7 Smart Panel together, so the features justify the investment.

Jobs Where the e-Series Is Enough

• An external tool cable causes no problem in the job.
• Straightforward pick and place.
• The camera is fixed above the cell, not mounted on the arm.

Why External Cables Matter

• Wear and noise: Cables along the arm can get tangled, get damaged and make abnormal noise.
• Limited wrist rotation: An external cable limits how far the wrist can turn. A tool connected at the flange has no such limit.
• Unplanned stops: A damaged external cable stops production, and replacing it needs a skilled person.

Good to Know

• Short tool cable: A short cable from the camera or tool to the flange connector is still needed. What goes away is the long cable along the arm.
• No air passage: The tool flange has no air passage. Pneumatic or vacuum grippers still need an external air hose along the arm.

HOW THE UR18G-950 COMPARES

Compare the g-Series Models

Similar Payload

The UR18g-950 and the UR18 share the same 18 kg payload, 950 mm reach, 4 m/s speed and ± 0.05 mm repeatability. Choose the UR18g-950 when a camera or tool needs power and gigabit Ethernet at the tool flange, the UR18 when M8 I/O at the tool is enough, and the UR20 when you need up to 20 kg with 1750 mm reach.

Similar Reach

The UR18 matches the 950 mm reach of the UR18g-950, while the UR16e reaches 900 mm and the UR7e reaches 850 mm, both with IP54. The UR18g-950 is the only model in this table with M12 gigabit Ethernet at the tool flange, and the UR7e suits lighter parts up to 7.5 kg with ± 0.03 mm repeatability.

Payload: g-Series figures are the maximum payload, which reduces as the centre of gravity moves away from the tool flange. UR Series figures in brackets apply with boundary conditions in the UR manual.

BUILD YOUR UR18G-950 SYSTEM

The UR18g-950 is part of the Universal Robots g-Series. A complete system has the robot arm, a CB7 controller, a TP7 teach pendant and a Gen 7 robot cable. The SP7 Smart Panel is optional. Our engineers in Malaysia will help you choose the right combination for your machine or cell.

CB7 Controller Options

All three CB7 controllers run PolyScope X and share the same connections: 16 configurable digital inputs and 16 configurable digital outputs (all safety-assignable as 8 dual-channel pairs), 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 4 quadrature digital inputs, MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP adapter and PROFINET, 3 gigabit Ethernet ports, and 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supply.

With this much I/O, fieldbus support and 3 gigabit Ethernet ports, the CB7 can often run the whole robot cell by itself, so many customers do not need a separate PC or PLC for the robot system. The 3 Ethernet ports also let you keep the robot cell, the factory floor network and company IT on separate networks.

TP7 Teach Pendant and SP7 Smart Panel

UR18g-950 Standard System Item Numbers

Each item number is a complete UR18g-950 system package. Quote the item number when you request a quotation from FA Controls. For other combinations, please ask our team.

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