Collaborative Robots for Painting & Flexible Automation

Six-axis collaborative arms bring automation where traditional robots cannot reach — mixed-model lines, small batches, pilot cells and retrofit projects — with fast deployment and safe, fence-less operation beside your operators.

Collaborative robot with spray tooling

A Robot Cell That Fits Anywhere

Mounted on a pedestal, a mobile base or a linear track, a collaborative robot handles spraying, dispensing, tending and handling tasks right next to the people it works with. It needs a fraction of the footprint of a traditional robot cell, can be hand-guided into a new program in minutes, and is designed for safe human coexistence. Delivered under the SYZOY brand with full process integration.

  • 6-axis articulated arm, 3-16 kg payload — matched to spray guns, rotary bell atomizers, grippers or custom end-effectors.
  • Safe collaboration: safety-rated force and speed limits allow operators to work alongside the arm (a site risk assessment applies per application).
  • Hand-guided teaching: reprogram by physically guiding the arm — new jobs in hours, not days.
  • Quick relocation: a mobile base moves the same arm between stations, cells or buildings.

Where Collaborative Robots Win

Spraying & Coating

Smooth reciprocating and contour-following paths for parts spraying, second-pass and repair work.

Line Tending

Loading, unloading and pick-and-place between conveyors, racks and machines.

Pilot & Sample Lines

Validate new colours, processes or products without full robot investment.

Mixed-Model Production

Switch programs between product variants in seconds.

Ergonomics & Safety

Take over heavy, hot, repetitive or hazardous tasks from operators.

Retrofit Friendly

Add automation to existing lines without rebuilding the cell or the building.

Typical Collaborative Robot Platforms

Payload classReachRepeatabilityTypical spray packageApplications
3 kg600-900 mm±0.02 mmSmall bell (30-35 mm) or mini gunInterior parts, touch-up, sample stations
5 kg800-1,000 mm±0.02-0.03 mmStandard gun / bellComponent spraying, line tending
10 kg1,000-1,300 mm±0.03 mmBell with rotary wrist, dual supplyLarger components, multi-gun cells
16 kg1,300-1,700 mm±0.03-0.05 mmHeavy packages, fixturesHandling, tending, large-part spraying

Selection depends on the paint process, explosive-atmosphere classification and protection requirements (IP54 or better; positive-pressure purge where required). Painting-specific packages available.

SYZOY Integration Scope: Process First, Robot Second

Coating Process Engineering

Cycle time, film thickness, spray parameters and booth airflow engineered by coating specialists.

Paint-Ready Package

Spray device, paint supply, atomizing air, electrostatic and purge systems integrated and factory-tested.

Controls & MES

PLC and MES interfaces for program selection, production counters and full traceability.

Training & Service

Operator training, program libraries, spare parts and remote support.

Build a Complete Flexible Coating Cell

Combine collaborative robots with our rotary bell atomizers, infrared heating modules and custom fixtures to build compact, flexible coating cells for parts, samples and repairs — engineered, integrated and commissioned by one team. Rotary Bell Atomizer →  Infrared Heating →  Fixtures & Tooling →

Typical Spray Cell Configuration

ComponentTypical configurationNotes
Collaborative arm3-16 kg payload, IP54+ protection / purged explosion-proof versionSelected by part size and cycle time
Atomizing deviceSmall rotary bell (D40-D52) or spray gun, electrostatic optionMatched to paint supply and flushing
Paint supply1K / 2K metering & mixing / fast colour-change valve setChangeover time tied to flush volume
Controls & safetySafety PLC, force/speed limits, area scanningConfigured per site risk assessment
MountingFixed pedestal / mobile base / linear trackMobile version preferred for retrofits
CommissioningFactory pre-test + on-site calibration + trainingProgram library and process parameters delivered

Configuration engineered as a package around part and capacity targets.

Delivery Process: Assessment to Acceptance

Process assessment

Parts, cycle time, film thickness and paint system reviewed to confirm cobot suitability and payback.

Solution & selection

Arm, end-effector, paint supply and safety package selected; reach simulation when needed.

Integration & testing

Cell integrated and spray-tested in our works; programs and process parameters calibrated.

On-site installation

Installation and safety validation scheduled in maintenance windows to minimise downtime.

Training & acceptance

Operator/maintenance training; acceptance against cycle time and quality targets; documentation handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which production scenarios suit cobot spraying?

Mixed-model low-volume lines, pilot and sample stations, second-pass and repair spraying, component and interior parts, and retrofits in tight spaces. For high-volume vehicle lines we will still recommend conventional paint robots with rotary bells after comparing cycle time and cost.

How is human-robot collaboration made safe?

A risk assessment per ISO 10218 / ISO-TS 15066 drives safety-rated speed and force limits, safety area scanning or virtual fences. Spray applications additionally meet explosion-protection requirements (purge, static control, flush interlocks).

Can it spray waterborne and 2K paints?

Yes. Waterborne paint uses externally-charged bells with insulated hose systems; 2K materials use metering and mixing units. Purged-arm or explosion-proof designs are selected by area classification, with atomizing equipment integrated by SYZOY.

How does the payback compare with a conventional paint robot?

Cobot arms and cells typically cost appreciably less than conventional paint robots and deploy in weeks. On mixed-model work, saved changeover downtime and manual quality variation usually pay back in 12-24 months (indicative; project-specific calculation provided).

How long is the line stopped for a retrofit?

With a mobile base and offline programming, on-site installation is typically 3-5 days per station, scheduled inside production maintenance windows; programs and spray parameters are pre-tuned in our works.

What about maintenance and spare parts?

Critical wear parts stocked locally, remote diagnostics and annual service agreements. Spray end-effectors (bells, guns, turbines) are serviced through the same team that supports our atomizer range.

Discuss your project with our engineers

Nearly 30 coating lines delivered. Let us help you plan, build or upgrade yours.

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