SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX (GCR16-2000-EX)

Collaborative robots were conceived to share a workbench with people; the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX is conceived for the places where nobody should be standing at all. On a refinery skid, in a solvent store or beside a gas compressor, the atmosphere itself can be the hazard, yet parts still have to be picked, seams welded and components inspected. This six-axis explosion-proof arm brings a 16kg payload and a 2000mm reach to that work, keeping the gentle safety behaviour and straightforward programming of a cobot while standing in for operators in flammable, explosive, toxic, high-temperature and high-pressure settings.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX to customers throughout the European Union and the DACH region. We prepare each quotation, coordinate delivery to your site and remain your point of contact for technical support once the robot is installed, so that integrators, plant engineers and safety managers deal with a single supplier from the first enquiry to commissioning and beyond.

Background

The SIASUN GCR family and its explosion-proof branch

SIASUN builds its GCR collaborative robots in several variants, and the EX models form a dedicated explosion-proof series. This series comprises four explosion-proof collaborative robot models, spanning payloads of 10 to 25 kg and arm reaches of 1300 to 2000 mm. The GCR16-2000-EX sits in the middle of that payload band while matching the upper end of the reach range, which gives it a distinctive place in the line-up: it is the model to consider when the working envelope matters as much as the weight carried at the flange.

The series was created for a specific problem. In the petroleum, natural gas and chemical industries, many routine tasks take place in areas classed as hazardous because of flammable vapours, toxic substances, heat or pressure. Every hour a person spends there carries risk, and every protective measure adds cost and slows the work. An arm that can operate in those conditions removes people from the most exposed positions without removing the task itself.

Cobot qualities in a hazardous-area design

Industrial robots for dangerous zones have traditionally been large, fenced machines that demand specialist programming. SIASUN has taken a different route: the EX series retains the defining characteristics of collaborative robots, namely safety, ease of operation, fast deployment and low power consumption. For human-machine collaboration, the GCR16-2000-EX offers 16 TÜV-certified safety features, which matters on sites where technicians must still approach the cell for maintenance, changeovers or inspection.

The arm is also built to perceive its surroundings. It integrates 2D/3D vision depth fusion together with highly sensitive force detection and control, allowing it to locate parts that are not perfectly presented and to apply measured force in contact tasks. Scenario-specific software packages, multiple external interfaces, cloud-based robot data monitoring and OTA remote updates complete the picture, while drag-and-drop teach programming lowers the threshold for staff who have never written robot code.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are given as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the robot weight, rated supply voltage, power consumption, explosion-proof certification rating, joint ranges and speeds, controller model, package contents, operating temperature range, mounting orientation, noise level or communication interfaces; Robots Europa confirms these with you at quotation.

What makes the GCR16-2000-EX different from a standard cobot?

A conventional collaborative robot is optimised for clean assembly halls, laboratories and packaging lines. Its safety concept protects the person working next to it, but it is not intended for an atmosphere that could ignite. The GCR16-2000-EX belongs to a series designed explicitly for flammable, explosive, toxic, harmful, high-temperature and high-pressure environments, while keeping the qualities that made cobots popular in the first place.

The practical difference shows in how the robot is introduced to a site. Because it retains cobot characteristics such as fast deployment and ease of operation, a process engineer can teach a new path by guiding the arm through drag-and-drop programming rather than waiting for an external specialist. Vision depth fusion and sensitive force control let it cope with variation in part position and contact pressure, which is common in maintenance-heavy industries where fixtures are rarely perfect.

Its reach is equally significant. With 2000mm at its disposal, the arm can serve wider workstations, reach into drums, racks or machine openings from a fixed position and cover several stations without being moved. The repeatability of ±0,05 mm and a maximum TCP speed of 3,5 m/s show that the explosion-proof design does not reduce it to a slow, imprecise handler. Remote data monitoring and OTA updates also mean that fewer visits into the hazardous area are needed to check status or install software.

How does the GCR16-2000-EX fit within the explosion-proof series?

The EX series offers four models so that buyers can match payload and reach to the task instead of over-specifying. The GCR16-2000-EX combines a mid-range 16kg payload with a reach at the top of the series range, making it a natural choice for jobs that are spread out rather than especially heavy. Where a cell is compact or the workpieces are heavier, it is worth comparing the SIASUN GCR10-1300-EX, the SIASUN GCR20-1400-EX and the SIASUN GCR25-1800-EX; Robots Europa can set out how each of them compares with this model for your application.

Who is the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX for?

The first group is operators in oil and gas production, refining and storage, where routine handling and inspection still bring people into areas with flammable atmospheres. For them, the arm offers a way to reduce exposure without redesigning the whole process.

Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers form the second group. Filling, dosing, sampling and the handling of toxic or harmful substances are repetitive tasks that suit a robot well, and the combination of vision, force sensing and teach programming allows the cell to be adapted as products change.

System integrators who build automation cells for hazardous industries are the third audience. Multiple external interfaces and scenario-specific software packages give them a base on which to develop tailored solutions, while the collaborative safety concept simplifies the layout where staff must access the cell.

Finally, safety and operations managers who must justify automation on risk grounds will find a clear argument in a machine designed to stand in for workers in high-risk conditions. Buyers who need collaborative automation outside hazardous zones may find a better match among the wider Robot Arms range or the SIASUN Industrial Robots category.

What is the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX used for?

1. Intelligent picking – locating and collecting parts or containers with the help of 2D/3D vision in areas staff should avoid.
2. Welding – carrying out repeatable welding paths in environments where conventional manual work carries elevated risk.
3. Loading and unloading – feeding and emptying machines, racks or stations across a wide working envelope.
4. Assembly and screw fastening – joining components with controlled force where precision and consistency are essential.
5. Surface treatment – polishing, grinding, gluing and oiling tasks that benefit from sensitive force control.
6. Quality inspection – checking components and assemblies with vision, reducing the time inspectors spend in hazardous zones.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX on the basis of an individual quotation, prepared around your application, site conditions and any integration requirements. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged together with the quotation. To begin, tell us about your process and the environment in which the robot will operate; the request form for the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX offer?

The GCR16-2000-EX handles a maximum payload of 16kg and has a reach of 2000mm. It is a six-axis arm with a repeatability of ±0,05 mm.

Which environments is the robot designed for?

The EX series is designed to replace human operators in flammable, explosive, toxic, harmful, high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Such conditions are common in the petroleum, natural gas and chemical industries.

Which explosion-proof certification does it carry?

The certification rating is not part of the specifications released for this model. Robots Europa clarifies the applicable certification with you before supply, so that it can be checked against the classification of your site.

Can it work safely alongside people?

Yes. The robot provides 16 TÜV-certified safety features for human-machine collaboration and retains the safety characteristics of a collaborative robot.

Is specialist programming knowledge required?

No. Drag-and-drop teach programming allows staff to guide the arm through a task, and scenario-specific software packages support common applications.

Can the robot be monitored and updated remotely?

Yes. It supports cloud-based robot data monitoring and OTA remote updates, which reduces the need to enter the hazardous area for routine checks.

Where can I buy the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX and what does it cost?

You can buy the SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region from Dublin. The price depends on your configuration and requirements, so we provide it in a tailored quotation on request.

Summary

The SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX turns the collaborative idea around: instead of a robot working safely beside people, it is a robot working where people should not have to be. It combines a 16kg payload, a 2000mm reach and a repeatability of ±0,05 mm with vision depth fusion, sensitive force control and 16 TÜV-certified safety features, all wrapped in a design intended for the flammable, toxic and high-pressure areas of oil, gas and chemical sites. Drag-and-drop programming and remote monitoring keep it approachable for the teams who run those plants. If you are looking to take staff out of hazardous positions without giving up the task, this page is the starting point.