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K4306-KR16-HW - AutoDrive S Robotic Wire Feeder Package for Kuka KR 16 Arc HW

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

Product Overview

The Lincoln Electric AutoDrive© S Wire Feeder One-Pak© (K4306-KR16-HW) is a comprehensive robotic welding solution engineered specifically for the Kuka KR 16 Arc HW robot arm. This package consolidates all necessary components for integrating the advanced AutoDrive S wire feeding system into your automated cell, ensuring compatibility and simplifying the procurement process. The core of this system is the AutoDrive S feeder (K4303-1), which is designed to communicate seamlessly with the Power Wave® platform to deliver superior arc performance.

Technical Integration

The AutoDrive S distinguishes itself with Touch-Retract Starting technology. Unlike traditional systems that rely solely on electrical initiation, this feeder physically touches the wire to the workpiece and then retracts it to draw the arc at a lower current. This mechanical action, synchronized with the Power Wave power source, results in a soft, spatter-free start. The One-Pak includes the specific mounting bracketry, feeder insulator, and torch cable assembly required for the Kuka KR 16 Arc HW geometry, ensuring a precise fit and optimal cable management.

System Components

This One-Pak is supplied as an unassembled kit containing the feeder, mounting hardware, and a complete front-end consumable set (housing, nose cone, gun tube, nozzle, diffuser, insulator, contact tips, and liner). By bundling these components, Lincoln Electric ensures that integrators have the correct mating parts for the specific robot model, reducing setup time and potential compatibility errors during installation.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Compatible Robot:Kuka KR 16 Arc HW
Feeder Model:AutoDrive S (K4303-1)
Technology:Touch-Retract Starting
Platform Compatibility:Power Wave®
Application:Robotic Welding

INCLUDED

  • AutoDrive S Feeder (K4303-1)
  • Mounting Bracket
  • Feeder Insulator
  • Torch Cable Assembly
  • Breakaway Disk
  • Housing
  • Nose Cone
  • Gun Tube
  • Nozzle
  • Diffuser
  • Insulator
  • Contact Tips
  • Liner

APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • General Fabrication
  • Robotic Welding Cells
  • High-Precision Automated Welding
  • High-Volume Production Lines

FAQ

This One-Pak is engineered specifically for the Kuka KR 16 Arc HW robot arm, ensuring proper fitment of mounting brackets and cable assemblies.

The package includes the AutoDrive S Feeder (K4303-1), mounting bracket, feeder insulator, torch cable assembly, breakaway disk, housing, nose cone, gun tube, nozzle, diffuser, insulator, contact tips, and liner.

No, the Lincoln Electric One-Pak packages are supplied unassembled. Installation of the feeder and components onto the robot arm is required.

Touch-Retract Starting initiates the arc by touching the wire to the work and retracting it at low current. This eliminates the explosive start common in traditional systems, virtually eliminating spatter and extending contact tip life.

Yes, the AutoDrive S is designed to work in perfect synergy with the Lincoln Electric Power Wave® platform, utilizing fast communication for precise wire control.

Yes, the precise control over wire feed speed acceleration and deceleration provided by the AutoDrive S and Power Wave integration effectively eliminates burnback and inconsistent starts.

It is ideal for automotive and general fabrication industries where high-speed, high-precision robotic welding is required.

Reducing spatter minimizes the buildup on the nozzle and contact tip, which reduces the frequency of maintenance cycles and consumable replacements, thereby increasing overall production uptime.