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

Every entry into a hazardous area at a refinery or gas plant carries its own overhead: a permit to work, a gas test, protective equipment, a standby attendant and a time limit on how long anyone may remain inside. Automation changes that calculation. Each repetitive task handed to a machine means one fewer entry for a person. The SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX is designed for exactly that handover. It is a collaborative arm from SIASUN's explosion-proof series, intended to take the place of human operators in flammable, explosive, toxic, high-temperature and high-pressure surroundings. It also retains the ease of use that made collaborative robots so widely adopted on conventional production floors.

Robots Middle East sells the GCR16-2000-EX and supplies it to customers throughout the Middle East, from petrochemical complexes and gas processing facilities to chemical producers, engineering contractors and research groups. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation against the intended application, arranges delivery to site and remains your point of contact for support once the robot is in service.

Background

SIASUN and its robotics lineage

SIASUN is a Chinese robotics and automation manufacturer headquartered in Shenyang, with roots in the Shenyang Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its portfolio covers industrial robots, mobile robots and collaborative arms. Its GCR family of collaborative robots has been developed into several branches for different working conditions, one of which is the explosion-proof series to which this model belongs. For buyers in the energy and process sectors, this background matters. It is a manufacturer with long experience of industrial automation that has applied that experience to the particular demands of hazardous sites.

An explosion-proof take on the collaborative robot

The explosion-proof series comprises four collaborative robot models, with payloads from 10 to 25 kg and arm reach from 1300 to 2000 mm. With its 2000mm reach, the GCR16-2000-EX matches the upper end of the series' reach range, paired with a 16kg payload. That combination suits work spread across a wide envelope, such as a long fixture, a large component or a station served from a single mounting point.

SIASUN's aim with the series is to allow operators to withdraw from dangerous areas without giving up what defines a cobot. Safety, simple operation, fast deployment and low power consumption are all retained. In addition, the series integrates 2D/3D vision depth fusion with highly sensitive force detection and control. The arm can therefore perceive its workpiece and regulate contact, rather than merely repeating a fixed path.

Technical Specifications

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

SIASUN has not published the robot's 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 a list of its communication interfaces; these details are confirmed at quotation.

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

A conventional cobot is designed for a clean, controlled hall, where its value lies in working safely beside people. The GCR16-2000-EX keeps that collaborative character, with 16 TÜV-certified safety features for human-machine collaboration. It is, however, aimed at a different problem: work in atmospheres where the safest arrangement is for the operator not to be present at all. Its explosion-proof construction is what makes it a candidate for petroleum, natural gas and chemical environments, where an ordinary arm would not be considered.

The second difference lies in how much of the cobot experience survives the move to a hazardous setting. Explosion-protected equipment has traditionally been heavy, specialised and slow to reconfigure. SIASUN has instead preserved drag-and-drop teach programming, so a technician can guide the arm by hand to record a path. It has also retained fast deployment and low power consumption. Combined with 2D/3D vision, force control, scenario-specific software packages and cloud-based data monitoring with OTA remote updates, the result is a robot that can be adapted and maintained without frequent visits to the cell itself. In a classified area, fewer visits are a benefit in their own right.

What should be checked before deploying it in a hazardous area?

The decisive question for any hazardous-area installation is whether the equipment's certification matches the classification of the location in which it will operate. Your safety and engineering teams should compare the robot's explosion-proof certification with the site's area classification before any commitment is made, and Robots Middle East supports that review throughout the project.

Beyond certification, the IP54/IP65 rating should be considered against the cleaning regime and exposure at the installation, and the payload of 16kg must cover the tool, gripper and workpiece together. The 2000mm reach should be checked against a layout drawing of the cell. Supply voltage, mounting orientation and operating temperature range should also be raised early. These details are particularly relevant to outdoor or high-ambient-temperature sites across the region.

Who is the GCR16-2000-EX for?

The principal buyers are operators of petroleum, natural gas and chemical facilities seeking to reduce the exposure of their staff to flammable, toxic or high-pressure surroundings. Alongside them are system integrators and engineering contractors who design automated cells for such sites and need a collaborative arm with a long working envelope. Maintenance and process engineers also benefit from teach-by-hand programming, since a task can be adjusted without a dedicated robot programmer. Research and testing laboratories that handle hazardous substances form a further group.

Not every task needs this model's long reach. Where the work is compact and the load light, the SIASUN GCR10-1300-EX may be the better fit. The series as a whole extends to payloads of 25 kg, and buyers whose tooling and parts call for more than 16kg should compare the SIASUN GCR20-1400-EX and the SIASUN GCR25-1800-EX. If the application involves no hazardous atmosphere, a standard arm from our Robot Arms range is usually the more economical route.

What is the GCR16-2000-EX used for?

1. Intelligent picking – locating and lifting parts with the support of 2D/3D vision in areas operators should avoid.
2. Welding – carrying out joining work in surroundings where sparks and flammable vapours make manual work a risk.
3. Loading and unloading – tending machines and stations across a wide envelope from a single position.
4. Assembly and screw fastening – fitting and fastening components with force control regulating contact.
5. Polishing and grinding – surface finishing where sensitive force detection keeps pressure consistent.
6. Quality inspection, gluing and oiling – checking, coating and lubricating parts without sending inspectors into the hazardous area.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Middle East quotes the GCR16-2000-EX individually, as the right configuration depends on your application, tooling and the classification of your site. Share a short description of the task, the environment and your preferred mounting arrangement, and Robots Middle East will prepare a quotation matched to it. Delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support are arranged together with the quotation. To begin, use the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GCR16-2000-EX a collaborative robot?

Yes. It belongs to SIASUN's explosion-proof collaborative series and retains the cobot characteristics of safety, ease of operation, fast deployment and low power consumption, with 16 TÜV-certified safety features for human-machine collaboration.

What payload and reach does it offer?

The GCR16-2000-EX handles a maximum payload of 16kg and has a reach of 2000mm. It has six degrees of freedom and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm.

Which industries is it designed for?

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

How is the robot programmed?

It supports drag-and-drop teach programming, which allows an operator to guide the arm by hand to record movements. Scenario-specific software packages are available for common tasks.

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 working area for routine checks.

What IP rating does it carry?

The GCR16-2000-EX carries an IP rating of IP54/IP65.

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

You can buy it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it throughout the Middle East. The price depends on the configuration and scope, and is provided in a quotation prepared for your application.

Summary

Each task a robot takes over in a hazardous area removes a permit, a gas test and a person from the line of risk. The SIASUN GCR16-2000-EX is built to take on those tasks. It offers a 2000mm reach, a 16kg payload, vision and force sensing, teach-by-hand programming and remote monitoring, all within an explosion-proof collaborative design intended for petroleum, natural gas and chemical environments. Robots Middle East supplies, delivers and supports it across the region. For any team aiming to reduce the number of entries into its hazardous areas, this page is the starting point.