AFR-0400 Vacuum Wall-Climbing Work Robot

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AFR-0400 Vacuum Wall-Climbing Robot for Industrial Facades

Name: AFR-0400 Vacuum Wall-Climbing Work Robot
Brand: PanPanTech
SKU: AFR-0400

The AFR-0400 is a wall-climbing work robot for industrial facades. A dual-duct vacuum system holds it directly on concrete, steel, FRP and aluminium surfaces, so it needs no gondola, boom lift or full rope-and-winch system — only a single fall-arrest line fixed at the top. A quick-release mount takes an airless oscillating spray module, a high-pressure washing module or a grinding kit, and the operator works from the ground with a handheld controller and a live camera feed.

23 kgrobot weight

0–90°surface angle

300m²/h max. spraying

500 m+control range

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AFR-0400 photos and configuration views

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What it solves

Wall work without gondolas or boom lifts

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Vacuum adhesion

Dual-duct vacuum adhesion carries a 25–30 kg tool payload. No gondola or boom lift; only one fall-arrest safety line.

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One robot, several jobs

A quick-release mount takes spraying, high-pressure washing and optional grinding modules, covering washing, surface preparation, primer and top coat.

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Light, two-person setup

23 kg and 490 × 400 × 265 mm. No heavy equipment on site — only power, pump and operator on the ground.

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Oscillating airless spraying

The spray gun sweeps side to side for wide, even coverage. Spray on/off, sweep speed and angle are set from the controller.

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Remote control + live view

Handheld controller with screen, 2.4 GHz frequency hopping and a range of 500 m or more, with live video from the front HD camera.

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Fall protection

Quick-lock safety line attached or released in under 10 s; a dual-lug rope mount allows up to 30° traction angle.

Best-fit applications

Industrial structures where access equipment is slow or expensive to set up.

Chimneys & cooling towersTanks & steel structuresConcrete industrial wallsBridges & wind towersProtective coating & muralsPressure washing of walls

SurfacesConcrete, steel, FRP, aluminium

Not suitableCorrugated or trapezoidal ribs above approx. 5 mm

Obstaclesapprox. 5 mm (weld seams, bolt heads)

Session60 min recommended

Temperature0 – 55 °C, IP55

How it works

Vacuum, tools and a single safety line

The AFR-0400 is a work platform rather than a glass cleaner: it carries the tool to the wall and holds it there while the operator controls the job from the ground.

Dual-duct vacuum

Two vacuum ducts seal the robot against the surface. A one-way debris outlet stops grit and overspray from clogging the vacuum chamber.

Quick-release tool mount

A four-hole interface swaps between the spray module, high-pressure washing module and grinding kit without rigging changes.

Ground control with live view

A handheld controller with a 5.5" 1080p screen shows the front camera feed and sets travel, spray and sweep parameters.

Single fall-arrest line

One quick-lock safety line fixed at the top is the only rigging. Local work-at-height rules still apply and the line must be attached before operation.

AFR-0400

Technical specifications

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions490 × 400 × 265 mm (L × W × H)

Weight23 kg (without tools)

Motion

Travel speed8 – 10 m/min (unloaded, flat wall)

Surface angle0 – 90°

Obstacle clearanceapprox. 5 mm (weld seams, bolt heads)

Traction angleup to 30° (dual-lug rope mount)

Adhesion & Power

AdhesionDual-duct vacuum

Payload25 – 30 kg

Rated power2.5 kW (incl. tools)

Power supplyAC 220 V / 50 Hz single-phase

Debris protectionOne-way debris outlet prevents clogging of the vacuum chamber

Work Modules

SprayingOscillating airless spraying; epoxy, polyurethane and other industrial coatings

Spraying rate100 – 300 m²/h

WashingHigh-pressure water washing module, water fed from the ground

GrindingGrinding kit (optional)

Tool mountFour-hole quick-release interface

Session lengthRecommended 60 min per session

Control & Vision

ControllerHandheld controller with 5.5" 1080p screen

Band / range2.4 GHz frequency hopping, ≥ 500 m line of sight

CameraFront HD camera with live video to the controller

Safety & Environment

Fall protectionQuick-lock safety line, attached / released in 10 s

ProtectionIP55

Operating temperature0 – 55 °C

Maintenance & Warranty

Wear partsVacuum skirt seals, 6 per set, replace after approx. 167 h

SparesKeep 1 – 2 seal sets on site

Warranty12 months

For flat to moderately rough surfaces that allow a vacuum seal. Output depends on surface condition, coating and method. The safety line must be attached before operation and local work-at-height rules apply. Export certification status is confirmed in the technical file supplied with the quotation. Specifications may change without notice.

AFR-0400 FAQ

Questions about industrial wall work

Can the AFR-0400 clean glass curtain walls?

It is built for industrial surfaces — concrete, steel, FRP and aluminium — and for jobs such as coating and pressure washing. For routine glass curtain-wall cleaning on office towers and hotels, use the AFR-1500 or AFR-1200.

Which surfaces can it hold on to?

Flat to moderately rough surfaces that allow a vacuum seal, from horizontal to vertical (0–90°). Deep corrugated or trapezoidal cladding with ribs above roughly 5 mm is not suitable, and it clears only small obstacles such as weld seams and bolt heads (about 5 mm).

Does it need a gondola or boom lift?

No. The dual-duct vacuum holds it on the wall, so only a single fall-arrest safety line fixed at the top is needed. The quick-lock line is attached or released in under 10 seconds.

What coatings can it spray, and how fast?

The oscillating airless spray module applies epoxy, polyurethane and other industrial coatings at 100–300 m²/h, depending on surface condition, coating and method. Spray on/off, sweep speed and angle are set from the controller.

How many people does it take?

It is a light, two-person setup: 23 kg robot, power, pump and operator on the ground. The operator controls it from up to 500 m away with live video from the front camera.

What maintenance does it need?

The vacuum skirt seals are the main wear part — a set of six lasts about 167 hours, and 1–2 spare sets should be kept on site. Sessions of about 60 minutes are recommended. The robot carries a 12-month warranty.