Facade Cleaning · Lightweight

AFR-1200 Lightweight Rope-Suspended Facade Cleaning Robot

Name: AFR-1200 Lightweight Rope-Suspended Facade Cleaning Robot
Brand: PanPanTech
SKU: AFR-1200

The AFR-1200 is a lightweight cleaning robot for glass curtain walls and aluminium, metal and stone facades on high-rise buildings. It climbs and descends a rope hung from the roof while six guarded ducted fans press it against the facade and steer it sideways. Fan nozzles, a 1,500 rpm brush and a squeegee rinse, scrub and dry in one pass. At about 22 kg with battery and foldable, it travels in a van, and the operator works from the ground over a 1080p video link.

300+m²/h capacity

3,000+m² per day

1 m+obstacle crossing

22 kgweight with battery

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Product views

AFR-1200 photos and configuration views

Selected product images from the latest PanPanTech specification pack.

What it solves

A facade robot a two-person crew can carry

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Suspension + thrust

Climbs along a suspension rope while six ducted fans provide contact pressure and lateral steering, fitting over 90% of facades according to the manufacturer.

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Crosses obstacles over 1 m

Passes window frames, shading fins and beams, so complex facades can be cleaned in continuous drops.

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Rinse, brush, squeegee in one pass

Fan nozzles, a 1,500 rpm brush and a squeegee work together, leaving fewer streaks and blind spots.

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Light and foldable

About 22 kg including battery; folds to 1,360 × 920 × 1,000 mm and travels in a van. Two people deploy it.

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Layered safety

Rope suspension with power-loss self-locking, safe descent on low battery, guarded ducts, a front bumper and spring buffer.

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Remote control + HD video

Dedicated remote controller with no pilot licence required, a 2 MP 170° fisheye gimbal camera and 1080p video link.

Best-fit applications

Strongest where crews move between many buildings and facades have deep fins or frames.

Glass office towersHotels & mixed-use buildingsAluminium / metal facadesStone facadesCurved & complex facadesCleaning contractors

Windup to Beaufort 5

Temperature0 – 30 °C

Not inRain, thunderstorms, icing

RoofReliable suspension point required

Crew2 people

Daily operation

How a working day runs with the AFR-1200

Battery power and a light rope rig are what make the AFR-1200 quick to move between drops and between buildings.

STEP 01

Transport & unfold

The folded robot, remote, two batteries and cleaning module fit in a van. On site it unfolds to 2,160 × 1,360 mm.

STEP 02

Roof rigging

The assistant fixes the suspension rope to a reliable roof point and connects the water hose; a booster pump is optional for tall drops.

STEP 03

Cleaning drops

The operator climbs the robot down the rope, using the fans to hold contact and step sideways across the elevation, watching the 1080p camera feed.

STEP 04

Battery rotation & checks

Packs run about 2 hours and charge in about 30 minutes, so two packs keep the day moving. Fans, rope, brush and squeegee are checked every 3 months or 30 jobs.

Project footage

AFR-1200 in operation

AFR-1200 — real footageUnedited clip of the AFR-1200 cleaning a framed curtain wall on its suspension rope.

AFR-1200 — cleaning demonstrationBefore-and-after demonstration of rinse, brush and squeegee cleaning on glass.

AFR-1200

Technical specifications

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (unfolded)2,160 × 1,360 × 960 mm

Folded1,360 × 920 × 1,000 mm

Weightapprox. 22 kg including battery

Cleaning Performance

Capacity> 300 m²/h

Daily area> 3,000 m²/day (manufacturer data)

Cleaning width600 – 1,200 mm (customisable)

MethodWet brushing: fan nozzles + 1,500 rpm brush + squeegee

Water supplyBy hose (booster pump optional)

FacadesGlass curtain walls, aluminium, metal panels, stone and polished stone

Working Capability

Working heightUnlimited (set by rope length)

Obstacle crossing> 1 m

ClimbingRope climber, fast / slow speed

Contact & steeringSix guarded ducted fans

Battery

BatteryLithium, 2 packs supplied

Runtimeapprox. 2 h per pack

Chargingapprox. 30 min per pack

Control & Vision

ControlDedicated remote (2.4 / 5.8 GHz), no pilot licence

Camera2 MP gimbal camera, 170° fisheye

Video link1080p HD

Safety

SuspensionPower-loss self-locking; safe descent on low battery

Protection6 ducted-fan guards; front bumper + spring buffer

Operating Conditions

Windup to Beaufort 5

Temperature0 – 30 °C; no operation in rain, thunderstorms or icing

CrewTypically 2: remote operator + assistant (roof rigging / water / safety)

Maintenance & Supply

Routine checksEvery 3 months or 30 jobs: fan blades, suspension rope, brush and squeegee

Standard supplyRobot, remote controller, 2 lithium batteries, charger, cleaning module, manual

Capacity and daily area are manufacturer data; actual output depends on facade layout, soiling and repositioning. A reliable roof suspension point is required and operation must comply with local work-at-height rules. Export certification status is confirmed in the technical file supplied with the quotation. Specifications may change without notice.

AFR-1200 FAQ

Questions contractors ask about the AFR-1200

How is the AFR-1200 different from the AFR-1500?

The AFR-1200 is a 22 kg battery robot that hangs on a rope and uses six ducted fans for contact pressure and sideways steering; it crosses obstacles over 1 m and folds into a van. The AFR-1500 is a 50 kg mains-powered robot with rotor-thrust adhesion and a wheel-leg chassis, a wider 600–1,500 mm head, a Beaufort 6 wind rating and a 300 m working-height rating. The AFR-1200 suits contractors moving between many sites; the AFR-1500 suits repeated large-tower programmes.

Is it a drone? Does the operator need a pilot licence?

It is not a free-flying drone. The robot is suspended on a roof rope at all times; the fans only press it to the facade and steer it sideways. The manufacturer states that no pilot licence is needed — confirm with your local regulator if your market treats ducted-fan equipment differently.

How high can it work?

Working height is set by the rope length rather than by the robot, so it is limited by your rope, rigging and a reliable roof suspension point. Local work-at-height rules apply to every drop.

How much can it clean per day?

The manufacturer rates it at over 300 m²/h and over 3,000 m² per day. Real output depends on facade layout, soiling and how often the rope has to be repositioned between drops.

How long does the battery last?

Each lithium pack runs about 2 hours and recharges in about 30 minutes. Two packs are supplied, so the crew can rotate them and keep working through the day.

What weather can it work in?

Winds up to Beaufort 5 and temperatures from 0 to 30 °C. It is not operated in rain, thunderstorms or icing conditions.

How many people are needed on site?

Typically two: a remote operator on the ground and an assistant who handles roof rigging, the water hose and safety.