Service & Commercial Robotics Materials | Onlinemetals

Raw Materials for Service & Commercial Robotics

Service and commercial robotics systems are designed to operate in warehouses, delivery networks, hospitality settings, agriculture, security, and other public or commercial environments. These robots often prioritize lightweight construction, energy efficiency, corrosion resistance, and durable structural components. Onlinemetals supplies cut-to-size metals and engineering plastics used in autonomous mobile robots, delivery robots, cleaning robots, and customer-service robotic platforms.

Top Materials Used in Service & Commercial Robotics Applications

6061 Aluminum Sheet and Plate

Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to machine for structural and enclosure components.

  • Robot chassis and base plates
  • Battery trays and electronics mounting panels
  • Structural decks in delivery and warehouse robots

6061 Aluminum Rectangular Tube

Strong and lightweight tubing ideal for frames and internal support structures.

  • Autonomous mobile robot frames
  • Internal skeletons and structural supports
  • Protective cages and payload support frameworks

304 Stainless Steel Sheet

Corrosion-resistant and durable for robots used in wet, sanitary, or high-traffic environments.

  • Exterior panels and enclosures
  • Cleaning and sanitation robots
  • Food service, hospitality, and healthcare robotics

303 Stainless Round Bar and 304 Stainless Round Bar

Machinable stainless material for rotating, load-bearing, and corrosion-resistant components.

  • Wheel axles and drive shafts
  • Pivot points and support pins
  • Spacers, standoffs, and custom machined hardware

Acetal Sheet and Acetal Rod

Low-friction, wear-resistant plastic used for precision motion and insulating components.

  • Bushings and bearings
  • Wear strips and guide rails
  • Sliding components and electrical isolation parts

Polycarbonate Sheet

Impact-resistant transparent plastic for protective and customer-facing robot components.

  • Protective covers and safety guards
  • Sensor housings and camera shields
  • Display panels and transparent enclosures