FAIRINO FR30 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 30 kg Cobot
Updated: 7 days ago
The FAIRINO FR30 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 30 kg payload, a 1403 mm reach and ±0.1 mm repeatability, sold in the United States from USD 18,199. This review covers its full specifications, build quality, programming options, real applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The FR30 is the highest-payload model in FAIRINO's FR series. It lifts 30 kg within a 1403 mm reach at a typical TCP speed of 2 m/s, and targets heavy palletizing, depalletizing and handling of loads beyond the range of the FR20. It is listed at USD 18,199.
FAIRINO FR30 at a Glance
Payload: 30 kg
Reach: 1403 mm
Axes: 6 rotating joints
Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
Speed: 2 m/s typical TCP speed
Arm weight: about 85 kg
Protection: IP54 (IP65 optional)
Price: from USD 18,199
FAIRINO FR30 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FAIRINO FR30.
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR30 |
Robot type | Collaborative robot (cobot), 6-axis |
Rated payload | 30 kg |
Reach | 1403 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 2 m/s |
Arm weight | ≈ 85 kg |
Footprint (base diameter) | 240 mm |
IP rating | IP54 (IP65 optional) |
Noise level | < 65 dB |
Operating temperature | 0–45 °C |
Tool I/O | 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 1 analog input, 1 analog output |
HMI | Teach pendant or web app |
Communication | Digital/analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link |
Software development | SDKs for Python, C#, C++; ROS / ROS2 |
Certifications | CE; ISO 10218 / ISO/TS 15066 |
Design and Build Quality
The FR30 is built to move loads that smaller cobots cannot, while keeping the collaborative features of the FR series such as hand-guided teaching.
Protection and Operating Environment
The arm is rated IP54 as standard, with IP65 available as an option for wetter or dustier environments. It operates from 0 to 45 °C, and noise stays below 65 dB.
Footprint and Weight
The FR30 weighs about 85 kg and mounts on a 240 mm base, so it needs a rigid floor pedestal or machine base.
Programming and Software
No-Code Teaching
The FR30 is programmed through a graphical interface on a teach pendant or a browser-based web app. Drag teaching lets an operator guide the arm by hand to record positions, so routine handling tasks can be set up without writing code.
SDKs and ROS Support
FAIRINO provides SDKs for Python, C#, and C++, and the FR30 supports ROS and ROS2. That makes it usable as a development platform for integrators, universities and research labs.
Industrial Communication
The controller communicates over digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link, covering the common PLC and machine interfaces on a factory floor.
FAIRINO FR30 Applications and Use Cases
Heavy Machine Tending
Fairino USA builds modular machine-tending cells around the FR30 for parts up to 30 kg. The cell with an open drawer index base is listed at USD 45,000, the peg-index version at USD 48,000 and the enclosed cabinet with interlocked doors at USD 57,500.
Palletizing and Depalletizing
Fairino USA offers its turnkey palletizing cell with either the FR20 or the FR30. The FR30 is the choice for heavier cases, bags and totes, and its 2 m/s typical TCP speed helps cycle time on heavier loads.
Handling Heavy Parts
With 30 kg at the flange, the FR30 can carry a heavy gripper and a large part together: castings, engine components, filled crates and similar loads that would otherwise need a lift assist or two operators.
FAIRINO FR30 Price and Value
The FAIRINO FR30 is listed at USD 18,199 by Fairino USA. Grippers, mounting hardware, vision and integration are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
FAIRINO FR30 vs Universal Robots UR30
The closest equivalent from Universal Robots is the UR30.
FAIRINO FR30 | Universal Robots UR30 | |
Payload | 30 kg | 30 kg |
Reach | 1403 mm | 1300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
IP rating | IP54 (IP65 optional) | IP65 |
Arm weight | 85 kg | 63.5 kg |
Starting price | From USD 18,199 | From USD 59,600 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
30 kg payload, the highest in the FR series
1403 mm reach, longer than the 1300 mm of the UR30
2 m/s typical TCP speed
Machine-tending cells with published prices
Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.1 mm is wider than on the smaller FR models
IP54 as standard; IP65 is an option rather than the IP66 of the standard FR arms
At about 85 kg the arm is heavier than the UR30
Who Should Buy the FAIRINO FR30?
The FR30 fits plants palletizing heavy cases and bags, machine shops loading parts of 16 to 30 kg and operations that want to remove heavy manual lifting. If you need more reach than payload, the FR20 covers 1854 mm with 20 kg.
See the full FAIRINO FR30 product listing on All Things Cobots.
FAIRINO FR30 FAQ
How much does the FAIRINO FR30 cost?
The FAIRINO FR30 is listed from USD 18,199 at Fairino USA. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include grippers, mounting hardware or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the FAIRINO FR30?
The FR30 has a rated payload of 30 kg and a reach of 1403 mm.
How accurate is the FAIRINO FR30?
Its repeatability is ±0.1 mm.
What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR30?
The FR30 is rated IP54 as standard, with IP65 available as an option.
How is the FAIRINO FR30 programmed?
It is programmed with graphical programming and drag teaching on a teach pendant or a browser-based web app. Developers can also use SDKs for Python, C#, and C++, or ROS and ROS2.
Which communication protocols does the FAIRINO FR30 support?
It supports digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link.
How does the FAIRINO FR30 compare with the Universal Robots UR30?
The FR30 offers a 30 kg payload and 1403 mm reach from USD 18,199. The UR30 offers 30 kg and 1300 mm, from USD 59,600.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
