FANUC Force Sensor Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The FANUC Force Sensor is a force torque sensor for FANUC robots, listed from USD 5,500. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The FANUC Force Sensor is a six-axis sensor that measures the forces and moments acting on the robot wrist. It lets the robot move compliantly in response to external force, which enables precise fitting of parts with clearances of a few micrometres, gear phase matching, polishing, deburring and weighing on the fly. The range covers five sizes, from the FS-15iAe and FS-15iA for LR Mate, M-10 and collaborative robots up to the FS-250iA for the R-2000 series. All models are IP67 protected and withstand ten times their rated load. It is listed from USD 5,500.
FANUC Force Sensor at a Glance
Product type: Force torque sensor
Weight: 0.31 kg to 6.9 kg
Price: from USD 5,500
FANUC Force Sensor Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FANUC Force Sensor.
Specification | FANUC Force Sensor |
Manufacturer | FANUC |
Model | Force Sensor |
Product type | Force torque sensor |
Starting price | From USD 5,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
Six-axis force and moment sensor mounted on the robot wrist
Models FS-15iAe, FS-15iA, FS-40iA, FS-100iA and FS-250iA
Rated force 147 N, 147 N, 392 N, 980 N and 2500 N
Rated moment 11.8 N·m, 11.8 N·m, 39.2 N·m, 156 N·m and 500 N·m
Static overload 10 times the rated load
Mass 0.31 kg to 6.9 kg
Protection IP67
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Design and Build Quality
The Force Sensor is a force torque sensor made by FANUC for its own robots. Published build data: mass 0.31 kg to 6.9 kg; protection IP67.
Integration and Compatibility
The Force Sensor is designed for use with FANUC robots. Confirm compatibility with your robot model and controller before ordering.
FANUC Force Sensor Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the Force Sensor are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The Force Sensor is fitted to the robot as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Gripping
The Force Sensor is used in gripping tasks where the robot must sense or react to the part.
Machine tending
The Force Sensor is used in machine tending cells built around FANUC robots.
FANUC Force Sensor Price and Value
The FANUC Force Sensor is listed from USD 5,500 on All Things Cobots. Installation, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Made by FANUC for FANUC robots
Protection IP67
Cons
Designed for FANUC robots only
Installation and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the FANUC Force Sensor?
The FANUC Force Sensor fits FANUC robot users who need to add a force torque sensor to a cell.
See the full FANUC Force Sensor product listing on All Things Cobots.
FANUC Force Sensor FAQ
How much does the FANUC Force Sensor cost?
The FANUC Force Sensor is listed from USD 5,500 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
How much does the FANUC Force Sensor weigh?
Published mass 0.31 kg to 6.9 kg.
What is the FANUC Force Sensor used for?
Typical applications are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
