FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC vs ABB IRB 1410: Clean-Room vs Welding Robot
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC and the ABB IRB 1410 are built for opposite environments. The LR Mate 7LC is a clean-room robot for electronics and medical production. The IRB 1410 is a long-reach robot widely used for arc welding. The FANUC costs about a third less.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC is the better choice for clean-room handling, with 7 kg over 911 mm, ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 34% lower. The ABB IRB 1410 is the better choice for arc welding and handling across 1440 mm, with an 18 kg upper-arm process load.
LR Mate 200iD/7LC and IRB 1410 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC carries 7 kg over 911 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The ABB IRB 1410 carries 5 kg over 1440 mm, repeats to ±0.025 mm, carries an additional 18 kg on its upper arm and runs on IRC5.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC | ABB IRB 1410 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $21,000 | $32,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 1440 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.025 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 27 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB IRC5 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC: listed from $21,000
ABB IRB 1410: listed from $32,000
Difference: $11,000
The LR Mate 7LC costs roughly 34% less
Environment and process
The LR Mate 7LC is FANUC's clean-room version of the long-arm LR Mate, for production where particle emission must be controlled. The IRB 1410 is used for arc welding, material handling and machine tending in general industrial cells. The process usually decides between them.
Payload and reach
The LR Mate 7LC carries 7 kg over 911 mm. The IRB 1410 carries 5 kg over 1440 mm, plus an 18 kg upper-arm process load for equipment such as a wire feeder.
Precision and controllers
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 7LC, against ±0.025 mm for the IRB 1410. The LR Mate 7LC weighs 27 kg and runs on the compact R-30iB Mate Plus; ABB runs the IRB 1410 on IRC5.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7LC
Clean-room handling
Electronics and medical device production
Precise loading up to 7 kg
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1410
Arc welding
Handling across a large area
Machine tending over 1440 mm
LR Mate 200iD/7LC advantages
Clean-room design
7 kg payload and ±0.01 mm
About 34% lower listed price
LR Mate 200iD/7LC limitations
911 mm reach
ABB IRB 1410 advantages
1440 mm reach
18 kg upper-arm process load
ABB IRB 1410 limitations
5 kg wrist payload
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC for clean-room handling. Choose the ABB IRB 1410 for arc welding and long reach.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC or the ABB IRB 1410?
The LR Mate 7LC is listed from $21,000 and the IRB 1410 from $32,000, a difference of $11,000.
What is the LR Mate 200iD/7LC?
It is FANUC's clean-room version of the long-arm LR Mate 200iD/7L.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm and the LR Mate 7LC 911 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 7LC publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1410 ±0.025 mm.
Which robot suits arc welding?
The IRB 1410, which carries an 18 kg upper-arm process load.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 7LC for clean rooms. Choose the IRB 1410 for welding.
