Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 30 kg Collaborative Robot
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The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a maximum payload of 30 kg, a reach of 1700 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 55,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a maximum payload of 30 kg, a horizontal reach of 1700 mm and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's HC series of collaborative robots, which use power and force limiting to stop on contact with an operator and can be taught by hand guiding. The arm weighs 140 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 or YRC1000micro controller. It is listed from USD 55,000.
Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL at a Glance
Maximum payload: 30 kg
Reach: 1700 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Weight: 140 kg
Controller: YRC1000 / YRC1000micro
Price: from USD 55,000
Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL.
Specification | Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL |
Manufacturer | Yaskawa Motoman |
Model | HC30PL |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Maximum payload | 30 kg |
Reach | 1700 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Controller | YRC1000 / YRC1000micro |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP, Ethernet |
Certifications | IP67 |
Starting price | From USD 55,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 controlled axes
Max. payload 30 kg
Horizontal reach 1700 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Mass 140 kg
Installation floor
Controller YRC1000 / YRC1000micro
Design and Build Quality
The HC30PL belongs to the Motoman HC-series. Published build data: mass 140 kg; installation floor.
Programming and Software
INFORM and MotoSim
The HC30PL runs on the YRC1000 / YRC1000micro controller and is programmed from the teach pendant in Yaskawa's INFORM language. Yaskawa's MotoSim software is available for offline programming and simulation. HC-series robots also support hand-guided teaching.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP and Ethernet.
Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the HC30PL are collaborative machine tending, palletizing, handling and welding.
Collaborative machine tending
The HC30PL is used for collaborative machine tending within its 30 kg payload and 1700 mm reach.
Palletizing
The HC30PL stacks cases, bags and crates onto pallets, lifting up to 30 kg including the gripper.
Handling
The HC30PL is used for handling within its 30 kg payload and 1700 mm reach.
Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Price and Value
The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is listed from USD 55,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
30 kg maximum payload with a 1700 mm reach
±0.05 mm repeatability
Collaborative design for work near people, subject to a risk assessment
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
The 30 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL?
The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL fits manufacturers that want a robot working near people without full fencing, subject to a risk assessment.
See the full Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL product listing on All Things Cobots.
Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL FAQ
How much does the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL cost?
The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is listed from USD 55,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL?
The HC30PL has a maximum payload of 30 kg and a reach of 1700 mm.
How accurate is the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL have?
The HC30PL has 6 axes.
How is the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL programmed?
It is programmed from the teach pendant in Yaskawa's INFORM language, and MotoSim is available for offline programming and simulation.
Which controller does the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL use?
It runs on the YRC1000 / YRC1000micro controller.
How much does the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL weigh?
Published mass 140 kg.
How can the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL be mounted?
Published installation options: floor.
Is the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL a collaborative robot?
Yes. The HC30PL is a collaborative robot. Every collaborative application still needs its own risk assessment.
What is the Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL used for?
Typical applications are collaborative machine tending, palletizing, handling and welding.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
