Yaskawa Motoman SP100B Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 100 kg Spot Welding Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The Yaskawa Motoman SP100B is a 7-axis spot welding robot with a maximum payload of 100 kg and a reach of 2236 mm, listed from USD 52,000. 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 SP100B is a 7-axis spot welding robot with a maximum payload of 100 kg and a horizontal reach of 2236 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's SP series of spot welding robots, which use an integrated spot harness and fast axis acceleration to cut non-welding time. It runs on the YRC1000 controller. It is listed from USD 52,000.
Yaskawa Motoman SP100B at a Glance
Maximum payload: 100 kg
Reach: 2236 mm
Axes: 7
Controller: YRC1000
Price: from USD 52,000
Yaskawa Motoman SP100B Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B.
Specification | Yaskawa Motoman SP100B |
Manufacturer | Yaskawa Motoman |
Model | SP100B |
Robot type | 7-axis spot welding robot |
Maximum payload | 100 kg |
Reach | 2236 mm |
Axes | 7 |
Controller | YRC1000 |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, AS-Interface, OPC UA, 2 Ethernet ports, 40 digital inputs / 40 digital outputs |
Starting price | From USD 52,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
7 controlled axes
Max. payload 100 kg
Horizontal reach 2236 mm
Controller YRC1000
Design and Build Quality
The SP100B belongs to the Motoman SP-series.
Programming and Software
INFORM and MotoSim
The SP100B runs on the YRC1000 controller and is programmed from the teach pendant in Yaskawa's INFORM language. Yaskawa's MotoSim software is available for offline programming and simulation.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, AS-Interface, OPC UA, 2 Ethernet ports and 40 digital inputs / 40 digital outputs.
Yaskawa Motoman SP100B Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the SP100B are spot welding, arc welding, cutting, material handling and machine tending.
Spot welding
The SP100B carries a spot welding gun for sheet-metal joining in body and frame production.
Arc welding
The SP100B carries an arc welding torch along the seam.
Cutting
The SP100B is used for cutting within its 100 kg payload and 2236 mm reach.
Yaskawa Motoman SP100B Price and Value
The Yaskawa Motoman SP100B is listed from USD 52,000 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
100 kg maximum payload with a 2236 mm reach
Seventh axis adds flexibility in tight cells
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding
The 100 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B?
The Yaskawa Motoman SP100B fits automotive and sheet-metal manufacturers that are automating spot welding and heavy handling.
See the full Yaskawa Motoman SP100B product listing on All Things Cobots.
Yaskawa Motoman SP100B FAQ
How much does the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B cost?
The Yaskawa Motoman SP100B is listed from USD 52,000 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 SP100B?
The SP100B has a maximum payload of 100 kg and a reach of 2236 mm.
How many axes does the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B have?
The SP100B has 7 axes.
How is the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B 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 SP100B use?
It runs on the YRC1000 controller.
What is the Yaskawa Motoman SP100B used for?
Typical applications are spot welding, arc welding, cutting, material handling and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
