Yaskawa MotoRail 7 Overhead Robot Rail Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Yaskawa MotoRail 7 mounts a six-axis robot upside down on a servo-controlled overhead rail, creating a seven-axis system that frees floor space, extends reach and reaches several stations.
Models 7-20, 7-50, 7-80 and 7-200 cover payloads of 12, 24, 35, 50, 80 and 200 kg, rails run 4 to 32 m in 2 m steps, control is through the DX200, and Yaskawa cites up to 20% shorter cycle times than six-axis setups. Cells can run independently or in coordination.
Quick Verdict
Puts one robot over several machines without blocking the floor.
Yaskawa MotoRail 7 Overhead Robot Rail at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Overhead robot rail (7th axis) |
Models | 7-20, 7-50, 7-80, 7-200 |
Payloads | 12, 24, 35, 50, 80, 200 kg |
Rail length | 4–32 m, 2 m increments |
Mounting | Inverted robot |
Controller | DX200 |
Cycle time | Up to 20% shorter than six-axis |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
A seventh axis extends a robot's working envelope along a line. Mounting it overhead keeps aisles and machine fronts clear for operators, forklifts and maintenance access.
Integration and Selection
Confirm part sizes, weights, cycle times and safety requirements, and check controller compatibility with existing Motoman equipment.
Plan floor or overhead space, utilities, operator access and the end-of-arm tooling or torch package as part of the same project.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Metalworking | Machine loading |
Plastics | Injection mold load/unload |
Automotive | Welding and trimming |
Foundry | Deburring and deflashing |
Functional Uses
Machine tending
Material handling
Welding and dispensing
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Saves floor space
Long rail options
Coordinated motion
Limitations
Overhead structure needed
DX200 controller specific
Who Should Consider the Yaskawa MotoRail 7 Overhead Robot Rail?
Manufacturers and integrators using or planning Yaskawa Motoman systems who need the MotoRail 7.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Yaskawa prices the MotoRail 7 by configuration, robot, options and integration scope.
Further Reading
Yaskawa MotoRail 7 Overhead Robot Rail FAQ
What is the MotoRail 7?
Yaskawa MotoRail 7 mounts a six-axis robot upside down on a servo-controlled overhead rail, creating a seven-axis system that frees floor space, extends reach and reaches several stations.
What are its key specifications?
Models: 7-20, 7-50, 7-80, 7-200; Payloads: 12, 24, 35, 50, 80, 200 kg; Rail length: 4–32 m, 2 m increments.
What applications suit it?
Machine tending, Material handling, Welding and dispensing.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Yaskawa or an authorised integrator.
