Yaskawa MPL-Series Palletizing Robots Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Yaskawa MPL-Series is a family of dedicated palletizing robots: MPL80 II, MPL100 II, MPL160 II, MPL300 II and MPL500, covering 80, 100, 160, 300 and 500 kg payloads.
The larger models are four-axis machines with a 360° envelope and large reach, while the five-axis MPL80 has a smaller footprint for end-of-line work. A slim hollow wrist protects cables and hoses and carries a fieldbus path for DeviceNet, Profibus or EtherNet/IP gripper control, and Yaskawa cites high wrist inertia ratings and fast axis speeds.
Quick Verdict
Purpose-built palletizers with clean gripper cabling, from light cases to heavy layers.
Yaskawa MPL-Series Palletizing Robots at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Palletizing robot |
Models | MPL80 II, MPL100 II, MPL160 II, MPL300 II, MPL500 |
Payloads | 80, 100, 160, 300, 500 kg |
Axes | 4 (MPL80: 5) |
Envelope | 360° |
Wrist | Slim, hollow |
Tool network | DeviceNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP path |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Robotic palletizing stacks cases, bags, trays or bundles onto pallets in programmed patterns. Throughput depends on robot speed and payload, gripper design, pattern complexity and how infeed and pallet exchange are organised.
Four-axis palletizers keep the tool horizontal, which suits stacking and lets them run faster than six-axis arms. High wrist inertia ratings matter for wide layer and bag grippers.
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 |
Food and beverage | Case and tray palletizing |
Building materials | Bag palletizing |
Consumer goods | Mixed case stacking |
Chemicals | Drum and bag handling |
Functional Uses
Case palletizing
Bag palletizing
Layer handling
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Wide payload range
Hollow wrist
Fieldbus path
Limitations
Dedicated to palletizing
Reach not listed on A3
Who Should Consider the Yaskawa MPL-Series Palletizing Robots?
Manufacturers and integrators using or planning Yaskawa Motoman systems who need the MPL Series.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Yaskawa prices the MPL Series by configuration, robot, options and integration scope.
Further Reading
Yaskawa MPL-Series Palletizing Robots FAQ
What is the MPL Series?
The Yaskawa MPL-Series is a family of dedicated palletizing robots: MPL80 II, MPL100 II, MPL160 II, MPL300 II and MPL500, covering 80, 100, 160, 300 and 500 kg payloads.
What are its key specifications?
Models: MPL80 II, MPL100 II, MPL160 II, MPL300 II, MPL500; Payloads: 80, 100, 160, 300, 500 kg; Axes: 4 (MPL80: 5).
What applications suit it?
Case palletizing, Bag palletizing, Layer handling.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Yaskawa or an authorised integrator.
