Epson Robots GX8-B551 Overview
The Epson GX8-B551 is a 4-axis SCARA robot with an 8 kg maximum payload, 550 mm arm length and ±0.015 mm repeatability. It is designed for assembly, pick-and-place, dispensing and material handling that require high precision. The arm weighs 34 kg (wall mount 36 kg), mounts on a tabletop, ceiling or wall and runs on the Epson RC700-E controller. Its standard cycle time is 0.30 s.
Key Specifications
Specification | Epson Robots GX8-B551 |
Manufacturer | Epson Robots |
Model | GX8-B551 |
Category | Robot arm / SCARA robot |
Payload | 8 kg |
Reach | 550 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.015 mm |
Speed | 0.30 s standard cycle time |
Axes (DoF) | 4 |
Controller | Epson RC700-E |
Interfaces | Ethernet; USB; RS-232C; standard I/O: 24 inputs / 16 outputs; fieldbus slave: PROFINET, PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT; fieldbus master: PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP |
Certifications | CE; TUV certified: ISO 10218-1, UL 1740, CSA Z434, ISO 13849; Category 3, PL d; RoHS |
Price | From USD 14,500 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Small parts assembly
Electronics handling
Medical device assembly
Testing
Packaging
Dispensing
Industries
Electronics · Medical devices · Automotive · Semiconductor · Pharmaceuticals
Technical Details
4 axes
Max. payload 8 kg
Arm length 550 mm
Repeatability ±0.015 mm
Weight 34 kg (wall mount 36 kg)
Mounting tabletop, ceiling, wall
Standard cycle time 0.30 s
Controller RC700-E
Epson Robots GX8-B551 Review Summary
The Epson GX8-B551 is a 4-axis SCARA robot with an 8 kg maximum payload, 550 mm arm length and ±0.015 mm repeatability. It is designed for assembly, pick-and-place, dispensing and material handling that require high precision. The arm weighs 34 kg (wall mount 36 kg), mounts on a tabletop, ceiling or wall and runs on the Epson RC700-E controller. Its standard cycle time is 0.30 s. It is listed from USD 14,500.
Pros
8 kg maximum payload with a 550 mm arm length
±0.015 mm repeatability
0.30 s standard cycle time
Tabletop, ceiling, wall mounting
Runs on the current RC700-E controller
Cons
Four axes: parts cannot be tilted
The 8 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The Epson GX8-B551 fits electronics, medical device and consumer goods manufacturers that need fast, precise point-to-point motion.
Full review: Epson GX8-B551 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 8 kg SCARA Robot
