Mitsubishi Electric RV-20FR Overview
The Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-20FR is a 6-axis vertical articulated robot with a 20 kg maximum payload, a 1094 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. It is built for heavier parts and tooling in machine tending, material handling and assembly, with a cycle time of 0.70 s. The standard arm is rated IP40, and IP67 oil mist and ISO class 3 cleanroom versions are available. The arm weighs 120 kg, mounts on the floor or ceiling and runs on the CR800-D, CR800-R or CR800-Q controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | Mitsubishi Electric RV-20FR |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Electric |
Model | RV-20FR |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Payload | 20 kg |
Reach | 1094 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Speed | Cycle time 0.70 s |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | Mitsubishi CR800-D, CR800-R or CR800-Q |
Interfaces | Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; USB; RS-422; SSCNET III/H; encoder input; CC-Link; CC-Link IE; PROFINET; EtherNet/IP; EtherCAT; PROFIBUS; DeviceNet; 8 hand inputs; 8 hand outputs |
Price | From USD 40,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Assembly
Electronics handling
Machine tending
Packaging
Inspection
Industries
Electronics · Automotive · Food · Pharmaceuticals · General manufacturing
Technical Details
6 axes
Max. payload 20 kg (rated 15 kg)
Reach 1094 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Cycle time 0.70 s
Mass 120 kg
Mounting floor, ceiling
Protection IP40 (IP67 oil mist version, ISO class 3 cleanroom version)
Controller CR800-D, CR800-R or CR800-Q
Mitsubishi Electric RV-20FR Review Summary
The Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-20FR is a 6-axis vertical articulated robot with a 20 kg maximum payload, a 1094 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. It is built for heavier parts and tooling in machine tending, material handling and assembly, with a cycle time of 0.70 s. The standard arm is rated IP40, and IP67 oil mist and ISO class 3 cleanroom versions are available. The arm weighs 120 kg, mounts on the floor or ceiling and runs on the CR800-D, CR800-R or CR800-Q controller. It is listed from USD 40,000.
Pros
20 kg maximum payload with a 1094 mm reach
±0.05 mm repeatability
Speed: Cycle time 0.70 s
Several installation options: floor, ceiling
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding
The 20 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The Mitsubishi Electric RV-20FR fits manufacturers that need an industrial robot of this size for handling, machine tending and assembly.
Full review: Mitsubishi Electric RV-20FR Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 20 kg Industrial Robot






























