Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Overview

The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a maximum payload of 30 kg, a horizontal reach of 1700 mm and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's HC series of collaborative robots, which use power and force limiting to stop on contact with an operator and can be taught by hand guiding. The arm weighs 140 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 or YRC1000micro controller.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Collaborative machine tending

• Palletizing

• Handling

• Welding

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 6 controlled axes

• Max. payload 30 kg

• Horizontal reach 1700 mm

• Repeatability ±0.05 mm

• Mass 140 kg

• Installation floor

• Controller YRC1000 / YRC1000micro

Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Review Summary

The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a maximum payload of 30 kg, a horizontal reach of 1700 mm and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's HC series of collaborative robots, which use power and force limiting to stop on contact with an operator and can be taught by hand guiding. The arm weighs 140 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 or YRC1000micro controller. It is listed from USD 55,000.

Pros

• 30 kg maximum payload with a 1700 mm reach

• ±0.05 mm repeatability

• Collaborative design for work near people, subject to a risk assessment

• Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces

Cons

• The 30 kg maximum payload includes the end effector

• End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL fits manufacturers that want a robot working near people without full fencing, subject to a risk assessment.

Full review: Yaskawa Motoman HC30PL Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 30 kg Collaborative Robot