Yaskawa Motoman PL500 Overview

The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 is a 4-axis palletizing robot with a maximum payload of 500 kg, a horizontal reach of 3159 mm and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's PL series, which is designed for palletizing and pick-and-pack work with internally routed cables and air lines. The arm weighs 2390 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 controller.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Material handling

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

• Inspection

• Dispensing

Industries

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

Technical Details

• 4 controlled axes

• Max. payload 500 kg

• Horizontal reach 3159 mm

• Repeatability ±0.05 mm

• Mass 2390 kg

• Installation floor

• Controller YRC1000

Yaskawa Motoman PL500 Review Summary

The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 is a 4-axis palletizing robot with a maximum payload of 500 kg, a horizontal reach of 3159 mm and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's PL series, which is designed for palletizing and pick-and-pack work with internally routed cables and air lines. The arm weighs 2390 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 controller. It is listed from USD 125,000.

Pros

• 500 kg maximum payload with a 3159 mm reach

• ±0.05 mm repeatability

• Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces

Cons

• 4 axes limit tool orientation compared with a 6-axis arm

• Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding

• The 500 kg maximum payload includes the end effector

• End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 fits end-of-line operations that palletize cases, bags or crates.

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