Yaskawa Motoman PL80 Overview

The Yaskawa Motoman PL80 is a 5-axis palletizing robot with a maximum payload of 80 kg, a horizontal reach of 2061 mm and a repeatability of ±0.03 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 565 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

• 5 controlled axes

• Max. payload 80 kg

• Horizontal reach 2061 mm

• Repeatability ±0.03 mm

• Mass 565 kg

• Installation floor

• Controller YRC1000

Yaskawa Motoman PL80 Review Summary

The Yaskawa Motoman PL80 is a 5-axis palletizing robot with a maximum payload of 80 kg, a horizontal reach of 2061 mm and a repeatability of ±0.03 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 565 kg and is installed on the floor, and it runs on the YRC1000 controller. It is listed from USD 48,000.

Pros

• 80 kg maximum payload with a 2061 mm reach

• ±0.03 mm repeatability

• Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces

Cons

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

• Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding

• The 80 kg maximum payload includes the end effector

• End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The Yaskawa Motoman PL80 fits end-of-line operations that palletize cases, bags or crates.

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