What Robot Options Are Avail­able Based on Max­i­mum Payload?

When select­ing a robot, it’s cru­cial to con­sid­er the appli­ca­tion and the max­i­mum pay­load need­ed. Robot pay­load refers to the total weight a robot arm can lift, includ­ing the weight of the end-of-arm tool­ing (EOAT). As each robot mod­el varies in its max­i­mum pay­load capac­i­ty, Robots​.com sim­pli­fies the selec­tion process with our Robot Find­er Tool, avail­able on our home­page and man­u­fac­tur­er pages. This tool helps cus­tomers find the per­fect robot mod­el based on their spe­cif­ic pay­load requirements.

Max­i­mum Pay­load Capac­i­ties Across Brands:

• Fanuc:
  Fanuc’s strongest robot can han­dle a max­i­mum pay­load of 2300 kg.
• Motoman:
  Motoman’s high­est pay­load robot can lift up to 800 kg.
• ABB:
  ABB’s most robust mod­el also man­ages a pay­load of 800 kg.
• KUKA:
  KUKA’s strongest robot han­dles up to 1000 kg.

Explore the full pay­load capa­bil­i­ties for each man­u­fac­tur­er through these ded­i­cat­ed links:

• Motoman Robot Payload
• Fanuc Robot Payload
• KUKA Robot Payload
• ABB Robot Payload

Con­sid­er­a­tions When Choos­ing Robots Based on Payload

When decid­ing which robot to choose based on pay­load capac­i­ty, it’s impor­tant to con­sid­er sev­er­al factors:

1. Appli­ca­tion Type:
   The robot appli­ca­tion deter­mines the lev­el of pre­ci­sion and con­trol need­ed. Mate­r­i­al han­dling, weld­ing, assem­bly, and paint­ing all require dif­fer­ent pay­load capac­i­ties due to vary­ing tools and com­po­nents used.
2. Tool Weight:
   Always fac­tor in the weight of the end-of-arm tool­ing (EOAT), as it direct­ly affects the pay­load capac­i­ty. Heav­ier tools leave less capac­i­ty for oth­er loads.
3. Safe­ty Mar­gins:
   Avoid oper­at­ing close to the max­i­mum pay­load to ensure safe oper­a­tion. Allow a safe­ty mar­gin to accom­mo­date unex­pect­ed loads or vari­a­tions in workpieces.
4. Speed Require­ments:
   High­er pay­loads may affect a robot­’s speed and accel­er­a­tion. Choose a robot that meets your appli­ca­tion’s pro­duc­tion rate and cycle time requirements.
5. Work­space Con­straints:
   Make sure the select­ed robot can maneu­ver safe­ly and effi­cient­ly with­in your work­space. This includes the reach, ori­en­ta­tion, and mount­ing posi­tion required to han­dle max­i­mum payloads.

Con­tact Us for Expert Advice

The Robots​.com team is always avail­able to guide you through the selec­tion process based on your spe­cif­ic pay­load require­ments. Reach out to us at 877−762−6881, and we’ll help you choose the ide­al robot to han­dle your pro­duc­tion needs.