Ketterer Threaded Spindles vs Motoman GP-Series
Side-by-side comparison of Ketterer Threaded Spindles (Ketterer) and Motoman GP-Series (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ketterer Threaded SpindlesGermany
- Motoman GP-SeriesJapan
Verified Deployments
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles0 Deployments
- Motoman GP-Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Ketterer Threaded SpindlesACTIVE
- Motoman GP-SeriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Series7 kg
Reach
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Series927 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Series6
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Seriescontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesYes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesYRC1000
Programming Languages
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesINFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Seriessmart pad
Offline Programming
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesMotoSim
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesYaskawa Cockpit
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-SeriesISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Seriesthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Warranty
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Series1 yrs
Service Network
- Ketterer Threaded Spindles—
- Motoman GP-Seriesglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 927 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | YRC1000 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | MotoSim |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ketterer Threaded Spindles and Motoman GP-Series?
Ketterer Threaded Spindles is made by Ketterer, based in DE. Motoman GP-Series is made by Motoman, based in JP.
Are Ketterer Threaded Spindles and Motoman GP-Series in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ketterer Threaded Spindles and Motoman GP-Series?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
Ketterer Threaded Spindles vs Motoman GP-Series compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.