KR 50 R2500-2 D01 vs RI20 Industrial Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2500-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and RI20 Industrial Palletizer (FlexLink Systems Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01Germany
- RI20 Industrial PalletizerSweden
Year First Available
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer2020
Verified Deployments
- KR 50 R2500-2 D010 Deployments
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01ACTIVE
- RI20 Industrial PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- KR 50 R2500-2 D012,501 mm
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Repeatability
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01±0.05 mm
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Payload
- KR 50 R2500-2 D0150 kg
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer15 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP65
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 50 R2500-2 D016
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01559 kg
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer3,000 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP67
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01continuous 24 7
- RI20 Industrial Palletizercontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KR C5; KR C4
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Programming Languages
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KRL
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01wired touch
- RI20 Industrial Palletizerwireless tablet
Offline Programming
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- RI20 Industrial PalletizerFlexLink Design Tool
Digital Twin Support
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- RI20 Industrial PalletizerNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- RI20 Industrial Palletizernone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA Connect
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01through arm
- RI20 Industrial Palletizer—
Commercial
Service Network
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01global
- RI20 Industrial Palletizerglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Sweden |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,501 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 15 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 559 kg | 3,000 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5; KR C4 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wireless tablet |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | FlexLink Design Tool |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 50 R2500-2 D01 and RI20 Industrial Palletizer?
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RI20 Industrial Palletizer is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE.
How do KR 50 R2500-2 D01 and RI20 Industrial Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 scores 49/100. RI20 Industrial Palletizer scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are KR 50 R2500-2 D01 and RI20 Industrial Palletizer 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 KR 50 R2500-2 D01 and RI20 Industrial Palletizer?
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
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 vs RI20 Industrial Palletizer 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.