Meca500 vs RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing RobotChina
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot$20,000
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot1,200 mm
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot20 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot6
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Meca500—
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robotcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot$20,000
Warranty
- Meca500—
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- Meca500—
- RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robotregional
RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robotindustrial-armFoshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. 58.9Product Score | ||
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 330 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 20 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot is listed at $20,000.
How do Meca500 and RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Meca500 compare to RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are Meca500 and RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot 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 Meca500 and RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot?
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
Meca500 vs RPH-1200D Parallel Packing Robot 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.