The MELFA is a Industrial Arm developed by Mitsubishi Electric (Japan). Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 21 kg, reach 649 mm.
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Overview
It is one of the smallest 20kg payload robots in the industry, and it can be integrated into narrow devices and processes with limited operating ranges.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
MELFA ASSISTA revealed at Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2020
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- standard industrial
- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 21 kg
- Reach
- 649 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.02 mm
- Weight
- 21 kg
- TCP speed
- 4.2 m/s
- IP rating
- IP30
- Mounting
- floor, ceiling, wall-mounted
- Controller
- CR800-02VQ
- Safety cert.
- NRTL, CSA
- Force limiting
- Yes
- Maturity
- commercial
Company profile
- Founded
- 1921
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 6
Other11
- Cycle Time S
- 0.7
- Max Speed M S
- 4.2
- Melfa Fr Plus
- Offers reduced positioning time and improved trajectory accuracy with the 'MELFA High Drive function' and supports a wider range of applications with 'expanded force sensor lineup'.
- Model Variants
- RV-2FRL-Q,RV-2FRLB-Q
- Operating Temp
- 0°C to 40°C
- Melfa Smart Plus
- Advanced intelligent functions provide leading-edge functions for all phases of customer’s operations, from design and startup through to operation and maintenance.
- Software Platform
- MELSOFT RT ToolBox3
- Intelligent Options
- By utilizing for advanced options such as teaching box, high precision vision sensors and force sensor, it can automate the advanced work that couldn't be done until now.
- Additional Information
- The robot features a cycle time of 0.7 seconds for specific movements.,Supports various mounting options including floor, ceiling, and custom wall-mounted types.,All axes use AC servo motors, enhancing performance and efficiency.
- Vertical Articulated Robot
- Capable of covering a large work area and large load capacity. Suitable for a broad range of layouts, from complex assemble and processing to transporting machine parts.
- Horizontal Articulated Robot
- Ideal for a wide range of fields, from high-volume production of foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals that demands fast operation, through to assembly work where high levels of precision are required.
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Company milestones
- Oct 2020DeploymentMELFA ASSISTA revealed at Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2020
- Jul 2014AwardR&D 100 Award for MELFA-3D Vision system
- 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launches in the Americas
- 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launch
- 1954MilestoneBecame a public entity
- —MilestoneFirst vertical-axle hydraulic generator
- —MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneRV-20FRL product page
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MELFA?
- The MELFA is developed by Mitsubishi Electric, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the MELFA?
- The MELFA is a Industrial Arm made by Mitsubishi Electric.
- How much does the MELFA cost?
- Pricing for the MELFA is not publicly listed — contact Mitsubishi Electric for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the MELFA?
- Key specifications of the MELFA: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 21 kg, reach 649 mm, repeatability ±0.02 mm.
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