The YK500TW is a Industrial Arm developed by Yamaha Robotics (Japan), launched 2012. Key specifications: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 26,27 kg, mounting floor, wall.
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Overview
YAMAHA'S Next-Generation SCARA Robot: The YK-TW Omnidirectional Type. Resolves the shortcomings of previous SCARA and parallel-link robots. Offers both superior positioning accuracy and high speed.
At a glance
- Built for assembly
- Used across automotive and general manufacturing
- Programmed through ROBOGUIDE
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Rated for operation at Constant ambient temperature
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Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- small payload
- Repeatability
- ±0.01 mm
- Weight
- 26,27 kg
- Mounting
- floor, wall
- Controller
- RCX240
- Programming
- teach pendant
- Tool flange
- ISO 9409-1
- Safety cert.
- CE, ISO 10218-1, UL 1740
- Industries
- automotive, metal_fabrication
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Company profile
- Founded
- 1984
Detailed specifications
What it is built for5
- Duty Cycle
- continuous 24 7
- Industries
- automotive,general manufacturing
- Applications
- pick and place,palletizing
- Sub Category
- scara
- Primary Applications
- assembly
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 6
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- ROBOGUIDE
- Fieldbus Protocols
- modbus tcp,ethernet ip
- Teach Pendant Type
- wired button
Safety & certification3
- Operating Temp
- Constant ambient temperature
- Temperature Range Max C
- 45
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
Buying & support12
- Price Tier
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- YK350TW,YK500TW
- Price Currency
- USD
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 100
- Price On Request
- false
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,DE,JP,CN
- Service Network Density
- global
Other details52
- Mtbf Hours
- 10000
- Mttr Hours
- 2.5
- User Wiring
- 0.15sq×8wires
- Cycle Time S
- 0.29
- Travel Limit
- 1.Soft limit 2.Mechanical stopper(X,Y,Z axis)
- Arm Length Mm
- 350
- Rotation Angle
- ±225°
- Tool Current A
- 10
- Tool Voltage V
- 24
- Analog Io Count
- 8
- Cycle Time Secs
- 0.29
- Ip Rating Wrist
- IP67
- Safe Zone Count
- 4
- Safety Io Pairs
- 16
- Digital Io Count
- 32
- Path Accuracy Mm
- 0.1
- Tool Changer Iso
- ATI
- Dual Check Safety
- true
- Maximum Speed M S
- 5.6,6.8,1.5,3000
- Vibration Damping
- none
- E Stop Response Ms
- 50
- Iot Cloud Platform
- KUKA Connect
- Maximum Payload Kg
- 5,4,3
- Typical Roi Months
- 12
- Mes Erp Integration
- SAP,Siemens MES
- Digital Twin Support
- true
- Robot Cable Length M
- Standard:3.5m,Option:5m, 10m
- Inertia Capacity Kgm2
- 0.05
- Max Joint Speed Deg S
- 300
- Pneumatic Lines Count
- 2
- Programming Languages
- TP/KAREL
- Electrical Lines Count
- 10
- Internal Cable Routing
- through arm
- Predictive Maintenance
- ml based
- Ros Industrial Support
- vendor supported
- Repeatability Z Axis Mm
- ±0.01
- Standard Cycle Time Sec
- 0.32,0.38,0.29
- Tool Flange Diameter Mm
- 150
- Cycle Time 25 305 25 Sec
- 1.8
- Repeatability Xy Axes Mm
- ±0.01
- Maximum Payload Rcx240 Kg
- 3
- Maximum Payload Rcx340 Kg
- 4
- Spare Parts Lead Time Days
- 5
- Expected Service Life Years
- 10
- Integration Cost Multiplier
- 2.5
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- IEC 62443 SL1
- Offline Programming Software
- ROBOGUIDE
- Repeatability R Axis Degrees
- ±0.01°
- Teach Pendant Display Inches
- 7
- Joint Position Resolution Deg
- 0.01
- User Tubing Outer Diameter Mm
- 6
- R Axis Tolerable Moment Of Inertia Kgm2
- {"rated":0.005,"maximum":0.05}
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Company milestones
- Sep 2022MilestoneFAZER R G2 shown at Drone Summit
- Aug 2022LaunchFAZER R G2 delivery model announced
- Oct 2016LaunchFAZER R G2 announced
- 2025MilestoneRobotics companies merged
- 2019MilestoneYamaha Robotics Holdings established
- 2017DeploymentRental and service provision begins in Japan
- 2016PartnershipYamaha and Astral Aerial deal in Kenya
- 1984MilestoneRobotics business launched
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the YK500TW?
- The YK500TW is developed by Yamaha Robotics, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the YK500TW?
- The YK500TW is a Industrial Arm made by Yamaha Robotics.
- How much does the YK500TW cost?
- Pricing for the YK500TW is not publicly listed — contact Yamaha Robotics for a quote.
- When was the YK500TW launched?
- The YK500TW was launched in 2012.
- What are the key specifications of the YK500TW?
- Key specifications of the YK500TW: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 26,27 kg, mounting floor, wall, controller RCX240.
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