Head to head
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD vs Kawasaki RS007L
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
FANUC3 wins
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD
Purpose-built arm for MIG and TIG welding cells
Kawasaki1 wins
Kawasaki RS007L
Compact fast arm for handling and welding
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
12 kg
Payload
7 kg
1,441 mm
Reach
930 mm
±0.02 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
145 kg
Robot mass
36 kg
2016
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD carries more payload at 12 kg. FANUC ARC Mate 100iD reaches farther at 1441 mm. FANUC ARC Mate 100iD holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm. FANUC ARC Mate 100iD is a arc welding arm and Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm, so match the pick to how the cell is guarded and how operators work around it.
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD →
- +Hollow wrist keeps torch cables protected
- +Slim arm accesses tight weld joints
- +Integrated arc welding software package
- +Fast point-to-point moves between welds
Kawasaki RS007L →
- +Compact footprint for dense cells
- +Fast cycle times for light payloads
- +IP67 wrist for coolant and spatter exposure
- +Simple integration with F60 controller tools
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD has more payload at 12 kg versus 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD has more reach at 1441 mm versus 930 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD is a arc welding arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 930 mm.