Yaskawa Motoman SP210
Heavy duty spot welding robot for body shop lines
The Yaskawa SP210 is a 210 kg [payload](glossary:payload), 2702 mm [reach](glossary:reach) six-axis arm built for heavy [spot welding](applications:spot-welding). It runs on the YRC1000 controller with 0.05 mm [repeatability](glossary:repeatability). Floor mount only, with an IP67 wrist and IP54 body.
Specifications
Manufacturer-class reference figures
- Brand
- Yaskawa
- Class
- spot welding
- Payload
- 210 kg
- Reach
- 2702 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.05 mm
- Axes
- 6
- Robot mass
- 1080 kg
- Protection
- IP67 wrist / IP54 body
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Introduced
- Not confirmed
- Mounting
- Floor
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- 210 kg payload carries heavy servo weld guns, transformers, and full dress packs.
- 2702 mm reach covers wide body-in-white fixtures from a single pedestal.
- 0.05 mm repeatability keeps weld tip location tight over long production runs.
- IP67 wrist plus IP54 body handles typical spot weld splatter and shop dust.
Consider
- Floor mount only, no ceiling or shelf option, so cell layout must plan the pedestal from the start.
- Body rating is IP54, so heavy washdown or foundry-grade exposure is outside the intended envelope.
- 1080 kg arm mass drives base plate design and shipping and rigging plans.
- YRC1000 controller; verify weld timer and fieldbus options against your line PLC and safety architecture.
In the field
How this arm shows up on real lines
The SP210 is Yaskawa's heavy spot weld arm, sized for 210 kg payload at 2702 mm reach. It targets body-in-white lines where a large weld gun and dress pack push lighter arms to their limits. A peer to compare on the site is the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 at lighter payload with similar reach.
Payload capacity leaves headroom for a servo weld gun, transformer, and full wrist dress package without derating for reach at typical spot poses. The 2702 mm envelope reaches across a fixture from a single pedestal, which can cut robot count in some cells. Verify torque at your gun offset before finalizing tooling.
Repeatability is 0.05 mm, which supports consistent tip landing weld after weld. That precision also helps with tip dress cycles and electrode wear management. Program tip service moves against the same fixture datum for best results.
Mount is floor only, so ceiling and shelf layouts are off the table for this arm. Arm mass is 1080 kg, so plan a stiff base plate and confirm foundation loads for your cycle rate. Shipping and installation should account for the crate weight and lift plan.
The IP67 wrist survives weld splatter and cooling water spray at the tool, while the IP54 body handles typical shop dust. This is not a washdown or foundry arm, so heavy hosing or molten metal exposure is outside spec. Standard weld cell curtains and splatter shielding are still recommended.
The YRC1000 controller drives the six servo axes and integrates with common weld timers over standard fieldbus options. Pair with safety PLC integration, e-stop relays, or a SICK safety scanner depending on cell access needs. For lighter spot welding duty, the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 or a FANUC equivalent may fit better.
Where it lands
This model against its closest alternatives
Alternatives to consider
Common questions
- What is the payload of the Yaskawa Motoman SP210?
- The Yaskawa Motoman SP210 has a rated payload of 210 kg.
- What is the reach of the Yaskawa Motoman SP210?
- The Yaskawa Motoman SP210 has a maximum reach of 2702 mm.
- How precise is the Yaskawa Motoman SP210?
- Its rated repeatability is ±0.05 mm across 6 axes.
- What is the Yaskawa Motoman SP210 used for?
- Typical applications include spot welding. It is a spot welding robot from Yaskawa.
- What controller does the Yaskawa Motoman SP210 use?
- The Yaskawa Motoman SP210 runs on the YRC1000 controller.