Collaborative Robots
6 robots of the RC collaborative series, 5 to 10 kg payload and 906 to 1801 mm reach. Three of them — RC09-05-W, RC13-10-W and RC18-05-W — are collaborative welding robots. Any robot in the series can be hand-guided: the operator leads the torch along the seam and the robot records the path, instead of programming coordinates — which is why they suit one-off work and frequent changeovers. Collision detection stops the arm to protect the robot and the equipment around it; an emergency-stop board independent of the control system and a dual-circuit safety relay handle the stop itself. Working without a fence is not a property of the model — it depends on a risk assessment of the specific cell. Against a fenced six-axis robot they lose on cycle time.
Not sure which model fits?
Send the part weight, the reach you need and the cycle. We will name the model — and say plainly if a robot is not the right answer for it.
Collaborative robots designed to work alongside people without safety fencing, subject to a risk assessment of the complete cell. 6 models — general-purpose arms and welding (-W) versions — from 5 to 10 kg payload, reach 906 to 1801 mm.
Any robot in the series can be hand-guided: the operator leads the torch along the seam and the robot records the path, instead of programming coordinates. The -W suffix marks the welding version, -J the laser version.
Cobots suit short runs and frequent changeovers, where hand-guiding a new path is quicker than writing a program in coordinates. For continuous production of one part all shift, compare against a fenced industrial arm.
Compare models
| Model | Maximum payload | Reach | Repeatability | Degrees of freedom | Robot weight | Body protection | Matching electrical cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative robot RC09-05 | 5 kg | 906 mm | ±0.02 mm | 6 axes | 22.5 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
| Collaborative robot RC13-10 | 10 kg | 1320 mm | ±0.03 mm | 6 axes | 37.8 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
| Collaborative robot RC18-05 | 5 kg | 1801 mm | ±0.04 mm | 6 axes | 48 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
| Collaborative welding robot RC09-05-W | 5 kg | 906 mm | ±0.02 mm | 6 axes | 25 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
| Collaborative welding robot RC13-10-W | 10 kg | 1320 mm | ±0.03 mm | 6 axes | 37.8 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
| Collaborative welding robot RC18-05-W | 5 kg | 1801 mm | ±0.04 mm | 6 axes | 48 kg | IP54 | X2/X3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We will tell you honestly when your application needs a guarded cell instead.
For continuous production of one part all shift, compare against a fenced industrial arm: tell us the run length and the cycle you need and we will say which fits.
The suffix says what the robot is equipped for, not how it is taught: -W is the welding version, -J the laser version.
The RC18-05 has the longest reach in the series: 1801 mm at 5 kg payload.
Technical support is online: our engineers consult on setup, programming questions and fault-finding by video call. Spare parts are shipped directly from the factory.
CRP production is certified to ISO 9001, and the factory reports its products are certified to an MTBF above 100,000 hours.