MOTOMAN YASKAWA GP280 L

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The YASKAWA MOTOMAN GP280L is a high-performance 6-axis industrial robot engineered for heavy-duty material handling, machine tending, assembly, palletizing, and large component manipulation. Featuring an impressive 280 kg payload capacity and an extended 3,114 mm reach, the GP280L is designed to handle large workpieces while maintaining exceptional speed, precision, and reliability. 

Powered by the advanced YASKAWA YRC1000 controller, the GP280L combines high-speed motion control with outstanding stability and productivity. Its parallel-link design provides superior rigidity and excellent performance when handling heavy loads with high inertia. The robot is particularly well suited for demanding industrial environments where long reach and high payload capacity are essential. 

The GP280L is widely used across:

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Electric vehicle battery production
  • Metal fabrication
  • Heavy machinery industries
  • Industrial assembly
  • Material handling systems
  • Palletizing and packaging operations
  • CNC machine tending

Main Applications

Material Handling

  • Heavy component handling
  • Large workpiece transfer
  • Production line automation
  • Material flow management
  • Industrial logistics

Machine Tending

  • CNC machine loading
  • CNC machine unloading
  • Machining centers
  • Flexible manufacturing cells

Assembly

  • Large component assembly
  • Automotive components
  • Battery module handling
  • Precision positioning tasks

Palletizing & Packaging

  • Heavy-load palletizing
  • Packaging automation
  • End-of-line operations
  • Logistics support

Dispensing & Gluing

  • Adhesive application
  • Sealant dispensing
  • Automated bonding processes

Jigless Manufacturing

  • Robotic positioning systems
  • Multi-robot cooperation
  • Flexible production systems 

Key Advantages

✅ High payload capacity of 280 kg.

✅ Extended reach of 3,114 mm.

✅ Parallel-link kinematics for maximum rigidity.

✅ Excellent performance with high-inertia loads. 

✅ High-speed axis performance and acceleration. 

✅ Reduced interference design for dense workcells. 

✅ Easy integration into complex automation systems. 

✅ Suitable for palletizing, assembly, and machine tending. 

✅ Optional Functional Safety Unit (FSU) available.

✅ Industry 4.0 ready through the YRC1000 controller.

YRC1000 Controller Features

  • Compact, high-performance controller
  • Smart Pendant support
  • INFORM III programming language
  • Multi-robot synchronization
  • Ethernet communication
  • EtherNet/IP support
  • PROFINET compatibility
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Functional Safety Unit (FSU)
  • Industry 4.0 integration 

Why Choose a Used or Refurbished YASKAWA GP280L?

A professionally refurbished YASKAWA GP280L offers the same industrial-grade performance as a new robot while significantly reducing capital investment.

Benefits

  • Lower acquisition costs
  • Faster delivery times
  • Fully tested and inspected systems
  • Proven YASKAWA reliability
  • Worldwide spare parts availability
  • Reduced project lead times
  • Sustainable automation solution

The GP280L is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking to automate heavy-duty handling, large-part processing, assembly, palletizing, and machine tending applications while maximizing productivity and ROI.

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General Specifications

Feature Value
Manufacturer YASKAWA MOTOMAN
Model GP280L
Controller YRC1000
Robot Type 6-Axis Industrial Robot
Payload Capacity 280 kg
Maximum Reach 3,114 mm
Vertical Reach 3,552 mm
Repeatability ±0.10 mm
Robot Weight 2,390 kg
Power Requirement 7.5 kVA
Mounting Type Floor Mounted  

Axis Speeds

Axis Maximum Speed
S 110°/s
L 90°/s
U 90°/s
R 125°/s
B 125°/s
T 205°/s  

Protection Class

Component Protection Rating
Robot Body IP54
Wrist IP67
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