MOTOMAN YASKAWA SP185 R
Robot details
The YASKAWA MOTOMAN SP185R is a powerful 6-axis shelf-mounted spot welding and handling robot engineered for high-performance automotive manufacturing and heavy-duty industrial automation. Designed for overhead installation, the SP185R maximizes usable workspace beneath the robot while minimizing floor space requirements, making it an ideal solution for high-density robotic production lines.
With an impressive 185 kg payload capacity and an extended 3,140 mm working reach, the SP185R can easily support large spot welding guns, servo-controlled welding systems, grippers, and heavy end-of-arm tooling. Its elevated mounting configuration allows the robot to operate efficiently in applications where downward access is required, such as automotive body assembly and steel structure fabrication.
The robot is powered by the advanced YRC1000 controller, delivering high-speed processing, intelligent motion control, precise trajectory performance, and seamless integration into Industry 4.0 production environments. Combined with Yaskawa’s Sigma-7 servo drive technology, the SP185R achieves exceptional cycle times, high energy efficiency, and outstanding process reliability.
Its slim-profile design allows installation in confined workspaces while enabling high robot density within production cells. Optimized servo gun control, DC timer technology, spot monitoring, and waveform analysis contribute to improved welding quality, enhanced process control, and increased throughput. A wide wrist motion range further improves accessibility and simplifies programming of complex spot welding applications.
The SP185R is particularly suitable for automotive Body-in-White (BIW) production, automated welding cells, and material handling applications where long reach, high payload, and overhead mounting capabilities are essential.
Robot applications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Robot Type | 6-Axis Shelf-Mounted Spot Welding & Handling Robot |
| Controller | YRC1000 |
| Number of Axes | 6 |
| Payload Capacity | 185 kg |
| Horizontal Reach | 3,140 mm |
| Vertical Reach | 4,782 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight | 1,830 kg |
| Power Consumption | 5.0 kVA |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mounted / Overhead |
Motor Axis Speeds
| Axis | Maximum Speed |
|---|---|
| S Axis | 90 °/s |
| L Axis | 85 °/s |
| U Axis | 85 °/s |
| R Axis | 120 °/s |
| B Axis | 120 °/s |
| T Axis | 190 °/s |
Key Features
Shelf-Mounted Configuration
- Overhead installation capability
- Extended working space below robot
- Reduced factory floor occupation
- Ideal for complex automotive production lines
- Optimized access to large workpieces
Heavy-Duty Spot Welding Performance
- 185 kg payload capacity
- Support for large servo welding guns
- High wrist moment and inertia ratings
- Suitable for heavy tooling and grippers
- Stable and accurate welding performance
Advanced Automation Features
- Sigma-7 servo drive technology
- Spot monitoring and diagnostics
- Waveform graphing capabilities
- Optimized DC timer technology
- Enhanced production efficiency
Main Applications
The SP185R is ideal for:
- Resistance Spot Welding
- Automotive Body-in-White (BIW)
- Vehicle Body Assembly
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Chassis Production
- Automotive Components Manufacturing
- Material Handling
- Heavy Industrial Automation
- Robotic Welding Cells
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems
YRC1000 Controller Features
The YRC1000 controller provides:
- Advanced motion control
- High-speed robot processing
- Superior path accuracy
- Multi-robot synchronization
- External axis integration
- Industry 4.0 connectivity
- Ethernet communication
- Advanced diagnostics
- Functional safety technology
- Simplified robot programming
Main Advantages
- High 185 kg payload capacity
- Long 3,140 mm working reach
- Shelf-mounted installation
- Excellent repeatability
- Outstanding energy efficiency
- Reduced floor space usage
- High-density production capability
- Fast cycle times
- Support for heavy spot welding guns
- Optimized for automotive manufacturing
