Buying guide
Best 6-Axis Industrial Robots for Manufacturing Automation
These four six-axis industrial robots cover different manufacturing requirements. The BRTIRSE2013F is specified for spraying in hazardous environments. The BRTIRSE2013A is designed for spraying, coating and accessory handling. The BRTIRUS2550A offers the highest stated payload and a broad range of manufacturing applications. The BRTIR-IM05 is specified for injection moulding, CNC tending, assembly and material handling in small-batch production with frequent product changes.
The products compared
Every option in this guide, side by side.
6-Axis Industrial Spraying Robot BRTIRSE2013F
6-Axis Industrial Spraying Robot BRTIRSE2013F
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6-Axis Multifunctional Loading Robot BRTIRUS2550A
6-Axis Multifunctional Loading Robot BRTIRUS2550A
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How to choose
Start with the task you need to automate, then check payload and axis count. Reach also differs between the models where it is specified, so compare it with the required working area. For changing production, the BRTIR-IM05 has programmable or reprogrammable control and is listed for small-batch work with frequent product changes.
1Application Match the robot to the process. Choose between spraying and coating models, a multifunctional robot for handling and wider manufacturing tasks, or a robot specified for injection moulding, CNC tending, assembly and material handling.
2Payload Compare the robot's stated payload with the tool, workpiece or load required by the process. The listed payloads range from 5 kg to 50 kg.
3Axis count All four products have six axes. Use this as a common configuration requirement, but confirm any additional motion, joint-range and installation requirements separately because they are not fully specified here.
4Reach Reach differs where it is provided: the spraying robots list 2,000 mm, while the multifunctional loading robot lists 2,550 mm. The BRTIR-IM05 has no reach value specified. Compare the stated reach with the planned work area.
5Production pattern and control For small-batch production with frequent product changes, the BRTIR-IM05 is specifically listed with programmable or reprogrammable control. The other products do not provide equivalent production-pattern information in the supplied data.
Compare at a glance
The products, attribute by attribute.
| Attribute | 6-Axis Industrial Spraying Robot BRTIRSE2013F | 6-Axis Multifunctional Loading Robot BRTIRUS2550A | 6-Axis Injection Molding Robot BRTIR-IM05 | 6-Axis Spraying Robot BRTIRSE2013A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis count | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Payload | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Application | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Frequently asked questions
What is a six-axis industrial robot used for?
A six-axis industrial robot can be specified for tasks such as spraying, coating, material handling, palletising, packaging, assembly, welding, injection moulding, CNC tending, cutting and deburring. The suitable application depends on the robot model and production process.
How do I choose the right payload for a manufacturing robot?
Compare the stated payload with the complete load required by the task, including the tool and workpiece where applicable. The robots in this guide have listed payloads of 5 kg, 13 kg or 50 kg. The supplied data does not provide payload-at-reach charts or load-centre conditions, so these should be confirmed for the intended cell.
Why does reach matter when selecting an industrial robot?
Reach helps indicate whether the robot can cover the planned work area. The listed reach is 2,000 mm for both spraying robots and 2,550 mm for the BRTIRUS2550A. Reach is not specified for the BRTIR-IM05, so that figure requires confirmation.
What should I check when selecting a robot for spraying?
Check that spraying or coating is a stated application, then compare payload, reach and protection details with the planned process. The BRTIRSE2013F is listed for hazardous-environment spraying with IP65 plus explosion-proof protection. The BRTIRSE2013A is listed for spraying and coating with IP65 wrist protection and IP68 body protection. Site compliance and process-specific requirements need separate confirmation.
Are six-axis robots suitable for injection moulding and assembly?
The products in this guide show that six-axis robots can be listed for injection moulding and assembly. The BRTIRUS2550A includes both applications among several manufacturing uses, while the BRTIR-IM05 is listed for injection moulding, CNC tending, assembly and material handling.