FANUC LR Mate 200iD 7kg Payload 6 Axis Robot for Home Appliance Assembly

Overview

Home appliance assembly lines are brutal in a quiet way. Takt time is short, the mix changes with every model launch, and the work itself - screwdriving a panel, seating a motor bracket, pressing a gasket, checking a clip - needs small, precise motions repeated thousands of times a shift. Add line-side space that is always tighter than the layout drawing promised, and staff turnover that keeps resetting your quality baseline, and it becomes clear why a small, fast, repeatable arm makes the difference. This one is built for that job: a compact body that fits between stations, a wrist precise enough to start screws without cross-threading, and a sealed, washdown-capable structure that survives a plant that cleans aggressively.

Advantages

- Fits line-side stations: a small footprint and slim forearm let the robot work between conveyors and fixtures without a layout rebuild.
- Fast, short moves: quick axis speeds keep every pick, insert and screw inside the takt time.
- Precision where it counts: tight repeatability means screws start cleanly, connectors seat, and clips engage without rework.
- Handles real assembly tooling: enough wrist capacity for screwdrivers, grippers and vacuum tools with their cable weight.
- Washdown-ready construction: sealed body and wrist options suit plants that clean equipment with water and detergent.
- Stable quality across shifts: the same motion every cycle keeps defect rates flat regardless of operator turnover.
- Low energy, low service demand: efficient servo drive and simple maintenance keep running cost down.

Integration

- Compact controller: a Mate-class cabinet fits into crowded line-side electrical rooms.
- Open fieldbus options: EtherCAT, DeviceNet and PROFINET connect the robot to line PLCs, MES terminals and safety logic without custom gateways.
- Assembly peripherals ready: screwdriver controllers, torque monitoring, vacuum grippers and force sensors integrate through standard I/O and fieldbus blocks.
- Vision ready: iRVision options allow part location and presence checks on moving or loosely positioned components.
- Common programming platform: integrators already running FANUC cells reuse the same teach pendant workflow and safety routines.
- Spares commonality: shared FANUC parts and a global service network keep mean time to repair short.

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