Yaskawa AR2010 12kg Payload 2010mm Reach 6 Axis Long Arm Welding Robot 0.03mm

Yaskawa AR2010 12kg Payload 2010mm Reach 6 Axis Long Arm Welding Robot 0.03mm

Overview

The Yaskawa MOTOMAN AR2010 is the long-reach member of the AR welding family, built for workpieces that are too large to move between stations. Its 2010 mm reach lets the torch travel along a full trailer chassis, a long shelving upright or a structural beam without a second positioner, while the 12 kg payload still accepts a water-cooled torch, wire feeder and collision sensor. Repeatability of 0.03 mm holds the torch relationship steady over that longer arm, so bead width stays even from one end of the weld to the other.

The extended arm keeps its stiffness through a reinforced upper arm and a hollow wrist that carries the torch bundle inside the structure, which is important when the cable would otherwise swing at the end of a long reach. Supplied with the YRC1000 controller and EtherNet IP, PROFINET or DeviceNet, the AR2010 integrates with travelling columns, linear tracks and turntables as easily as with a fixed fixture. Units are checked for torch TCP, wrist sealing and weld quality before dispatch, and we support layout planning for long-part cells, including track sizing and safety fencing.

Service follows the same pattern as other Yaskawa arc welding robots: torch consumables on a fixed schedule, wrist seal inspection each quarter, and axis lubrication at the YRC1000 interval. The 12 kg payload and 2010 mm reach accept standard welding packages, so torch necks and feeders are easy to source, and the 0.03 mm repeatability can be re-verified with a TCP test after a collision.

When buyers compare long-reach arc welding robots, the question is usually whether reach costs stability. On the AR2010 the 2010 mm reach, the 12 kg payload and the hollow wrist are engineered as one package, so the welding package fits at full extension and the 0.03 mm repeatability still holds. That combination is what makes the AR2010 arc welding robot a practical alternative to a second positioner.

Key Specifications

Key Advantages

• A 2010 mm reach welds long chassis, beams and uprights in one pass without an extra positioner or re-clamp.
• 12 kg payload carries a water-cooled torch, feeder and collision sensor at full extension.
• 0.03 mm repeatability keeps torch angle and contact-tip distance even along the full length of a long seam.
• The reinforced long arm stays stiff at extension, limiting whip and keeping the bead uniform.
• The hollow wrist routes the torch cable inside the arm, avoiding the swing and wear that come with a long external loop.
• YRC1000 control with EtherNet IP, PROFINET and DeviceNet links to tracks, turntables and plant PLCs.

Typical Applications

• Trailer chassis, tank shells and long vehicle frames
• Structural beams, columns and fabricated girders
• Shelving uprights, racking and long display fixtures
• Stainless steel tanks, ducts and process pipework
• Agricultural trailers, seeders and implement frames
• Aluminium extrusions and long transport profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the AR2010 payload rating?
A: The rated payload is 12 kg, which covers a water-cooled torch, wire feeder, collision sensor and mounting bracket at full reach.

Q: How far can the 2010 mm reach cover in a cell?
A: The 2010 mm reach handles long chassis, beams and uprights in a single setup, so a second positioner or re-clamp is often unnecessary.

Q: Does the longer arm affect accuracy?
A: Repeatability is 0.03 mm, and the reinforced upper arm limits deflection at extension so torch angle and contact-tip distance stay stable along the seam.

Q: What is the benefit of the hollow wrist on a long arm?
A: The torch bundle runs inside the arm instead of swinging outside it, which reduces cable wear and keeps the wrist free to rotate in confined joints.

Q: Which controller and networks are available?
A: The YRC1000 controller is standard, with EtherNet IP, PROFINET and DeviceNet for integration with tracks, turntables and plant PLCs.

Q: Can it be mounted on a linear track?
A: Yes. The arm can be mounted on floor, wall or ceiling bases and on a travelling column or linear track to extend coverage further.

Q: What materials can it weld?
A: Carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium, using MIG MAG, TIG or flux cored processes with a matched power source.

Q: What support comes with the unit?
A: Manipulator, YRC1000 controller, cables, documentation and test report, plus commissioning guidance, spare parts and remote diagnostics.