LR Mate 200iD

Overview

The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is a compact 6-axis industrial robot arm that has been in production since 2012 in various revisions, making it one of the most abundant used industrial robots on the UK market. With a 7 kg payload and 717 mm reach, it was designed for tight cells in automotive, electronics assembly, and food processing environments. The iD series introduced the slim J3 arm that allows the robot to work in very confined spaces, a key advantage for retrofitting automation into existing production lines.

FANUC's reputation for reliability is well-founded on the LR Mate 200iD: the drive units are rated for tens of thousands of hours, and FANUC's global service network means spare parts are available in the UK within 24 hours from FANUC UK's Coventry facility.

Key Specifications

• Payload: 7 kg
• Reach: 717 mm
• Degrees of Freedom: 6
• Repeatability: ±0.01 mm
• Maximum TCP speed: 5.5 m/s
• IP Rating: IP67 (full body)
• Weight: 20 kg
• Controller: R-30iB Plus (current), R-30iA (older used units)

UK Used Market

The LR Mate 200iD is one of the most accessible used industrial arms in the UK. Prices range from approximately £6,000 for older R-30iA controller units with high hours, to £16,000 for late-model R-30iB Plus units with low cycles. FANUC iRVision licences may be included or require separate activation. When inspecting a used unit, verify joint grease condition, check axis backlash on J1 and J4 (most used in pick-and-place), and confirm the controller software version is supported.

Use Cases

Pick-and-place, machine tending (CNC, injection moulding), assembly, inspection with iRVision, dispensing, and palletising. The IP67 rating makes it suitable for wet or dusty environments without additional enclosure.

Alternatives to Consider

• UR5e (~£12,000–£18,000 used): easier programming, larger UK integrator network, lower speed
• FANUC CRX-10iA: collaborative-safe version with higher payload, but higher cost
• ABB IRB 1200: comparable size and speed, strong UK support