HC10DTP

Overview

The Yaskawa Motoman HC10DTP is a six-axis collaborative robot arm manufactured by Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan, sold under the Motoman brand in Europe and North America. It is the current-generation version of the original HC10DT, adding improved thru-arm utility routing (the "TP" suffix standing for Thru-wrist cable Plus). With a 10 kg payload and 1,200 mm horizontal reach, it targets assembly, machine tending, and pick-and-place tasks in environments where hygiene or washdown requirements make full IP67 protection essential.

Key Specifications

• Payload: 10 kg
• Horizontal reach: 1,200 mm
• Vertical reach: 2,400 mm
• Degrees of freedom: 6
• IP rating: IP67 (full arm and wrist)
• Max TCP speed (collaborative mode): 1.0 m/s
• Max TCP speed (non-collaborative mode): 2.0 m/s
• Controller: YRC1000 or YRC1000micro
• Tool flange: ISO 9409-1 standard
• Lubricant: NSF H1 food-grade grease throughout

The HC10DTP routes an M8 A-coded I/O connector, a Category 6 Ethernet cable, and an air supply through the arm, eliminating external dress packages that can snag in confined workcells. The YRC1000micro controller is substantially smaller than most industrial robot controllers and can mount inside a standard control cabinet.

Use Cases

The HC10DTP is used in food and beverage assembly, pharmaceutical dispensing and kitting, and automotive sub-assembly. Its IP67 rating and food-grade grease make it suitable for zones requiring daily washdown. The thru-arm routing simplifies integration with camera systems, suction tooling, and pneumatic grippers by keeping cables protected and out of the work envelope. In the UK, it has been deployed at contract manufacturers in the East Midlands for screwdriving and press-fit assembly alongside operators on mixed lines.

Buying Used

The Yaskawa Motoman HC10DTP and its predecessor HC10DT appear on the European secondhand market through Surplex, Machineseeker, and Yaskawa Motoman's own certified pre-owned programme. Expect to pay between £15,000 and £25,000 for a used HC10DT or HC10DTP in the UK depending on age and hours. Yaskawa's YRC1000 controller is a reliable unit; verify the software version against the arm firmware and request joint logs to check for any joint replacement history. The HC10DT (earlier model without thru-wrist routing) is more common used and shares most of the same kinematics.

Alternatives to Consider

• Universal Robots UR10e: 12.5 kg payload and a much larger UK resale market, though only IP54 protection.
• ABB GoFa CRB 15000: Higher TCP speed and IP67 with a growing distributor network in the UK.
• FANUC CRX-10iA: Tablet-based pendant and FANUC's global service network, though IP54 rated.