FANUC SR-6iA

The FANUC SR-6iA price is normally available by project quote rather than as one fixed global list price. The final cost can depend on the standard SR-6iA or food-grade, environmental, three-axis or other regional configuration, controller, software options, end effector, vision, fixtures, safety equipment, integration, installation, training, shipping, taxes, warranty and regional support. A robot arm or mobile system is only one part of the deployed solution. Two quotations can therefore look very different: one may cover mainly the core hardware, while another may include tooling, guarding, programming, commissioning and production acceptance.

Buyers should compare the total installed cost and the expected output, not only the robot line item. Ask the supplier to state what is included, what the customer must provide and which assumptions were used for payload, reach, cycle time and environment.

You can request a FANUC SR-6iA quote through Anton Robots to compare the complete package, delivery terms and support before ordering.

You can buy, order or request the FANUC SR-6iA through Anton Robots. We help buyers check the correct commercial route, compare the available package, understand what is included and decide whether the robot fits the intended application. FANUC SR-6iA is currently offered by FANUC through professional automation sales and integrators. Before ordering, confirm the standard SR-6iA or food-grade, environmental, three-axis or other regional configuration, controller, mounting, payload, reach, end effector, software, safety, integration and local service.

This matters because the same model name can appear in a bare-hardware quotation, a partially engineered package or a complete turnkey cell. The lowest headline price is not always the lowest-risk purchase if tooling, programming, installation or support are omitted. To begin, request a FANUC SR-6iA quote and Anton Robots can help compare the robot, application package, shipping, warranty and support.

Before choosing a supplier, verify that it is authorised or technically capable of supporting the destination and application. Ask who owns the integration, who provides commissioning and who responds after delivery. A clear responsibility matrix is especially important when the robot, tool and safety system come from different companies.

You can find the FANUC SR-6iA for sale through the manufacturer, authorised robot integrators, industrial automation suppliers and specialist marketplaces such as Anton Robots.

However, finding a listing is only the first step. Confirm the exact suffix or configuration, controller generation, condition, included cables, teach pendant, licences, tooling, safety equipment and service coverage. A listing described only by the family name may not identify the payload, reach, environment version or mounting arrangement required for your process. For professional buyers, compare the total delivered and commissioned cost rather than the arm price alone.

If you need the robot for a production deadline, also verify manufacturing lead time, integrator capacity, acceptance testing and spare-parts availability. Contact Anton Robots to review a FANUC SR-6iA offer before purchasing. Request a formal specification rather than relying on a marketplace title or promotional image. The model suffix, controller, environment version and included application package should match the quotation. Stock claims should be tied to a serialised unit or confirmed production allocation, not a generic product page.

Yes. You can request a quote for the FANUC SR-6iA through Anton Robots.

A useful quotation should identify the standard SR-6iA or food-grade, environmental, three-axis or other regional configuration, controller, teach pendant or operator interface, software, mounting, SCARA gripper, vacuum tooling, vision, lighting, conveyor tracking and fixtures, safety, engineering, programming, commissioning, training, delivery and warranty. It should also state the assumed workpiece, payload including tooling, centre of gravity, required reach positions, cycle target, utilities and operating environment.

This matters because an apparently inexpensive proposal can become more expensive once omitted hardware, integration, freight, duties or site work are added. Ask for clear exclusions and an acceptance-test plan. Anton Robots can help compare proposals on the same scope so the decision is based on deployable value rather than an incomplete base price. The supplier should be given enough application data to size the system correctly: part drawings, weight, centre of gravity, cycle target, process forces, machine layout, utilities and operator workflow. Without that information, the quotation is only a budget estimate and should not be treated as a deployable commitment.

A typical FANUC SR-6iA package may include the core robot and the items specified by the selected commercial configuration. The exact delivery varies by country, application and integrator, so request a written packing and scope list. Confirm whether the offer includes:

• Robot mechanical unit in the exact model or variant
• Compatible controller, teach pendant and cables
• Required software, communications and licences
• Scara gripper, vacuum tooling, vision, lighting, conveyor tracking and fixtures
• Mounting, fixtures, guarding and safety equipment
• Programming, commissioning and production testing
• Freight, installation, training, warranty and support

A quotation for the arm alone is not a working automation system. Compare what is included, what remains optional and what the customer must supply. You can request an itemised FANUC SR-6iA package through Anton Robots before buying.

The written scope should distinguish manufacturer-standard hardware from integrator-built equipment and customer-supplied items. It should also define documentation, source-code ownership, electrical drawings, risk assessment, manuals and acceptance testing. These deliverables affect the buyer’s ability to maintain or modify the system later.

The FANUC SR-6iA may be available for international delivery, but this depends on the manufacturer’s sales territory, destination, export rules, freight method, local certification, installation needs and support coverage. Industrial robots can require specialist crating, insurance, customs handling, unloading equipment, foundation or mounting preparation and local commissioning.

Before ordering, ask whether the quote includes freight, insurance, customs clearance, import duties, VAT or GST, local delivery, installation and return shipping for warranty work. Also confirm voltage, controller specification, language, safety documentation and whether an authorised service partner supports the destination.

International buyers should compare landed and commissioned cost, not only the factory price. Anton Robots can help request a destination-specific quotation. Confirm that local installation and service can be provided after the robot arrives. A lower overseas price may lose its advantage if the buyer must source rigging, electrical work, safety validation, programming and emergency support separately. The landed price and the commissioned price should be shown as different totals.

FANUC SR-6iA availability and delivery time can change according to the selected SR-6iA variant, controller, tooling, vision, machine-builder schedule and safety scope. Some distributors may hold a robot or demonstration unit, while most industrial projects are configured and scheduled after the application is reviewed. Lead time can also be affected by grippers, vision, process equipment, safety hardware, custom fixtures, software, factory acceptance testing, freight and site readiness.

Do not assume an online product page means immediate stock. Ask the supplier to identify whether the robot is new, demonstration, refurbished or build-to-order; the exact controller and variant; the estimated ship date; and the commissioning schedule.

If the robot is required for a shutdown or launch date, include schedule milestones and delay responsibilities in the quotation. Ask for separate dates for robot availability, tooling completion, factory acceptance, shipment, site installation and production acceptance. Delays often come from custom tooling or site readiness rather than the arm itself. The project plan should identify dependencies and the person responsible for each milestone.

Before buying the FANUC SR-6iA, confirm the written warranty period, covered components, exclusions, repair location, response process and who pays freight or engineer travel. Review SCARA maintenance, controller and software support, vision calibration, spare grippers and the local authorised service route. Also ask whether batteries, wear parts, end effectors, third-party software, customer modifications and process equipment are covered.

A robot can remain in service for many years, so long-term controller, teach pendant, motor, gearbox and cable support may matter more than a small difference in purchase price. For a production-critical installation, define escalation contacts, response expectations, backup procedures and spare-parts strategy.

You can contact Anton Robots to compare warranty and support terms before ordering. Support quality should be evaluated against the operational importance of the cell. A training-only robot can tolerate a slower response route, while a production bottleneck may need local spares, remote diagnostics and defined service escalation. Ask how software updates and replacement controller hardware will be managed over the expected life.

The FANUC SR-6iA is worth considering if its payload, reach, speed, environment rating and integration ecosystem match the process you need to automate. It offers a useful middle ground between very small SCARAs and six-axis arms when the process needs 6 kg payload, 650 mm reach and fast planar motion. It is not the right purchase if the task falls outside the robot’s rated load, workspace or process capabilities, or if the business case depends on unrealistic cycle time or unattended operation.

The decision should include tooling, safety, engineering, training, maintenance, downtime risk and expected production life. Compare alternatives using the same assumptions and test the actual parts whenever possible.

You can browse other SCARA robots or request application advice through Anton Robots before committing. To judge value, calculate output improvement, labour redeployment, scrap reduction, quality, uptime and changeover benefits against the full installed cost. Include maintenance, consumables and internal engineering time. A robot can be technically capable but commercially weak if the process volume or product stability is too low.

The standard FANUC SR-6iA has a maximum payload of 6 kg, horizontal reach of 650 mm and repeatability of ±0.01 mm. FANUC lists four axes, a vertical stroke around 210 mm and mechanical weight around 30 kg for the standard configuration.

Three-axis, food-grade and other variants can differ. Payload must include the gripper, sensors, brackets and workpiece. Check wrist inertia, vertical travel, mounting and protection requirements in addition to the headline payload and reach.

Final sizing should use the complete tool and workpiece, not only the product mass. Verify centre of gravity, wrist inertia, required orientation, acceleration and all critical poses in a 3D study. A robot operating near its limit may deliver less cycle performance and leave little capacity for future product changes. The selected supplier should confirm the specification in writing and demonstrate the critical cycle or process before the buyer approves final production acceptance.

The FANUC SR-6iA is suited to assembly, pick and place, inspection, testing, dispensing, packaging, tray handling and machine loading of small-to-medium components. Its 650 mm envelope and 6 kg payload cover larger parts than the SR-3iA while retaining high-speed SCARA motion.

Typical industries include electronics, automotive components, medical devices, consumer goods and food packaging with the appropriate version. It is not intended for complex six-axis paths or heavy material handling. Feeders, vision, fixtures and gripper response are often the main determinants of cell performance.

The integrator should observe the current process and test representative parts whenever possible. Variability in presentation, tolerances, surfaces and operator interventions can determine whether the robot meets the target. The application should be defined as a complete workflow, not only a list of robot motions. Document the assumptions used for payload, reach, environment and throughput so later changes can be priced and assessed without weakening the original safety or performance case.

FANUC SR-6iA uses compatible FANUC control platforms and supports iRProgrammer for web-based programming, with optional teach pendant and integrated functions such as iRVision, conveyor tracking and communication networks. The quote should identify the controller cabinet, software licences, I/O, fieldbus and user access.

Integrating a SCARA includes feeder control, vision calibration, reject logic, interlocks and machine communications. Require backups, electrical drawings, program documentation and ownership of the source code.

Ask how changeovers and new product recipes will be supported. Ask for program backups, source-code access, electrical drawings, network settings, user permissions and recovery instructions. The buyer should be able to restore operation after a controller replacement or software fault. Cybersecurity and plant-network approval should also be addressed before the system is connected. Anton Robots can help compare FANUC SR-6iA proposals on the same application scope, including tooling, safety, commissioning, delivery, warranty and local support.

Yes. FANUC SR-6iA is a high-speed industrial SCARA robot, not an unrestricted collaborative robot. A 6 kg payload, fast arm movement and gripper can create impact, pinch and trapping hazards.

The surrounding process may include feeders, presses, conveyors, sharp parts or hot equipment. A risk assessment may require enclosures, fencing, interlocked access, light curtains, scanners and controlled restart. Food-grade construction changes hygiene and protection, not collaboration status. Safe procedures for jam clearing, tooling change and maintenance should be included.

Safety must be validated for the robot, tool, workpiece, process and surrounding machines together. A manufacturer safety function is only one component of the final system. The integrator should provide the risk assessment, safety validation report, operating procedures and training required by the destination workplace. The selected supplier should confirm the specification in writing and demonstrate the critical cycle or process before the buyer approves final production acceptance.

Select the exact SR-6iA from the environment and motion requirement. The standard four-axis version provides 6 kg payload and 650 mm reach. FANUC also offers food-grade or environmental construction and a three-axis H version for applications that do not need wrist rotation.

Confirm the required mounting, cable exit, coating, lubricant, IP protection, vertical stroke and controller. A food or washdown claim should be checked against the exact model and cleaning chemical. Buying the wrong suffix can create hygiene, motion or maintenance problems later.

Tool selection should be demonstrated with the real part range and expected contamination, wear or surface variation. Include spare fingers, cups, seals, cables and calibration procedures. Vision performance should be tested under production lighting and at the required throughput, not only in a controlled demonstration. Document the assumptions used for payload, reach, environment and throughput so later changes can be priced and assessed without weakening the original safety or performance case.

Choose the FANUC SR-6iA when the task is mainly fast horizontal transfer with vertical insertion and one wrist rotation. A six-axis robot is better when the tool must tilt, reach around obstacles or approach parts from many angles.

The SCARA can provide shorter cycle time, smaller footprint and simpler mechanics for suitable tasks, but it has less orientation freedom. Compare payload including tooling, envelope, vertical stroke, accuracy, process path, mounting and total system cost. A simulation with the real fixtures and part sequence is the safest way to decide.

Compare alternatives using the same assumptions for tooling, safety, integration, delivery and support. A lower-payload or simpler robot may be better when it achieves the task with less footprint and engineering, while a larger model may provide useful future margin. Document why the selected configuration is the best fit. Anton Robots can help compare FANUC SR-6iA proposals on the same application scope, including tooling, safety, commissioning, delivery, warranty and local support.

A complete FANUC SR-6iA quote should identify the exact variant, controller, programming interface, mounting, payload, reach, stroke and environmental rating. Include the gripper, feeder, vision, lighting, conveyor tracking, fixtures, guarding, electrical panel, programming, commissioning and training. Define the target cycle, product variants, placement accuracy, inspection logic and acceptance test. The proposal should include delivery, installation, warranty, spare tooling and service response.

Ask for a demonstration using representative parts if throughput is central to the business case. The quote should finish with measurable acceptance criteria such as cycle time, placement accuracy, uptime, changeover time and successful handling of defined part variants.

Payment milestones and warranty start should be linked to clear project stages. This converts a hardware purchase into an accountable automation project. The selected supplier should confirm the specification in writing and demonstrate the critical cycle or process before the buyer approves final production acceptance.