Kawasaki BX100N Industrial Robot Arm for Pick and Place

The Kawasaki BX100N is a 6-axis articulated industrial robot arm engineered specifically for high-speed pick and place,machine tending,palletizing,and material handling in automotive parts,consumer goods,and general manufacturing lines.With a 100 kg maximum payload,2,100 mm horizontal reach,and±0.2 mm positional repeatability(ISO 9283),the BX100N delivers the acceleration,settling-time precision,and duty-cycle consistency required for demanding pick-and-place logistics.This unit is supplied in New in Original Packaging(Factory Sealed)condition,compatible with the E02 controller and offering flexible mounting configurations including floor,inverted,and angle-mounted installations.

Overview&Primary Technical Specifications

Brand&Series:Kawasaki BX Series–High-Speed General-Purpose Robots

Model Part Number(MPN):BX100N

Core Category:6-Axis Articulated Industrial Robot Arm

Product Condition:New in Original Packaging(Factory Sealed)

Degrees of Freedom:6 axes

Max.Payload:100 kg

Max.Horizontal Reach:2,100 mm

Max.Vertical Reach:2,856 mm

Positional Repeatability:±0.2 mm(conforms to ISO 9283)

Max.Linear Speed(TCP):2,600 mm/s

Motion Range:Arm Rotation(JT1)±180°;Arm Out-in(JT2)+105°/−45°;Arm Up-down(JT3)+155°/−90°;Wrist Swivel(JT4)±360°;Wrist Bend(JT5)±130°;Wrist Twist(JT6)±360°

Max.Axis Speed:JT1=140°/s;JT2=120°/s;JT3=135°/s;JT4=250°/s;JT5=250°/s;JT6=360°/s

Allowable Wrist Moment:JT4/JT5=250 N•m;JT6=115 N•m

Allowable Moment of Inertia:JT4/JT5=19 kg•m²;JT6=9.7 kg•m²

Mass(Robot Arm):570 kg(floor mount);575 kg(inverted mount)

Mounting:Floor,inverted,or 15°angle installation

Ambient Operating Temperature:0°C to 45°C

Relative Humidity:35%to 85%(non-condensing)

Controller:E02 Universal Controller with AS-language programming

Power Requirement:5.0 kVA(dependent on payload and motion profile)

Integrated Functions:Air piping(∅12 mm×2 lines);internal wiring for end-effector signals(24V DC/20-pin connector)

Primary Applications:Pick and place,machine tending,palletizing,assembly,dispensing,inspection,packaging

Key Features&Engineering Performance

High-Speed Cycle Performance for Pick and Place:Axis speeds reach up to 360°/s on JT6,with TCP linear speeds up to 2,600 mm/s.This enables rapid pick-and-place cycles for lightweight automotive stampings,injection-molded parts,and electronic components.The optimized servo control algorithm reduces settling time by 20%compared to previous BX models,making this pick and place robot highly competitive for high-throughput packaging and sorting lines.

±0.2 mm Repeatability for Precision Handling:The BX100N exceeds the standard industrial robot arm repeatability benchmark of±0.3 mm,delivering±0.2 mm across the entire working envelope.This precision ensures accurate placement in machine tending applications where workpiece alignment affects secondary operations such as CNC clamping or inspection station positioning.

Ultra-Compact Base and Multiple Mounting Options:With a compact base footprint(630 mm×630 mm)and low dead weight of 570 kg,the BX100N supports floor,inverted,and 15°angle-mounted configurations.Inverted mounting conserves valuable floor space in dense automated cells,while angle mounting simplifies integration with conveyor systems and inclined feeds—a distinct advantage over heavier,floor-only designs.

Expanded Wrist Work Envelope for Versatile Gripping:Wrist bend(JT5)offers±130°motion range,allowing end-effectors to approach workpieces from steep angles without requiring complex reorientation.The wrist JT4 and JT6 both provide continuous±360°rotation,enabling unlimited conveyor-parallel tracking or multi-station palletizing patterns without cable twist restrictions.

Built-In Utility Pass-Through with 20-Pin Signal Interface:The BX100N includes factory-installed air piping(two lines,∅12 mm)and a 20-pin internal wiring harness for gripper sensors,proximity switches,and solenoid valves.The standardized 24V DC interface reduces external cable-dressing effort and minimizes failure points in high-cycle operations,contributing to MTBF figures exceeding 80,000 hours under rated conditions.

Model Code Decoding&Selection Criteria for the BX100N

The Kawasaki BX series nomenclature begins with the“BX”platform designation—a family optimized for speed and versatility across light-to-medium payload applications.The numeric“100”denotes a 100 kg maximum payload capacity at the wrist faceplate.The suffix“N”indicates the“Standard”configuration with enhanced wrist inertia ratings(19 kg·m²at JT4/JT5)and standard-reach dimensions,as opposed to“S”(short-reach)or“L”(long-reach)variants available within the BX series family.

Essential selection criteria for a high-performance pick and place robot:

Cycle Time vs.Inertia Matching:While the BX100N handles 100 kg static payload,effective acceleration degrades with high wrist inertia.For applications involving heavy end-effectors(e.g.,dual-gripper assemblies or vacuum spreader bars),verify that the combined mass×center-of-gravity offset remains within the allowable wrist moment limits(250 N·m for JT4/JT5).Exceeding these values will extend settling times and reduce effective cycles per minute.

Reach Envelope for Conveyor and Machine Access:With 2,100 mm horizontal reach and 2,856 mm vertical reach,the BX100N suits standard CNC machine tending(two lathes side-by-side)and conveyor-fed packing stations.For high-density storage racks,verify that the vertical reach covers the uppermost bin levels at the specified mounting height.

Mounting Orientation Impact on Performance:Floor mounting provides maximum dynamic stiffness.Inverted mounting reduces the effective payload by approximately 5%due to increased wrist motor loading for gravity counterbalancing.Angle mounting(15°inclination)offers a compromise between floor-space savings and stiffness—consult the E02 controller parameter tables for gravity compensation settings during commissioning.

Fieldbus and I/O Configuration:The E02 controller supports EtherNet/IP,Profinet,DeviceNet,and CC-Link.For pick-and-place cells with vision systems,ensure the selected fieldbus option provides sufficient bandwidth for real-time coordinate corrections(typical update rates≥4 ms).

Mechanical&Electrical Installation and Commissioning

Mechanical Installation Flexibility:Unlike many heavy-duty industrial robot arm models restricted to floor mounting,the BX100N offers three approved mounting orientations.For floor installations,the base plate requires M16 anchor bolts torque-tightened to 147 N·m(grade 12.9).Inverted mounting requires a reinforced overhead structure capable of supporting the robot's 575 kg mass plus dynamic reaction forces up to 3.5×static weight during emergency stops.The 15°angle mount option is particularly valuable for gravity-fed part feeding stations,reducing the need for external part-orientation mechanisms.

Electrical Wiring and Grounding:The robot ships with a 7-meter main cable set(extendable to 15 meters,optional).For high-frequency pick-and-place operations,use shielded cables for all encoder and fieldbus connections.Maintain a single-point earth ground with impedance below 100Ωto prevent ground-loop interference in sensitive sensor readings.The 20-pin end-effector connector provides three dedicated 24V DC outputs at 2A each for actuator control,plus four discrete inputs for end-of-arm tooling confirmation sensors.

Commissioning and AS-Language Programming:The BX100N runs on Kawasaki's AS programming language,accessible via the teach pendant or offline simulation software(K-ROSET).For a typical pick and place robot sequence,commissioning includes:

Absolute encoder reset and zeroing per the master-data plate reference points.

TCP definition using the four-point method for standard vacuum grippers.

Conveyor tracking setup—encoder input configuration for synchronized moving pickups.

Path smoothing application—the E02 controller's trajectory planner provides spline interpolation that reduces acceleration spikes by up to 30%,directly improving part-handling stability.

I/O handshake validation—confirm signal timing between the robot,conveyor PLC,and upstream sensors.

Safety and Noise:The BX100N complies with ISO 13849-1 Category 3 PLd safety architecture.Average acoustic noise output is below 68 dB(A),making it suitable for operator-adjacent workstations without requiring acoustic booths.

Technical&Business FAQ

What is the typical price range for a Kawasaki BX100N industrial robot arm,and what factors affect the cost?

For a New in Original Packaging(Factory Sealed)BX100N with the E02 controller and standard 7-meter cable set,pricing typically ranges from$58,000 to$85,000 USD.The final cost depends on:(1)fieldbus option board selection(EtherNet/IP,Profinet,or DeviceNet);(2)cable extension length;(3)mounting base adaptor kit for inverted or angle installations;(4)software option packages(e.g.,conveyor tracking,vision guidance interface).End-of-arm tooling(vacuum gripper,pneumatic jaws,or electromagnetic handler)and protective bellows are quoted separately.For current regional pricing,contact an authorized Kawasaki distributor with your specific configuration requirements.

Is the BX100N currently in stock,and what is the estimated shipping lead time?

Inventory status varies by region.For North American and European distribution hubs,factory-sealed units are frequently available from regional stocking programs with a 2-to 4-week shipping lead time for standard floor-mount configurations.Custom configurations(inverted mount kit,specialized fieldbus options,or extended cables)typically require 6–10 weeks from order confirmation to factory shipment.Expedited air-freight options are available but incur additional logistics costs.We recommend confirming current stock levels and wave-slot availability at the time of quotation to align with your automation project timeline.

What are the key operational differences between the BX100N and the heavier ZX300S for material handling?

The BX100N is optimized for speed and versatility:it offers higher axis speeds(up to 360°/s on JT6 versus 150°/s on the ZX300S),lower weight(570 kg vs.1,400 kg),and flexible mounting(floor/inverted/angle)compared to the floor-only ZX300S.The ZX300S,by contrast,is a heavy-duty specialist for 300 kg payloads and spot welding with significantly higher wrist torque(1,715 N·m vs.250 N·m).For typical pick and place robot duties—conveyor picking,injection molding extraction,CNC loading/unloading of parts under 80 kg—the BX100N delivers faster cycles and lower cell construction costs.For large structural assemblies exceeding 150 kg,the ZX300S is the appropriate choice.

How is Kawasaki's warranty and technical support structured for the BX100N?

The BX100N includes a 12-month standard manufacturer's warranty from the date of shipment,covering defects in materials and workmanship for the robot arm and controller.Extended warranty plans(up to 36 months)are available as an optional procurement item.Technical support includes:(1)telephone and email support during local business hours;(2)remote diagnostic assistance via the E02 controller's ethernet port;(3)on-site commissioning support(travel and accommodation quoted separately).A comprehensive spares package(encoder batteries,wrist seals,and an FRL service kit)is recommended for stocking to minimize unplanned downtime.

What shipping and packaging standards apply to the BX100N for export orders?

The BX100N is packaged in a heavy-duty wooden crate with internal anti-vibration padding,moisture barrier,and desiccant packs.The crate dimensions are approximately 1.8 m×1.6 m×2.2 m(L×W×H),with a gross shipping weight of approximately 900 kg including the controller and cable set.Shipping terms are typically FOB(Nagoya factory)or EXW(local warehouse),with Incoterms negotiable.For overseas shipments,the packaging complies with ISPM 15 heat-treatment standards for wooden materials.We strongly recommend insured marine/air freight to cover transit damage,particularly for inverted-mount bracket kits which are sensitive to impact deformation.All export documentation(commercial invoice,packing list,and country-specific certificates of origin)are provided upon shipment.