Desktop and mini robots
Seven EFORT models from 7 kg at 713 mm to 16 kg at 944 mm, including three- and four-axis variants built for flat pick and place where a six-axis wrist adds nothing. Bodies are IP54 to IP65 with IP67 wrists on the six-axis models; cabinets are IP20 with IP54 optional. Figures below are from the manufacturer datasheets.
| Model | Axes | Payload | Reach | Repeatability | Arm weight | Robot IP | Cabinet IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER7-700 | 6 | 7 kg | 713 mm | ±0.02 mm | 36 kg | IP65 / IP67 (wrist) | IP20 |
| ER7-900 | 6 | 7 kg | 911 mm | ±0.03 mm | 38 kg | IP65 / IP67 (wrist) | IP20 |
| ER12-1400 | 6 | 12 kg | 1,391 mm | ±0.03 mm | 90 kg | IP65 / IP67 (wrist) | IP20 / IP54 optional |
| ER10-3-900 | 3 | 10 kg | 860 mm | ±0.05 mm | 30 kg | IP54 | IP20 |
| ER10-4-900 | 4 | 10 kg | 860 mm | ±0.05 mm | 35 kg | IP54 | IP20 |
| ER16-3-900 | 3 | 16 kg | 944 mm | ±0.03 mm | 56 kg | IP65 | IP20 / IP54 optional |
| ER16-4-900 | 4 | 16 kg | 944 mm | ±0.03 mm | 58 kg | IP65 | IP20 / IP54 optional |
Source: EFORT per-model datasheets, 2024. The ER3-600, ER10-700, ER10-900, ER8-1300, ER10-1100, ER12-900 and ER15-1400 are on the industrial robots page with the rest of the six-axis range.
Where these are used
- Machine tending — injection moulding, small presses, CNC, where the arm sits beside the machine and the cell fits on two square metres.
- Assembly and screwdriving — electronics, connectors, small appliances, usually with a vision camera and a force sensor.
- Pick and place — trays, magazines, cartons; the three- and four-axis versions do this faster and cheaper than a six-axis arm.
- Dispensing — adhesive, sealant and lubricant beads on small parts, where repeatability rather than payload decides the result.
Frequently asked questions
What is a three- or four-axis version for?
Flat pick and place. If the part is always picked and placed with the same tool orientation — cartons off a conveyor, trays into a magazine, bottles into a case — the wrist axes do nothing but add cost, mass and maintenance. The ER10-3-900 and ER16-3-900 remove them.
Are these clean enough for electronics?
The ER7 and ER12 models are IP65 on the body with an IP67 wrist; the ER3-600 is IP40. For a cleanroom or a food line, tell us the class and we specify the protection and the lubricant.
Can they be mounted upside down?
Yes — floor, inverted, wall and angle mounting on most models. Inverted mounting over a conveyor is the usual way to save floor area on a small cell.
What is the difference between ER7-700 and ER7-900?
Reach: 713 mm against 911 mm, at the same 7 kg payload. Repeatability differs slightly, ±0.02 mm against ±0.03 mm. Take the shorter arm unless the layout needs the reach — it is stiffer and faster to the same point.
Request a quote Send the part weight, the reach you need and the cycle time and we confirm the model.