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DR Series
by FANUC
Product overview
The FANUC DR Series delta robots are designed for high-speed picking and packing, with a focus on food handling and washdown environments. Built on a proven parallel-link design, they offer increased payload capacity, higher inertia, and the longest reach in FANUC’s delta lineup at 1600 mm. Engineered for hygiene and efficiency, the DR Series features easy programming and simplified cleaning, making it ideal for applications requiring strict food safety compliance and fast cycle times.
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Commercial status and availability
- Commercial status
- Available
- Availability note
- Current FANUC America family page with a Get a Quote route; quote-based sales. Reviewed Oct 4, 2026.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | What it means | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axes | 4 | Number of controlled axes on the parallel-link delta robots in the series | |
| Max Payload (DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS) | 6 kg | Maximum wrist payload for the stainless steel model | |
| Max Payload (DR-3iB/8L) | 8 kg | Maximum wrist payload for the longer-reach model | |
| Reach (DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS) | 1200 mm horizontal / 450 mm vertical | Operating envelope size for the stainless steel model | |
| Reach (DR-3iB/8L) | 1600 mm horizontal / 500 mm vertical | Longest reach in FANUC’s delta lineup for the series | |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | Positioning accuracy of the robots | |
| Wrist inertia | 0.2 kgm² | Higher inertia capacity allowing handling of heavier products or multipad grippers at higher speeds | |
| Mounting Method | Ceiling | Standard installation orientation | |
| Protection Rating | IP69K | Dust-tight and protected against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets for washdown environments | |
| Controller | R-30iB Plus | Compatible FANUC controller series | |
| Mechanical Weight (DR-3iB/8L) | 170 kg | Weight of the robot mechanical unit without controller | |
| Mechanical Weight (DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS) | 250 kg | Weight of the stainless steel robot mechanical unit without controller |
FAQ
What is the FANUC DR Series designed for?
The FANUC DR Series delta robots are designed for high-speed picking and packing, with a focus on food handling and washdown environments. They are ideal for applications requiring strict food safety compliance and fast cycle times.
What type of robot design does the DR Series use?
The DR Series is built on a proven parallel-link design.
What is the maximum reach available in the DR Series?
The longest reach in FANUC’s delta lineup is 1600 mm (horizontal) / 500 mm (vertical) on the DR-3iB/8L model.
What payload capacities are available?
The DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS has a max payload of 6 kg, while the DR-3iB/8L has a max payload of 8 kg.
What is the repeatability of the DR Series robots?
Repeatability is ±0.03 mm.
How are DR Series robots mounted?
The mounting method is ceiling.
What protection rating do the robots have?
The protection rating is IP69K, suitable for washdown environments.
What controller is used with the DR Series?
The robots use the R-30iB Plus controller.
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Recent news & updates
No confirmed signals are recorded for DR Series.
Sources
- FANUC Robots By Series · FANUC America
- DR Series Food Grade Delta Robots | FANUC America · FANUC America
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