Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot)
In stock
- BRAND:
- FAIRINO
- PART #:
- FR5
- ORIGIN:
- China
- Warranty:
- 12 MONTHS
- AVAILABILITY:
- ALLOW 2-4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY
- SKU:
- Fairino-FR5
- Buy 2 for $5,695.25 each and save 5%
- Buy 5 for $5,515.40 each and save 8%
- Buy 10 for $5,275.60 each and save 12%
- Buy 20 for $5,095.75 each and save 15%
Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot)
Most automation projects do not fail because the robot is too weak. They fail because the robot is hard to fit into the day's work. The Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) is a next-generation 6-axis arm built for precision, safety and rapid deployment, so that a small workshop or a busy production line can put it to work without rebuilding the floor around it.
The product is available through this page, by quotation.
Background
Fairino and the FR series
Fairino builds collaborative robots under the FAIRINO brand, and the FR5 sits in its FR family of cobots. The same family includes lighter and heavier arms, among them the FR3, the FR10 and the FR16. A buyer who starts with one arm can look at its neighbors in the range as needs change. All of them are listed under Fairino, and the wider selection is in Cobots.
For Caribbean businesses, the appeal of a family is practical. Operators learn one way of working, and integrators reuse what they know. A company that begins with a single task can add a second cell later without starting over.
What the FR5 is built to do
The FR5 is a next-generation 6-axis collaborative robot. Its design goals are three: precision, safety and rapid deployment. Six axes give the arm the freedom to approach a part from different angles. That matters for welding torches, inspection tools and grippers alike.
Precision is stated in a recognized way. The pose repeatability is ±0.02mm, measured per ISO 9283. Wrist 3, the last joint before the tool, works over ±175°, with ±360° available as an option. That optional range is useful where a tool must keep turning, for example when a cable-fed process head has to follow a long seam.
The FR5 also speaks the languages of the factory. It communicates over TCP/IP, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU, and offers PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and CC-Link as optional interfaces. For custom software work, SDKs are available for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-axis collaborative robot (cobot) |
| Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) | ±0.02mm |
| Wrist 3 working range | ±175° (optional ±360°) |
| Standard communication | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU |
| Optional communication | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CC-Link |
| SDKs | C#, C++, Python, ROS, ROS 2 |
| Versions | IP54 standard (white or black); IP65 (white) |
| Applications | Welding (Laser/MIG/TIG), CNC/machine tending, pick & place, light assembly, inspection, packaging |
Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.
The manufacturer has not published the power consumption, the supply voltage, the joint torque limits, the cable length between arm and controller, the controller dimensions and weight, the certifications or the full list of box contents; they are confirmed at quotation.
What makes the FR5 different from a conventional industrial robot?
A traditional industrial arm usually works behind fences and needs a dedicated cell, planned months ahead. A cobot is designed for a different rhythm. The FR5 is built for safety and quick deployment, which means it works close to people and can be set up in a short time. For a small manufacturer, that can be the difference between an idea and a running line.
The other half of the story is accuracy. A repeatability of ±0.02mm under ISO 9283 tells a buyer how closely the arm returns to the same pose, cycle after cycle. That is the figure that matters when parts are small, when a weld seam must be followed again and again, or when a gauge or camera is held in the same place for each inspection.
Finally, the FR5 is open. Standard protocols and SDKs in several languages mean the arm does not have to be a closed box. A team that writes in Python can control it from Python. A plant that already uses ROS can stay in ROS. A line that uses a fieldbus can choose the matching optional interface.
Which FR5 version should I choose: IP54 or IP65?
The FR5 comes as the IP54 standard, the IP65 and the IP54 Black Edition. The standard IP54 model is offered in white or black. The IP65 version is the robust option and comes in white.
The choice is mostly about where the robot will stand. For a clean, indoor workshop or an assembly bench, the standard IP54 model is the natural start. Where the arm will meet dust or splashing, as in a busy machine shop, the IP65 version is the one to discuss. The black finish is a matter of look and preference, and it comes with the IP54 model.
Tell us the version and the setting when you request your offer, and we will help you match the arm to the floor it will work on.
Who is the FR5 for?
Small and medium manufacturers are the clearest fit. A workshop that welds, cuts or packs by hand can use the FR5 to make the repeated work steady while skilled people handle the harder jobs. Because the arm is built for fast deployment, it suits shops that cannot afford long downtime for installation.
System integrators and engineering teams form a second group. The mix of standard protocols, optional fieldbus interfaces and SDKs for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2 gives them room to build custom cells. Universities and training centers also benefit, since the same open tools allow students to learn real industrial control.
Not every task needs this arm. If your work calls for a different size of cobot, look at the Fairino Cobot (FR3) for lighter duty, or at the Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) and the Fairino Cobot (FR16) for heavier duty. We will help you compare them.
What is the FR5 used for?
- Robotic welding. Laser, MIG and TIG processes are all named applications for the arm.
- CNC and machine tending. Loading and unloading parts so that machines keep running.
- Pick and place. Moving items from one position to another with steady, repeatable motion.
- Light assembly. Fitting small parts together where accuracy counts.
- Inspection. Holding a sensor or camera in the same pose for each part.
- Packaging. Placing and arranging products as they leave the line.
Pricing and Availability
We do not publish prices on this page. Quotation is the way to buy: tell us the version you want, the interfaces you need and the task, and we prepare an offer for you. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) is available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the Fairino FR5?
Its pose repeatability is ±0.02mm, measured per ISO 9283. That describes how closely it returns to the same pose.
Which versions of the FR5 are offered?
There is a standard IP54 model in white or black, an IP65 version in white, and an IP54 Black Edition.
Which communication protocols does it support?
TCP/IP, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU come as standard. PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and CC-Link are optional interfaces.
Can I program it with my own software?
Yes. SDKs are available for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2, so your team can build custom applications in the language it already knows.
What can the FR5 do for welding?
Robotic welding is a named application, covering Laser, MIG and TIG processes. Wrist 3 can be ordered with an optional ±360° range for tool movement.
Where do I find details such as power supply and certifications?
Ask for them when you request your offer, and they will be given with the quotation, together with any other detail your project needs.
Where can I buy the FR5 and what does it cost?
You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the version and the options you choose, and it is given in the quotation, not on the page.
Summary
The FR5 answers a simple problem: how to bring a precise, safe arm into a working shop without rebuilding the shop. It offers ±0.02mm repeatability, a wrist that can be ordered with a ±360° range, open protocols, SDKs in five languages, and a choice of IP54 or IP65 protection. Tell us your task, your interfaces and your environment, and we will prepare the quotation. For the Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot), this page is the starting point.
