Comau Robotics NJ 130 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Comau Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | NJ 130 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 1050 kg |
| Country of origin | IT |
Key features
- 130 kg payload
- 3,100 mm reach
- ±0.05 mm repeatability
- Longest-reach NJ series
- Heavy automotive assembly
- Arc and spot welding capable
- C5G controller platform
- Floor and inverted mount
What is it?
The Comau NJ 130 is a 6-axis industrial robot with 130 kg payload and 3,100 mm reach, the largest-reach model in the NJ series. Designed for heavy automotive body-in-white assembly, large structural welding, and material handling where both high payload and very long reach are required simultaneously. The 3,100 mm reach is among the longest in the 130 kg class and enables work on large vehicle bodies and structural components from a single base position.
Who is it for?
- Automotive OEMs running body-in-white welding, hemming, and assembly on large vehicle structures
- Aerospace manufacturers handling large fuselage panels and structural assemblies
- Heavy fabrication shops welding large structural steel components requiring consistent arc quality
- General heavy manufacturing needing 130 kg handling capacity across very large workstation footprints
Key specs
- Payload: 130 kg
- Reach: 3,100 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Weight (arm): 1,050 kg
- Controller: Comau C5G
- Applications: Arc welding, spot welding, material handling, hemming
- Mounting: Floor, inverted
How it compares
The Fanuc M-710iC/110 (110 kg, 3,110 mm) and KUKA KR 120 R3500 (120 kg, 3,500 mm) are direct competitors. The Fanuc has slightly lower payload; the KUKA has more reach at 120 kg. The NJ 130's 130 kg payload at 3,100 mm is the highest at this reach class among the three, making it the preferred choice when payload is the limiting factor.
Limitations
- 1,050 kg arm weight requires heavy civil foundations and overhead crane for installation
- C5G controller programming expertise less widely available than Fanuc or KUKA
- Full safety perimeter and access control systems required for all deployments
- Comau's global service and spare parts network is smaller than Fanuc's or KUKA's
FAQ
What is the Comau NJ 130 payload and reach?
The NJ 130 has a 130 kg payload and 3,100 mm reach, the longest reach in the NJ series. It is designed for heavy automotive body assembly and large-component welding requiring both high payload and exceptional reach.
What repeatability does the NJ 130 achieve?
The NJ 130 achieves ±0.05 mm repeatability, consistent with the NJ series. This is appropriate for automotive welding, hemming, and assembly tasks at 130 kg payload.
What applications is the NJ 130 best suited to?
The NJ 130 is primarily deployed for body-in-white welding, hemming, and assembly on large vehicle structures, aerospace fuselage handling, and heavy fabrication welding across large workstation footprints.
How does the NJ 130 compare to the Fanuc M-710iC/110?
The Fanuc M-710iC/110 has 110 kg payload at 3,110 mm reach. The NJ 130 offers 20 kg more payload at virtually the same reach. For applications at 130 kg payload across 3,100 mm, the NJ 130 is the specification leader; the Fanuc has a broader global service network.
What infrastructure does the NJ 130 require?
The NJ 130 weighs 1,050 kg and requires heavy reinforced concrete foundations designed to the robot's dynamic load specification. Overhead crane access is required for installation. A full perimeter guarding system with safety-rated interlock gates is mandatory.