# DENSO Robotics VP-6242

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The DENSO VP-6242 is a 6-axis articulated robot with a 432 mm maximum reach and a 2.5 kg maximum payload. It weighs 15 kg and uses AC servomotors with brakes and absolute encoders on all joints. Position repeatability at the centre of the end-effector mounting face is ±0.02 mm.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | industrial robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 2.5 kg |
| Reach | 432 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg |

### Joints

| Name | Range min (°) | Range max (°) |
|---|---|---|
| J1 | -160 | 160 |
| J2 | -120 | 120 |
| J3 | 19 | 160 |
| J4 | -160 | 160 |
| J5 | -120 | 120 |
| J6 | -360 | 360 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [DENSO Robotics](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/denso-robotics.md)

## Safety

- Brakes are provided for all joints.
- The VP Series is stated to be ANSI/CE compliant.
- Maximum allowable air pressure is 0.49 MPa.

## Study notes

- VP-6242 has no J4 of the VP-5243 layout; J4 is a ±160° axis on this model.
- Arm offset for J3 (front arm) is 75 mm.
- Overall arm length (first arm + second arm) is 420 mm (210 mm + 210 mm).
- Maximum allowable inertia moment is 0.03 kgm² for J4/J5 and 0.007 kgm² for J6.
- User air piping: 4 systems (φ4x4); user signal lines: 9 for proximity sensor signals.
- Air source operating pressure 0.10 – 0.39 MPa.
- Noise level below 80 dB(A).
- Each motor uses a maximum of 80 W; all motors combined use a maximum of 300 W.
- Footprint is 160 x 160 mm (200 x 200 mm for aseptic models).
- If wrist downward movement exceeds ±45°, maximum payload is 2 kg.

## Sources

1. [VP Series 5- and 6-axis Articulated Robots | DENSO Robotics](https://www.densorobotics.com/products/5-6-axis/vp-series/) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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