# FANUC SR-12iA/C Food Grade

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The FANUC SR-12iA/C Food Grade is a 4-axis SCARA robot with a 12 kg payload and 900 mm reach. It is built with white epoxy paint, NSF H1 food-grade lubricant on all axes, IP65 protection, and bellows covering the Z-axis spindle for food handling and packaging. It is compatible with the R-30iB Compact Plus controller and can be programmed through the web-based iRProgrammer interface or an optional teach pendant.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | scara robot |
| Axes | 4 |
| Payload | 12 kg |
| Reach | 900 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Travel Z | 300 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 |

### Joints

| Name | Range min (°) | Range max (°) | Max speed (°/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 | -145 | 145 | 440 |
| J2 | -145 | 145 | 510 |
| J4 | -720 | 720 | 2500 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [FANUC](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/fanuc.md)
- Controllers: [FANUC R-30iB Compact Plus](https://machineschema.com/controller/fanuc-r-30ib-compact-plus.md)
- Variant of: [FANUC SR-12iA](https://machineschema.com/hardware/fanuc-sr-12ia.md)

## Safety

- Uses NSF H1 food-grade lubricant on all axes.
- Z-axis spindle is covered by bellows.
- Document states compliance with food safety regulations.
- Maximum push force is 250 N.

## Study notes

- Repeatability is ±0.01 mm for J1 and J2, ±0.01 mm for J3, and ±0.005° for J4.
- J3 is a linear Z axis with a 450 mm stroke option and maximum speed 2800 mm/s.
- J4 moment/inertia is -/0.3 kg·m².
- Protection rating IP65 applies to the body and to the wrist and J3 arm.
- Programming is via the iRProgrammer web-based interface or an optional teach pendant.
- Controller series is R-30iB Plus; compatible controller is R-30iB Compact Plus.

## Sources

1. [SR-12iA/C Food Grade](https://www.fanucamerica.com/products/robot/sr-12ia-c-food-grade) (accessed 2026-10-25)
2. [sr 12ia c datasheet](https://www.fanucamerica.com/uploads/files/data-sheets/sr-12ia-c-datasheet.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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