The Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV Series is a range of 6-axis vertical articulated robots covering 3–80 kg maximum payload and 504–2100 mm maximum reach, in the RV-FR and RV-CR lines.

What is the MELFA RV Series?

• 6-axis vertical articulated robots with optimized arm length for a broad range of movement in complex assembly and process operations.
• Suitable for a broad range of layouts, from transporting machine parts to assembling electrical components.
• Dedicated motors and amplifiers for high-speed, high-precision operation, with easy connectivity to Mitsubishi PLCs and servo motors.
• Repeatability from ±0.02 mm (RV-2FR, RV-4FR and RV-7FR); values differ by model.

What do the -R, -Q and -D suffixes mean?

• -R: CR800-R controller (CR860-R for 35–80 kg), linking with MELSEC iQ-R series PLCs on the iQ Platform for more advanced work.
• -Q: CR800-Q controller (CR860-Q for 35–80 kg), a dedicated controller for MELSEC Q series PLCs.
• -D: CR800-D controller (CR860-D for 35–80 kg), a standalone controller with various interfaces as standard.
• RV-CR models use standalone controllers: CR800-CVD (RV-8CRL) and CR800-12CVD (RV-12CRL).

Which networks, options and software are available?

• EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field, PROFINET and EtherCAT via an optional network base card.
• Oil mist (IP67) and cleanroom (ISO class 3) environment options on selected RV-FR models.
• Oil mist protection (IP65) is standard on RV-CR models.
• Optional MELFA Smart Plus functional enhancement, plus 2D vision sensor, 3D vision sensor, force sensor, tracking and additional axis control options.
• Programming, simulation and maintenance with MELSOFT RT ToolBox3.

MELFA RV Series models

• RV-FR, CR800-R/Q/D: RV-2FR (3 kg, 504 mm), RV-2FRL (3 kg, 649 mm), RV-4FR (4 kg, 515 mm), RV-4FRL (4 kg, 649 mm)
• RV-FR, CR800-R/Q/D: RV-7FR (7 kg, 713 mm), RV-7FRL (7 kg, 908 mm), RV-7FRLL (7 kg, 1503 mm)
• RV-FR, CR800-R/Q/D: RV-13FR (13 kg, 1094 mm), RV-13FRL (13 kg, 1388 mm), RV-20FR (20 kg, 1094 mm); RV-FR, CR800 only: RV-20FRL (20 kg, 1388 mm)
• RV-FR, CR860-R/Q/D: RV-35FR (35 kg), RV-50FR (50 kg), RV-80FR (80 kg), all 2100 mm reach
• RV-CR, slim design with minimal protrusions: RV-8CRL (8 kg, 931 mm, CR800-CVD), RV-12CRL (12 kg, 1504 mm, CR800-12CVD)

Related products

• MELFA RH Series
• MELFA ASSISTA
• MELSEC iQ-R Series
• MELSEC Q Series
• GOT2000 Series

Why choose TKK for Mitsubishi Electric products?

TKK helps factory teams source, select and support Mitsubishi Electric products with confidence, from the first quotation to long after installation.

• Official Mitsubishi Electric distributor, supplying genuine products through an authorized channel.
• Competitive, value-focused pricing for single units and project quantities.
• Extensive stock ready for prompt delivery, so you can keep your lines running.
• A team of product specialists ready to advise on model selection, application and replacement.
• Dedicated, responsive after-sales service and technical support.

Contact TKK for model selection or a quotation for your machine.