FAIRINO FR30 vs. Elite Robots CS530H: 6-Axis Flexibility vs. Palletizing Speed
- FAIRINO USA
- Jun 28
- 10 min read
The FAIRINO FR30 and Elite Robots CS530H are both 30 kg-class collaborative robots, but they are designed for different types of automation.
The FAIRINO FR30 is a six-axis, general-purpose heavy-payload cobot. It is designed for palletizing, large machine tending, heavy pick and place, assembly, inspection, packaging and general industrial automation.
The Elite Robots CS530H is a five-axis, palletizing-focused collaborative robot. It is designed mainly for end-of-line palletizing, box handling, stacking and logistics automation.
The key difference is simple:
FAIRINO FR30 = flexible 6-axis 30 kg cobot for many applications.Elite Robots CS530H = specialized 5-axis 30 kg cobot for palletizing.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 | Elite Robots CS530H |
Robot type | General-purpose collaborative robot | Palletizing-focused collaborative robot |
Payload | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published | 30 kg |
Reach | 1,403 mm | 1,522 mm |
Axes | 6 | 5 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical | 4.0 m/s max |
IP rating | IP54 standard / IP65 optional | IP65 standard / optional IP68 |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg | 58 kg |
Footprint | 240 mm | Ø240 mm |
Price | $18,199 public FAIRINO USA price | $44,900 public third-party retailer price |
Price source type | Official FAIRINO USA listing | Public reseller listing, not official MSRP |
Best fit | Flexible heavy-payload automation | Dedicated palletizing |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR30 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR30 Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | FAIRINO FR30 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Heavy-Payload Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Heavy-Payload Robotic Arms, Industrial Automation Robots, Palletizing Robots, Machine Tending Robots |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR30 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR30 |
MPN | FR30 |
Official U.S. Seller | FAIRINO USA |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Product Condition | New |
Listed Price | $18,199 |
Price Currency | USD |
Availability | Available through FAIRINO USA |
Purchase Method | Add to cart, buy online, or request a quotation |
Primary Applications | Palletizing, large machine tending, heavy pick and place, assembly, inspection, packaging, material handling |
FAIRINO FR30 Main Technical Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 |
Payload | 30 kg |
Published maximum payload | 35 kg |
Reach | 1,403 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 2 m/s |
Base speed | ±120°/s |
Shoulder speed | ±120°/s |
Elbow speed | ±120°/s |
Wrist 1 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 2 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 3 speed | ±180°/s |
IP rating | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Tool I/O | 2 DI, 2 DO, 1 AI, 1 AO |
High-speed pulse inputs | 2 |
Tool I/O power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App |
Communication | TCP/IP |
Network transfer rate | 100M |
Power over Ethernet | Standard PoE |
Footprint | 240 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg |
Operating temperature | 0–45°C |
Operating humidity | 90% RH, non-condensing |
Materials | Aluminum and steel |
Noise | <70 dB |
Public price | $18,199 |
Elite Robots CS530H Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Elite Robots CS530H Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | Elite Robots CS530H |
Product Type | Five-Axis Heavy-Payload Palletizing Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Palletizing Robots, End-of-Line Automation Robots, Material Handling Robots |
Brand | Elite Robots |
Manufacturer | Elite Robots |
Model | CS530H |
SKU | ELITE-CS530H |
MPN | CS530H |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Product Condition | New |
Official Manufacturer Price | Request a quote |
Public Third-Party Retailer Price | $44,900 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Note | The $44,900 price appears on a public reseller listing and should not be described as official Elite Robots MSRP unless confirmed by Elite Robots. |
Availability | Available through Elite Robots and authorized partners / resellers |
Purchase Method | Request a quote or purchase through a public reseller when available |
Primary Applications | Palletizing, end-of-line automation, box handling, logistics, warehouse automation, material handling |
Elite Robots CS530H Main Technical Specifications
Specification | Elite Robots CS530H |
Payload | 30 kg |
Reach / radius | 1,522 mm |
Axes | 5 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Max TCP speed | 4.0 m/s |
IP rating | IP65 standard / optional IP68 |
Temperature range | -10°C to 50°C |
Relative humidity | <90%, non-condensing |
Typical power usage | 600 W |
Tool I/O connector | T1: M8, 8-pin; T2: Ø12.8 mm, 4-pin |
Tool I/O ports | 4 configurable DI, 4 configurable DO, 1 AI, 1 AO |
Tool I/O power supply | 12 V / 24 V, multiple current modes depending on tool configuration |
Tool communication | RS485, Modbus RTU |
Footprint | Ø240 mm |
Robot weight | 58 kg |
Controller type | AC |
Controller I/O | 24 DI, 24 DO, 8 safety configurable DI/DO, 2 AI, 2 AO, 4 high-speed DI |
Controller communication | RS485, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP slave, Profinet slave |
Controller power source | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
Controller IP rating | IP44 |
Teach pendant | ERP400, 12.1-inch full-touch screen |
Teach pendant resolution | 1280 × 800 |
Teach pendant IP rating | IP54 |
Teach pendant cable | 5.5 m |
CP Series stacking height | Up to 2,300 mm |
Public third-party retailer price | $44,900 |
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR30 | $18,199 | Official FAIRINO USA product listing |
Elite Robots CS530H | $44,900 | Public third-party retailer listing |
Difference | $26,701 | Elite CS530H is about 147% more expensive based on these public prices |
Based on the public prices available, the Elite Robots CS530H costs approximately 2.47 times as much as the FAIRINO FR30.
This is a major point in the comparison. Even though the Elite CS530H has stronger palletizing-focused specifications, including longer reach, lower robot weight, higher maximum TCP speed and better standard IP protection, the FAIRINO FR30 offers a much lower public entry price for a 30 kg collaborative robot.
For buyers focused on ROI, the price gap matters. A robot that costs $18,199 can often reach payback faster than a robot listed at $44,900, especially when the application does not require a dedicated palletizing architecture.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR30 | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published |
Elite Robots CS530H | 30 kg |
Both robots are 30 kg-class cobots. FAIRINO also publishes a 35 kg maximum payload figure, but this should be validated for the exact load center, tool weight, speed, pose and duty cycle.
Payload verdict: FAIRINO has more published payload headroom, but both are 30 kg-class robots.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR30 | 1,403 mm |
Elite Robots CS530H | 1,522 mm |
The Elite Robots CS530H has 119 mm more reach than the FAIRINO FR30. This can help in palletizing, conveyor-to-pallet transfer and end-of-line layouts.
Reach verdict: Elite Robots CS530H wins.
Axis Count and Flexibility
Robot | Axes |
FAIRINO FR30 | 6 axes |
Elite Robots CS530H | 5 axes |
This is the most important engineering difference.
The FAIRINO FR30 is a six-axis robot. That makes it better for general-purpose automation, machine tending, inspection, assembly, packaging and applications where tool orientation matters.
The Elite Robots CS530H is a five-axis robot. That is not necessarily a weakness for palletizing. Five-axis architecture can work very well for box handling and end-of-line palletizing, but it is less flexible than six-axis motion for general-purpose tasks.
Axis-count verdict: FAIRINO FR30 wins for flexibility; Elite CS530H wins for palletizing specialization.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR30 | ±0.1 mm |
Elite Robots CS530H | ±0.1 mm |
Both robots are equal on published repeatability.
Repeatability verdict: Equal.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR30 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
Elite Robots CS530H | 4.0 m/s max TCP speed |
Elite has the stronger published maximum TCP speed. However, real collaborative speed depends on risk assessment, payload, tool design, operator proximity and safety configuration.
Speed verdict: Elite Robots CS530H wins on published maximum speed.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR30 | approx. 85 kg |
Elite Robots CS530H | 58 kg |
Elite is significantly lighter, which can simplify integration into palletizing systems or modular automation cells.
Weight verdict: Elite Robots CS530H wins.
IP Protection
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR30 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Elite Robots CS530H | IP65 standard / optional IP68 |
Elite has stronger standard environmental protection.
IP protection verdict: Elite Robots CS530H wins.
Tool I/O and Connectivity
The FAIRINO FR30 provides useful tool-side I/O, including digital input, digital output, analog input, analog output and high-speed pulse inputs.
The Elite Robots CS530H publishes more detailed I/O and communication data, including configurable DI/DO, analog I/O, RS485, Modbus RTU, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP slave and Profinet slave.
Tool I/O verdict: Elite Robots CS530H wins on published I/O detail.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR30 Is Better For
Application | Why FR30 Fits Better |
General-purpose heavy automation | 6-axis flexibility |
Heavy machine tending | Better tool orientation and machine access |
Heavy pick and place | 30 kg payload with six-axis movement |
Assembly | More flexible wrist and tool orientation |
Inspection | Better for positioning cameras or sensors |
Packaging | Flexible movement and public price |
Mixed-use automation | Can be redeployed across different task types |
ROI-driven projects | $18,199 price supports faster payback |
The FR30 is the better choice when the buyer needs one robot that can do more than palletizing.
Elite Robots CS530H Is Better For
Application | Why CS530H Fits Better |
Palletizing | Built specifically for palletizing tasks |
End-of-line automation | Designed for box handling and CP Series integration |
High stacking | CP Series supports stacking heights up to 2,300 mm |
Fast box handling | Higher published max TCP speed |
Harsh environments | IP65 standard / optional IP68 |
Lightweight 30 kg-class deployment | 58 kg arm weight |
Longer reach palletizing | 1,522 mm reach |
Quote-based turnkey cells | Strong fit for integrator-led palletizing projects |
The CS530H is the better choice when the buyer mainly needs a palletizing cell rather than a general-purpose robot arm.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR30 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR30 if the application requires six-axis flexibility, machine tending, inspection, assembly, packaging or mixed heavy-payload automation.
It is also the better choice if public pricing, ROI planning and general-purpose redeployment matter. Based on available public prices, the FR30 costs far less than the CS530H and may reach payback faster in applications that do not require a dedicated palletizing architecture.
Choose Elite Robots CS530H When:
Choose the Elite Robots CS530H if the application is primarily palletizing or end-of-line box handling.
It is the better fit when the buyer needs longer reach, lighter robot weight, higher published speed, stronger IP protection, CP Series palletizing compatibility and quote-based turnkey deployment.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR30 and Elite Robots CS530H are both strong 30 kg collaborative robots, but they are not the same kind of machine.
The FAIRINO FR30 wins on:
6-axis flexibility
General-purpose automation
Public U.S. price
Much lower public price
Published 35 kg maximum payload headroom
Heavy machine tending suitability
Assembly, inspection and packaging flexibility
ROI transparency
The Elite Robots CS530H wins on:
Palletizing specialization
1,522 mm reach
4.0 m/s maximum TCP speed
58 kg robot-arm weight
IP65 standard / optional IP68
Stronger published I/O and communication details
CP Series palletizing compatibility
High stacking up to 2,300 mm
The honest article angle is:
FAIRINO FR30 vs. Elite Robots CS530H: 6-Axis Value vs. Palletizing Speed
For buyers who need a flexible 30 kg six-axis cobot at a much lower public price, the FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need a dedicated 30 kg palletizing robot and can justify the higher price, the Elite Robots CS530H is the stronger palletizing-focused technical choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Elite Robots model to the FAIRINO FR30?
The closest Elite Robots model to the FAIRINO FR30 is the Elite Robots CS530H. Both robots have a 30 kg payload class, but the FAIRINO FR30 is a six-axis general-purpose cobot, while the CS530H is a five-axis palletizing-focused cobot.
Is the Elite Robots CS530H a direct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR30?
Not exactly. The Elite Robots CS530H matches the FAIRINO FR30 on payload, but not on axis count or application focus. The FR30 has six axes and is better for general-purpose heavy automation. The CS530H has five axes and is designed mainly for palletizing.
What is the payload of the FAIRINO FR30?
The FAIRINO FR30 has a 30 kg nominal payload and a published maximum payload of 35 kg. The maximum payload should be validated for the exact load center, speed, tool and duty cycle.
What is the payload of the Elite Robots CS530H?
The Elite Robots CS530H has a 30 kg payload. Elite describes it as its strongest cobot and positions it for palletizing tasks.
Which robot has more reach, the FAIRINO FR30 or Elite Robots CS530H?
The Elite Robots CS530H has more reach. It reaches 1,522 mm, while the FAIRINO FR30 reaches 1,403 mm. That gives the Elite CS530H a 119 mm reach advantage.
Which robot has more axes, the FAIRINO FR30 or Elite Robots CS530H?
The FAIRINO FR30 has more axes. It is a six-axis robot, while the Elite Robots CS530H is a five-axis robot. This makes the FR30 more flexible for general automation tasks.
Which robot is better for palletizing?
The Elite Robots CS530H is better for dedicated palletizing because it is designed specifically for palletizing and CP Series end-of-line automation. The FAIRINO FR30 can also palletize, but it is more general-purpose.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
The FAIRINO FR30 is better for machine tending because it has six-axis flexibility. Machine tending often requires wrist orientation, angled approaches and access into machines, which are better suited to a six-axis robot.
Which robot is better for heavy pick and place?
Both robots can handle heavy pick and place. The FAIRINO FR30 is better when the movement requires six-axis flexibility. The Elite Robots CS530H is better when the task is closer to palletizing or simple repetitive transfer.
Which robot has better repeatability?
The FAIRINO FR30 and Elite Robots CS530H are equal on published repeatability. Both are listed at ±0.1 mm.
Which robot is faster?
The Elite Robots CS530H is faster on published maximum TCP speed. It is listed at 4.0 m/s maximum TCP speed, while the FAIRINO FR30 is listed at 2 m/s typical TCP speed. Real operating speed depends on safety settings, payload, path and risk assessment.
Which robot is lighter?
The Elite Robots CS530H is lighter. It weighs 58 kg, while the FAIRINO FR30 weighs approximately 85 kg. A lighter robot can be easier to integrate into modular palletizing or mobile automation systems.
Which robot has better IP protection?
The Elite Robots CS530H has better published IP protection. It is IP65 standard and optional IP68, while the FAIRINO FR30 is IP54 standard with optional IP65.
Which robot has better tool I/O?
The Elite Robots CS530H has stronger published tool and controller I/O details, including configurable DI/DO, analog I/O, RS485, Modbus RTU, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP slave and Profinet slave. The FAIRINO FR30 still provides useful tool I/O, including DI, DO, AI, AO and high-speed pulse inputs.
How much does the FAIRINO FR30 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FR30 at $18,199. Price, availability, shipping, accessories and final configuration should be checked before publishing live Product Offer structured data.
How much does the Elite Robots CS530H cost?
A public third-party retailer listing shows the Elite Robots CS530H at $44,900. Elite Robots’ official product page still uses a request-a-quote model, so the $44,900 figure should be described as a public reseller price rather than official MSRP.
Which robot is cheaper, FAIRINO FR30 or Elite Robots CS530H?
Based on available public prices, the FAIRINO FR30 is significantly cheaper. FAIRINO USA lists the FR30 at $18,199, while a public third-party reseller lists the Elite Robots CS530H at $44,900.
What is the price difference between FAIRINO FR30 and Elite Robots CS530H?
Based on public prices, the Elite Robots CS530H is $26,701 more expensive than the FAIRINO FR30. The CS530H is approximately 2.47 times the price of the FR30.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
The FAIRINO FR30 is better for fast ROI planning because it has a public official U.S. price. The Elite Robots CS530H may still deliver strong ROI in palletizing, but the buyer should confirm the final quote before calculating full payback.
Which robot is better for end-of-line automation?
The Elite Robots CS530H is better for dedicated end-of-line palletizing and box handling. The FAIRINO FR30 is better if the robot must also handle non-palletizing tasks such as machine tending, inspection, assembly or packaging.
Which robot offers better value for money?
The FAIRINO FR30 likely offers better value when the buyer needs a flexible 30 kg six-axis robot with public pricing. The Elite Robots CS530H may offer better value when the application is dedicated palletizing and the buyer benefits from its speed, reach, IP rating and CP Series compatibility.
Should a manufacturer choose the FAIRINO FR30 or Elite Robots CS530H?
A manufacturer should choose the FAIRINO FR30 when it needs a flexible six-axis 30 kg cobot for multiple industrial tasks and wants a much lower public price. It should choose the Elite Robots CS530H when the main goal is dedicated palletizing, end-of-line automation and high stacking performance.
