FAIRINO FR30 vs. Hanwha HCR-32: 30 kg Cobot Value vs. Korean Heavy-Payload Cobot Engineering
The FAIRINO FR30 and Hanwha HCR-32 are both heavy-payload collaborative robots designed for demanding automation tasks such as palletizing, heavy pick and place, machine tending, material handling, logistics, packaging, and high-load manufacturing workflows.
This is a strong comparison because the models are close in payload class:
FAIRINO FR30 = 30 kg nominal payload / 35 kg max published payload, lower public price, ROI-focused heavy cobot value.
Hanwha HCR-32 = 32 kg nominal payload, longer reach, Korean industrial cobot engineering, high-payload HCR platform.
The FAIRINO FR30 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 30 kg payload, 35 kg max published payload, 1,403 mm reach, ±0.1 mm repeatability, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional protection, ≈85 kg robot weight, and a public U.S. listed price of $18,199. FAIRINO USA lists the FR30 payload, max payload, reach, repeatability, speed, protection, weight, footprint, and price on its public product page.
The Hanwha HCR-32 is a high-payload collaborative robot with 32 kg payload, 1,820 mm reach, 82 kg weight, and ±0.05 mm repeatability on Hanwha’s official product page. Hanwha describes the HCR-32 as a high-payload product, and public distributor pages list the HCR-32 with 32 kg payload, 1,820 mm reach, and 82 kg weight.
For price: a clean public HCR-32 MSRP was not found, and third-party Korean tool listings describe Hanwha’s pricing structure as quote-based rather than openly published. To keep the comparison numeric without pretending it is official MSRP, this article uses $60,000 as a sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference for HCR-32. The basis is: Radwell’s public new-product reseller price for the lower-payload Hanwha HCR-12A is $36,300, while HCR-32 is Hanwha’s newer 32 kg high-payload model; the $60,000 figure is therefore used as a clearly labeled estimate, not an official Hanwha MSRP.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 | Hanwha HCR-32 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published | 32 kg |
Reach | 1,403 mm | 1,820 mm |
Axes / DOF | 6 rotating joints | 6 axes |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Linear / TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | Not clearly published as linear TCP speed in the official page snippet |
Robot weight | ≈85 kg | 82 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP65 on Hanwha Korea product result / IP66 in Robot ART public post |
Footprint | 240 mm | Confirm exact HCR-32 drawing / quote sheet |
Mounting | Any orientation | Confirm exact HCR-32 mounting options |
Public / estimated price | $18,199 | $60,000 sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Sourced estimate; not official Hanwha MSRP |
Best fit | Lower-cost 30 kg heavy cobot automation | Longer-reach Korean 32 kg high-payload cobot platform |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR30 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR30 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR30 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR30 |
MPN | FR30 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published |
Reach | 1,403 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
TCP Speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Robot Weight | approx. 85 kg |
Footprint | 240 mm |
Price | $18,199 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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FAIRINO USA lists the FR30 as a heavy-payload collaborative robot with 30 kg nominal payload, 35 kg max published payload, 1,403 mm reach, ±0.1 mm repeatability, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional, 240 mm footprint, ≈85 kg robot weight, and public U.S. pricing.
Hanwha HCR-32 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Hanwha HCR-32 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Hanwha Robotics |
Manufacturer | Hanwha Robotics |
Model | HCR-32 |
SKU | HANWHA-HCR-32 |
MPN | HCR-32 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Heavy-Payload Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 32 kg |
Reach | 1,820 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
Robot Weight | 82 kg official / distributor-page value |
IP Rating | IP65 official Korea result / IP66 in Robot ART public post |
Main Applications | Heavy pick and place, palletizing, machine tending, logistics, material handling, metal parts, battery modules, solar panels |
Price | $60,000 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference, not official Hanwha MSRP |
Seller | Hanwha Robotics / Authorized Distributor |
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Hanwha’s official product page lists HCR-32 with 32 kg payload, 1,820 mm reach, and 82 kg weight. Public sources also describe HCR-32 as a new high-payload Hanwha cobot shown at Automatica 2025 and planned for launch as a 32 kg collaborative robot.
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Hanwha HCR-32 official MSRP was not found. Hanwha HCR products are sold through a quote-based B2B purchasing structure, and Radwell’s public new-product reseller price for the lower-payload Hanwha HCR-12A is $36,300. Because HCR-32 is Hanwha’s newer 32 kg high-payload model, this comparison uses $60,000 as a sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference. Final pricing may vary by distributor, launch availability, controller configuration, product condition, warranty, shipping, taxes, support, and integration package.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public / Estimated Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR30 | $18,199 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Hanwha HCR-32 | $60,000 | Sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference |
Difference | $41,801 | Hanwha estimated reference is about 3.30× higher |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Hanwha is premium / quote-based / estimated |
The price gap is the strongest commercial point. FAIRINO FR30 is publicly listed at $18,199. Hanwha HCR-32 does not have a clean public MSRP in the sources found, but Hanwha’s pricing structure is described publicly as quote-based, and Radwell lists the lower-payload Hanwha HCR-12A new product at $36,300. For this heavy-payload HCR-32 comparison, the article uses $60,000 as a sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference, clearly not as official MSRP.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR30 | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published |
Hanwha HCR-32 | 32 kg |
Hanwha HCR-32 wins on nominal payload with 32 kg, while FAIRINO FR30 offers 30 kg nominal payload and 35 kg max published payload. For applications where the robot is expected to repeatedly handle loads above 30 kg, Hanwha’s 32 kg nominal rating is attractive. For payload headroom, FAIRINO’s published 35 kg max figure keeps FR30 competitive.
Payload verdict: Hanwha wins on nominal payload; FAIRINO remains competitive on max published payload.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR30 | 1,403 mm |
Hanwha HCR-32 | 1,820 mm |
Hanwha HCR-32 wins clearly on reach. It offers 1,820 mm, while FAIRINO FR30 offers 1,403 mm. That 417 mm reach advantage can matter in palletizing, CNC loading, machine tending, conveyor transfer, solar-panel handling, battery-module handling, and logistics applications.
Reach verdict: Hanwha HCR-32 wins clearly.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR30 | ±0.1 mm |
Hanwha HCR-32 | ±0.05 mm |
Hanwha HCR-32 has the stronger published repeatability value. FAIRINO FR30 is listed at ±0.1 mm, while Hanwha HCR-32 is listed at ±0.05 mm.
Repeatability verdict: Hanwha HCR-32 wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR30 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
Hanwha HCR-32 | Official page snippet does not clearly publish linear TCP speed |
FAIRINO publishes a clear 2 m/s typical TCP speed for FR30. The public HCR-32 pages found confirm payload, reach, weight, and repeatability, but do not clearly expose a directly comparable linear TCP-speed value in the searchable results.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the clearer public TCP-speed figure.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR30 | ≈85 kg |
Hanwha HCR-32 | 82 kg official / distributor-page value |
Hanwha HCR-32 is slightly lighter, despite having a higher nominal payload and longer reach. The difference is only around 3 kg, so both robots are heavy collaborative arms that require proper pedestal and workcell engineering.
Weight verdict: Hanwha HCR-32 wins slightly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR30 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Hanwha HCR-32 | IP65 on official Korea result / IP66 in distributor public post |
FAIRINO FR30 is listed as IP54 standard with IP65 optional. Hanwha HCR-32 appears with IP65 in Hanwha Korea product search results and IP66 in a public Robot ART distributor post. For the article, use the conservative official-product reference: IP65, and mention that some distributor material describes IP66.
IP rating verdict: Hanwha HCR-32 wins if using IP65 as standard; FAIRINO can match IP65 only as optional.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR30 Is Better For
Application | Why FR30 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive heavy cobot automation | Public $18,199 price supports ROI planning |
Heavy pick and place | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published payload |
Palletizing with lower acquisition cost | Strong payload at much lower public price |
Packaging | Better price-to-payload value |
Machine tending where 1,403 mm is enough | Lower cost and high payload |
Loading and unloading | Strong payload headroom |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public price enables payback calculation |
Applications needing optional IP65 | FAIRINO offers IP65 optional |
Buyers comparing payload-per-dollar | FAIRINO has the stronger value story |
FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger choice when the buyer needs lower public price, strong payload, max-payload headroom, optional IP65, and a clear ROI story.
Hanwha HCR-32 Is Better For
Application | Why HCR-32 Fits Better |
Longer-reach heavy handling | 1,820 mm reach |
High-payload logistics | 32 kg nominal payload |
Palletizing across wider work areas | Longer reach helps cover larger layouts |
Battery-module handling | Public Korean reporting mentions heavy objects such as battery modules |
Solar-panel handling | Public Korean reporting mentions solar-panel-type high-load use cases |
Machine tending with wide access | 1,820 mm reach can reduce repositioning |
Heavy pick and place | 32 kg payload and strong reach |
Applications needing better repeatability | ±0.05 mm vs. FAIRINO ±0.1 mm |
Korean industrial automation projects | Hanwha Robotics ecosystem |
Buyers prioritizing reach and premium platform | Hanwha has the stronger reach / precision story |
Hanwha HCR-32 is the stronger choice when the buyer values longer reach, higher nominal payload, better repeatability, Korean robotics ecosystem, and heavy industrial automation positioning more than upfront acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR30 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR30 if the application needs a heavy-payload collaborative robot with low public pricing, strong payload, max-payload headroom, optional IP65, and a clear ROI story.
The FR30 is especially strong for palletizing, machine tending, packaging, loading and unloading, material handling, heavy pick and place, and multi-robot deployment where 1,403 mm reach is enough and cost matters.
The strongest commercial point is simple:
FAIRINO FR30: $18,199 public price.Hanwha HCR-32: $60,000 sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference.
Choose Hanwha HCR-32 When:
Choose the Hanwha HCR-32 if the application needs a 32 kg high-payload collaborative robot with long reach, better repeatability, and Korean industrial robotics platform support.
The HCR-32 is especially attractive for wide workcells, logistics, battery-module handling, solar-panel handling, palletizing, machine tending, and applications where 1,820 mm reach matters more than acquisition cost.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR30 and Hanwha HCR-32 are both serious heavy-payload collaborative robots, but the buying logic is different.
The FAIRINO FR30 wins on:
Public price transparency
Much lower acquisition cost
Published 35 kg max payload headroom
Clear 2 m/s TCP-speed figure
Optional IP65
Strong ROI positioning
Better payload-per-dollar
FAIRINO USA buying path
The Hanwha HCR-32 wins on:
Higher nominal payload: 32 kg vs. 30 kg
Much longer reach: 1,820 mm vs. 1,403 mm
Better repeatability: ±0.05 mm vs. ±0.1 mm
Slightly lower robot weight
Stronger standard IP reference
Korean industrial robotics platform
Strong fit for wide heavy-handling workcells
For buyers who need a lower-cost heavy cobot with public pricing, strong payload, max-payload headroom, optional IP65, and faster ROI, the FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need 32 kg nominal payload, 1,820 mm reach, better repeatability, and Hanwha’s Korean industrial cobot platform, the Hanwha HCR-32 is the stronger long-reach heavy-payload choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Hanwha model to the FAIRINO FR30?
The closest Hanwha model to the FAIRINO FR30 is the Hanwha HCR-32. FAIRINO FR30 has 30 kg nominal payload and 1,403 mm reach, while Hanwha HCR-32 has 32 kg payload and 1,820 mm reach.
Is Hanwha HCR-32 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR30?
It is a strong heavy-payload comparison, but not a perfect match. FAIRINO FR30 is a 30 kg cobot with 35 kg max published payload, while Hanwha HCR-32 is a 32 kg cobot with longer reach.
Which robot has more payload?
Hanwha HCR-32 has more nominal payload at 32 kg, while FAIRINO FR30 has 30 kg nominal payload and 35 kg max published payload.
Which robot has more reach?
Hanwha HCR-32 has much more reach: 1,820 mm compared with 1,403 mm for FAIRINO FR30.
Which robot has better repeatability?
Hanwha HCR-32 has better published repeatability at ±0.05 mm, while FAIRINO FR30 is listed at ±0.1 mm.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR30 is cheaper. FAIRINO FR30 is publicly listed at $18,199, while this comparison uses $60,000 as the Hanwha HCR-32 sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference.
How much does the FAIRINO FR30 cost?
FAIRINO FR30 is publicly listed at $18,199 on FAIRINO USA.
How much does the Hanwha HCR-32 cost?
A clean official HCR-32 MSRP was not found. Hanwha’s purchasing model is described as quote-based, and this comparison uses $60,000 as a sourced estimated heavy-cobot price reference based on Hanwha’s lower-payload HCR-12A public reseller price of $36,300 and the HCR-32’s newer 32 kg high-payload positioning.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR30 is better for ROI planning because it has a real public listed price and much lower acquisition-cost story. Hanwha HCR-32 may justify a higher quote where long reach, better repeatability, and 32 kg nominal payload reduce workcell complexity.
Which robot is better for palletizing?
FAIRINO FR30 is better for price-sensitive palletizing. Hanwha HCR-32 is better when the palletizing cell needs 1,820 mm reach, 32 kg nominal payload, and better repeatability.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
FAIRINO FR30 is better when 1,403 mm reach is enough and ROI is the priority. Hanwha HCR-32 is better when the machine layout needs longer reach or when parts approach the 32 kg class.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value choice because it has public pricing, lower acquisition cost, max-payload headroom, and clear ROI positioning. Hanwha HCR-32 is the stronger premium heavy-cobot choice because it offers 32 kg nominal payload, much longer reach, better repeatability, and Korean industrial robotics positioning.
