When you are assembling an industrial robotics or cobot cell on a used-equipment budget, the real decision is which unit you can actually drive with the controllers and drives already in your shop. These four listings span that choice: a compact two-axis linear arm, a sensing component for an existing robot, a FANUC arm, and a complete pick-and-place robot with a feeder. Each one fills a different part of an assembly workflow, so the right pick depends on the missing piece in your cell.
Quick take
Need feeder-fed pick-and-place? The IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 is the only unit here that pairs a SCARA robot with a Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder, but it costs $10,000. Need payload and already have controls? The FANUC M-16IB/20 is a 20 kg six-axis arm at $1,800. Upgrading an existing arm? The ATI Mini45 adds force/torque sensing for $1,395. Want the lowest-priced entry point? The IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm is $499.99, but plan on extra drive hardware.
Listed-price comparison
| Listing | Listed price | Relative price | What it brings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 Robot w/ Hover-Davis QF01-16 Tape Feeder | $10,000.00 | Complete pick-and-place system | |
| FANUC M-16IB/20 Industrial Robot Arm A05B-1216-B202 | $1,800.00 | Robot arm | |
| ATI Industrial Automation Mini45 | $1,395.00 | Sensor with integrated cable | |
| IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm 8" Z 4" Y Movement | $499.99 | Two-axis linear arm with CAN controllers |
Decision matrix
- Need a complete pick-and-place package? The IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1.
- Need an arm with payload and already have control hardware? The FANUC M-16IB/20.
- Need to add contact and load sensing to an existing robot? The ATI Mini45.
- Need a low-cost two-axis linear project? The IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm.
Product notes
IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 Robot w/ Hover-Davis QF01-16 Tape Feeder
The most complete package here, the IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 combines an IAI Corp SCARA robot with a Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder. If your work involves component feeding and precision placement, this is the one listing that arrives as a paired system, with controller integration and table or inline mounting options. The trade-off is budget and physical size: it is the most expensive unit in this group and the heaviest at 999 lb, with dimensions of 58x50x85. Make sure your floor plan and handling equipment can accommodate it.
FANUC M-16IB/20 Industrial Robot Arm A05B-1216-B202
If your project needs a six-axis arm with real payload, the M-16IB/20 delivers a 20 kg, six-axis FANUC arm. It is a 2005 unit sold as arm only, which keeps the cost down but means you need a controller, teach pendant, and cables to make it work. The arm weighs 220 kg without a controller and shows cosmetic wear, paint loss, and signs of prior industrial use. This is a practical choice when you already have compatible control hardware or are sourcing parts separately; skip it if you need a turnkey robot ready to run.
ATI Industrial Automation Mini45
The ATI Mini45 is not a robot arm at all, which is exactly why it earns a place here. It adds force/torque sensing to an existing arm, end effector, or research setup, measuring loads in X, Y, and Z simultaneously so the robot can detect contact and tool interaction. This unit was removed from working automation and research equipment and is listed as used and functional, with the integrated cable included. The limitation is scope: without a robot or controller included, you are buying a component, not a complete motion system. If you already have a working arm and need better feedback, this is the missing piece.
IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm (8" Z, 4" Y Movement)
This IAI linear robot arm is a low-cost entry point into the category. It is a two-axis screwdriver-style arm with 8" of Z travel and 4" of Y travel, and the actuators come with CAN controllers. The screwgun motor is a Yaskawa SGME-01AFNS11, but there is no servo drive for that motor, and the CAN protocol is not identified, so you will need to supply a compatible drive and sort out the control wiring. For a shop that already works with IAI actuators or Yaskawa motors, this could be a low-cost building block; for someone expecting a plug-and-play screwdriving robot, it is not there yet.
Final recommendation by use case
- Pick the IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 with the Hover-Davis QF01-16 for a feeder-fed pick-and-place package.
- Pick the FANUC M-16IB/20 if you already have control hardware and need a payload-rated arm; remember it is arm only.
- Pick the ATI Mini45 to add contact and load feedback to an existing arm.
- Pick the IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm for a low-cost linear motion project, and budget for a servo drive.
Every listing is used and every one has a specific job. Match the package to the missing piece in your cell, not to the price alone.
