The powerful 12kg collaborative robot arm with 1304mm reach and ±0.05mm repeatability — supplied, integrated and supported in the UK by Robot Center
The Elite Robots CS612 is a versatile 6-axis collaborative robot (cobot) with a 12kg payload, 1304mm reach and ±0.05mm repeatability. It balances flexibility and power within the Elite Robots CS Series, designed for heavier-duty automation such as machine tending, palletising, assembly, material handling, packing, quality inspection and welding.
Weighing 34kg with a Ø190mm base footprint, the CS612 fits onto pedestals, mobile bases and compact workcells alongside existing production lines where a traditional industrial robot would need far more space and fixed guarding. Robot Center works with Elite Robots to supply, integrate and support the CS612 for UK manufacturers, machine shops, packaging and logistics operations.
Key Elite Robots CS612 highlights:
| Specification | Elite Robots CS612 |
|---|---|
| Payload | 12kg |
| Reach / radius | 1304mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.05mm |
| Axes | 6 |
| Joint range (J1–J6) | ±360° on all joints |
| Joint speed | J1–J2: 120°/s · J3: 150°/s · J4–J6: 180°/s |
| Typical TCP speed | 3.4 m/s |
| IP rating | IP65 (optional IP68) |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50°C |
| Relative humidity | <90% (non-condensing) |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Typical power usage | 435W |
| Tool I/O connector | M8, 8-pin |
| Tool I/O ports | 4 configurable DI, 4 configurable DO, 1 AI, 1 AO |
| Tool I/O power supply | 0 / 12V / 24V (3A, 2A, 1A) |
| Tool communication | RS485, Modbus RTU |
| Footprint | Ø190mm |
| Arm weight | 34kg |
| Total arm length | 1546mm |
| Standard cable length | 5.5m (1.5m, 3m, 8m, 10m options) |
| Standard controller | AC, 505 x 257 x 462mm, 14kg, IP44 |
| Controller I/O | 24 DI, 24 DO (8 safety-configurable), 2 AI, 2 AO |
| Controller communication | RS485, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET |
| Teach pendant | ERP400, 12.1″ touchscreen (ERP400S optional) |
The CS612 is the step up from the CS66 when you need more payload and reach. Here is how the two compare:
| Specification | CS612 | CS66 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 12kg | 6kg |
| Reach | 1304mm | 914mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.05mm | ±0.03mm |
| Typical TCP speed | 3.4 m/s | 2.8 m/s |
| Arm weight | 34kg | 20kg |
| Footprint | Ø190mm | Ø150mm |
| Total arm length | 1546mm | 1120mm |
| Typical power usage | 435W | 250W |
| Best for | Heavier parts, palletising, larger work envelopes, multi-station tending | Compact cells, precision assembly, small-to-medium parts |
Across the wider Elite Robots CS Series, the CS63 offers 3kg / 624mm, the CS66 6kg / 914mm, the CS612 12kg / 1304mm, the CS620 20kg / 1800mm, the CS625 25kg / 1500mm and the CS530H 30kg / 1522mm.
Specifications sourced from the official Elite Robots CS612 product page (last reviewed October 2026). Contact Robot Center for the latest datasheet, service manual and CAD drawings.
As a UK robotics specialist, Robot Center helps organisations choose, buy, integrate and optimise the Elite Robots CS612. We look at your parts, cycle time, gripper and workspace first, then recommend whether the CS612 is the right fit — or whether the smaller CS66 (6kg, 914mm) or the larger CS620 (20kg, 1800mm) would suit the job better.
Explore the full range on our Elite Robots and collaborative robots pages.
The CS612 is the go-to choice for heavier parts and larger work envelopes, where you need more payload and reach than a mid-size cobot offers, without the footprint and guarding of a traditional industrial robot. It is ideal for machine tending, packing, inspection and anywhere people and robots need to share the same space.
Popular CS612 applications include machine tending, pick and place, assembly and screwdriving, machine vision and quality inspection, material handling and processing, dispensing, welding and palletising. It is used across automotive, electronics, metal and machining, plastics, chemical and pharmaceutical, food and beverage, FMCG, logistics, retail and education.
Transfer, sort, pack and label small parts and products at speed. The CS612’s 12kg payload and 1304mm reach let it handle heavier products, larger grippers and wider conveyors and trays, with ±0.05mm repeatability on every pick.
Automate screw and nut driving, tightening, part fitting and insertion for electronics and small mechanical assemblies — with consistent quality on every cycle.
Pair the CS612 with a camera to present parts for inspection, read codes and check for defects. Its 1304mm reach lets it present parts to cameras from multiple angles and serve larger inspection cells.
Sanding, polishing, deburring, drilling, gluing and dispensing, plus handling components between stations, fixtures and conveyors.
Load and unload CNC machines, injection moulding machines, presses and test rigs. The CS612 handles heavier parts and larger or dual grippers within its 12kg payload, and its 1304mm reach can serve a machine door plus infeed and outfeed tables — or even two machines from one position.
At the end of the line, the CS612 can pack cartons and build pallets of medium-weight cases, with its 1304mm reach covering a larger pallet area. It is also used in smart retail and food service to prepare, serve and hand over products in customer-facing spaces.
The CS612 combines higher payload, long reach, safety and simple programming in an easy-to-deploy package. Every standard order includes everything you need to start automating:
There are three common ways UK organisations get started with the CS612. We will recommend the right route based on your budget, timescales and in-house skills.
Buying the CS612 outright is the best option for long-term, in-house automation. We supply the arm, controller and teach pendant, plus the right gripper and accessories for your application. See our UK cobot cost guide for typical budgets.
Spread the cost with leasing or Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). This is ideal for pilots, proof-of-concept trials and businesses that want automation without a large upfront capital outlay.
For production use, we design and deliver the full cell — cobot, gripper, vision, fixtures, table or pedestal, safety risk assessment, programming and operator training — so your CS612 is productive from day one.
To get the best results from the CS612, correct setup, tooling and programming are essential. Robot Center supports you from first enquiry through to live production.
Want pricing, a demo or advice on whether the CS612 is right for your application? Contact our team and we will come back to you quickly with a tailored recommendation.
We can help with CS612 purchase, leasing, Robotics-as-a-Service, grippers and accessories, integration and training across the UK.
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The Elite Robots CS612 is a 6-axis collaborative robot arm with a 12kg payload, 1304mm reach and ±0.05mm repeatability. It is the higher-payload, long-reach model of the Elite Robots CS Series, designed for tasks such as machine tending, palletising, assembly, material handling, quality inspection and welding.
The CS612 has a maximum payload of 12kg and a reach (working radius) of 1304mm. It has a typical TCP speed of 3.4 m/s, weighs 34kg and has a Ø190mm base footprint.
CS612 pricing depends on configuration — controller type, teach pendant, cable length, IP68 upgrade, grippers and integration. Contact Robot Center on 0845 528 0404 or sales@robotcenter.co.uk for a current UK quote, or read our cobot cost guide.
The CS612 sits in the upper-middle of the range. For lighter tasks, the CS63 offers 3kg payload and 624mm reach, and the CS66 offers 6kg and 914mm. For heavier parts, the CS620 offers 20kg and 1800mm, the CS625 25kg and 1500mm, and the CS530H 30kg and 1522mm.
Yes. The CS612 is a collaborative robot designed to share workspace with people, and the optional ERP400S teach pendant adds a 3-position enabling switch. As with any robot, each application needs a risk assessment covering the tool, parts and cell layout — Robot Center can help with this.
Yes. Robot Center supplies the Elite Robots CS612 in the UK with purchase, leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service options, plus grippers, integration, programming, training and ongoing support.
The CS612 doubles the payload of the CS66 (12kg vs 6kg) and extends the reach to 1304mm (vs 914mm), with a faster typical TCP speed of 3.4 m/s (vs 2.8 m/s). The CS66 is lighter (20kg vs 34kg), has a smaller Ø150mm footprint and tighter ±0.03mm repeatability, so it suits compact cells and precision work. Choose the CS612 for heavier parts, larger or dual grippers and bigger work envelopes.
Yes. With a 12kg payload and 1304mm reach, the CS612 can palletise light-to-medium cases at the end of a line. The 12kg payload includes the gripper, so the case weight plus the gripper must stay within 12kg. For taller stacks, a raised pedestal or vertical lift axis may be needed — Robot Center can model your pallet pattern and reach before you buy.
The CS612 arm is rated IP65 as standard, with an optional upgrade to IP68. It operates from -10 to 50°C at up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing). The standard controller is rated IP44.
The CS612 ships with the standard AC controller (505 x 257 x 462mm, 14kg, IP44) with 24 digital inputs, 24 digital outputs (8 safety-configurable), 2 analogue inputs and 2 analogue outputs. It supports RS485, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. Programming is via the ERP400 teach pendant with a 12.1″ touchscreen; the ERP400S adds a 3-position enabling switch. A compact AC/DC OEM controller (495 x 200 x 227mm, 7kg) is available for machine builders.
The CS612 runs from a standard 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz single-phase supply, with a typical power usage of around 435W — far lower than a traditional industrial robot of similar payload.
