Shopping for used industrial robotics and cobots comes down to a fork in the road: do you need a tightly focused placement station for automated component feeding, or a general-purpose arm that can take on heavier tasks? The IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 and the FANUC M-16iB/20 sit on opposite sides of that decision. One is a package built around feeding hardware; the other is a bare arm with room for heavier work. The right choice depends on which type of task your line actually runs.
Quick verdict
For precision placement of taped parts, the IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 is the better match. If you need more positioning freedom and are ready to supply your own controls, the FANUC M-16iB/20 arm is the one to build around.
At a glance
| Consideration | IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 | FANUC M-16iB/20 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 10,000.00 | USD 1,800.00 |
| Robot type | SCARA pick-and-place robot | Multi-axis industrial arm |
| What you get | Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder | Arm only |
| Defining specification | Precision placement for component feeding | Six-axis motion with 20 kg payload |
Where the IAI wins
If your process centers on component feeding, the IAI package is the more direct match. The station is built around feeding parts into a consistent placement routine, and it can be mounted on a table or inline. That makes it a strong fit for automated component assembly.
Where the FANUC wins
If you need more spatial freedom, the FANUC arm gives you a path to heavier work. The catch is that the control hardware is not included, so plan to source the missing controller, teach pendant, and cables.
IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 with Hover-Davis QF01-16 Tape Feeder
This used package is built around the Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder, which is the main reason to choose it. The SCARA robot and feeder work together as a pick-and-place station for tape-fed components, and the table or inline mounting options fit neatly into an existing cell. Cleanroom compatibility also broadens where it can be used. The trade-off is specialization: this is a focused SCARA layout rather than a general-purpose arm for varied material handling. If your process is built around tape-fed components, this pairing saves integration time; if your tasks are mixed, the feeder and narrow focus may be more than you need.
FANUC M-16iB/20 Industrial Robot Arm
The FANUC M-16iB/20, with part number A05B-1216-B202, is a 2005 six-axis arm with a 20 kg payload. Those are the concrete reasons to choose it: the axis count gives you freedom in how tools and parts are oriented, and the payload capacity opens the door to more demanding jobs. The unit is arm only, so no controller, teach pendant, or cables come with it, and it shows cosmetic wear and paint loss from prior industrial use. That makes this a mechanical hardware purchase rather than a turnkey system. If you already have a control package or can build one, the FANUC is the more flexible route into six-axis robotics.
Final choice by use case
Choose the IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 when your work is tape-fed component placement at a fixed station. Choose the FANUC M-16iB/20 when you need arm flexibility and are prepared to handle the missing control hardware yourself.
