How much can a refurbished robot demo actually establish? (Universal Robots UR5e)

ReeceCarter0993 · 20 Jul 2026, 23:29 UTC

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ReeceCarter0993
I'm considering a refurbished Universal Robots UR5e for tray-to-fixture transfer with a molded housing in a supervised handling workshop because the price is attractive. Although the listing describes it as inspected, I haven't been shown what that covered. I'd like to establish which checks and records matter before I spend money on collection.

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BrunoAbbott0017
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It would help to know whether you've a condition assessment or only a list of replaced items. What documentation has the seller supplied beyond the listing?

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ReeceCarter0993
Replying to BrunoAbbott0017

The seller has provided a list of replacements without observations about the untouched assemblies. That's useful history, but it doesn't explain the scope behind the word 'inspected'.

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BrunoAbbott0017
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@ReeceCarter0993 Request the unit-specific inspection scope and a complete inventory of what's included. You can then make a qualified condition assessment and a demonstration relevant to your application conditions of purchase.

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