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Fairino FR5: Softer pads for an anodised aluminium sleeve, or a better comparison first?

AmyBrooks0815 · 28 points · Buying advice · 21 Jul 2026

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What does 'inspected' mean on this refurbished Fairino FR5? - fixture-to-tray transfer

OmarCarter1013 · 12 points · Buying advice · 21 Jul 2026

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Fairino FR5: Would you arrange an independent inspection here?

ReeceBaker0471 · 21 points · Buying advice · 21 Jul 2026

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

ReeceCarter0993 · 16 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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The installed tool cable is here; the spare isn't (Fairino FR5, loading sample trays)

JackChan1124 · 30 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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A manageable arm price and an expanding installation budget (Fairino FR10, carton insert loading)

CarlaBarnes0575 · 21 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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The tidy tray isn't the one in our workshop - sorted tray loading

ElenaBennett0775 · 28 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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A small bench assembly area: Would you arrange an independent inspection here?

RaviBarnes0563 · 21 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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The listing says inspected. I need something more useful. (Universal Robots UR5e, parts tray loading)

JuliaChen1196 · 17 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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A small machined-components factory: Softer pads for a finished metal collar, or a better comparison first?

LouisChan1094 · 16 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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Planning for 216 without pretending every cost is known (Fairino FR5)

MayaBaker0475 · 29 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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Our fixture plans and the delivered arm don't line up (Fairino FR10, positioning inspection samples)

MiaBarnes0557 · 11 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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How do I get past 'next shipment' replies? (Fairino FR10)

AnilBennett0723 · 11 points · Buying advice · 20 Jul 2026

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The supplied the fixture alignment adapter interface doesn't match our fixture drawing (positioning inspection samples)

RobinBaker0512 · 34 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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Bought a complete Fairino FR5 setup, received only the arm (loading assembly fixtures)

CarlaBrown0923 · 3 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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How do I trace the missing controller and the tool wiring adapter? - placing assembly inserts

ZaraChen1178 · 27 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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The tidy tray isn't the one in our workshop

MeiAllen0342 · 29 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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Comparing the complete cost of handling a packaged connector kit (carton pocket filling)

AlexAdams0124 · 20 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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A compact parts handling area: Different trays have muddled our robot shortlist

JoAdams0157 · 6 points · Buying advice · 19 Jul 2026

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The video arrived, but the agreed observations are still missing (Universal Robots UR5e, sorting assembly sample pieces)

BrunoBrooks0800 · 24 points · Buying advice · 18 Jul 2026

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