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Crabnova RBV3 R68 joint module

The workhorse of the RBV3 range: 33 N·m continuous, 82 N·m peak, 1.15 kg, brake and a 120 N·m sensor inside. Shoulder, elbow and heavy wrist axes on small-to-mid humanoids land here more often than on any other frame.

Full specification

ParameterValue
Frame / sizeΦ68 mm · 82.6 mm body length
Ratio101:1
Rated torque33 N·m
Peak torque82 N·m
Rated output speed30 rpm
Weight1.15 kg
Torque sensor120 N·m range, integrated
EncoderDual 23-bit magnetic
CommsCANopen / CAN FD / EtherCAT · ESI GDESC_CIA402_V4_JX
Supply48 V DC · 5.42 A rated / 16.3 A peak
Holding brakePower-off engaged

Source: Crabnova RBV3 parameter sheet (2026-10-11) and the RBV3 drawing set. Figures verified November 2026 — confirm the exact variant against the datasheet issued with your order.

When this is the right choice

  • The default shoulder and elbow frame. 82 N·m peak carries a 5 kg arm through a normal service envelope.
  • Brake and sensor included as standard — no accessory design, no extra envelope.
  • 120 N·m sensor covers the peak with margin, so contact events are logged rather than clipped.
  • One bus, one ESI across the series, which matters when the same build has R58 wrists and R120 waists.

When it is the wrong choice

  • Full-size humanoid knees. 33 N·m will not carry a 70 kg platform — that is R120-MAX or a bigger harmonic line.
  • Wrist-only axes. R58 does it at less than half the mass.
  • Ankles and feet. Harmonic drive plus a holding brake is the wrong combination in a shock path.

Alternatives at a similar level

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CE-RBV3-R68-101 FAQ

Is this the same joint as RBV1 R68?

No. RBV1 R68 is quoted at 33/82 as well, but RBV3 adds the brake and the torque sensor inside the same frame, and the mass differs. If a quote says R68, check which series before comparing prices.

What does the 30 rpm output speed mean in practice?

It is the rated output speed at the rated torque. A shoulder that has to lift through 120° in a second is fine; a high-speed sorting wrist is not.

Can the connector be IP-rated?

Crabnova builds IP67 variants on request — if the joint goes into a washdown or outdoor cell, say so before the order, because it changes the part number.

How long does it take to ship?

Confirmed per order at quotation.

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