ABB Expands Industrial Robot Range

ABB Robotics has introduced three models in its range of multipurpose robots designed to increase productivity in machine tending, material handling, arc welding and other process applications. The IRB 2600 range features an optimised, compact design that offers a payload capacity of up to 20kg and an ultra-wide working range. This robot range has flexible mounting possibilities including floor, wall, inverted, tilted or shelf mounted, which helps to reduce floor space and increases access to the equipment being served.

These features enable more creative cell designs in a wide variety of industrial segments and applications, said ABB. Another key feature of the IRB 2600 range is the compact and lightweight design, which results in a total arm weight of less than 300kg. It has the same footprint as the ABB IRB 4600 - the first robot to be launched from ABB's fourth-generation mid-range. This small footprint makes it easier for the arm to reach down below its own base; providing improved access and enabling smaller production cells and more efficient use of floor space.

The IRB 2600 is very fast and can improve production cycle times by up to 25 per cent, according to ABB. These speeds and acceleration are achieved by a combination of the lightweight design and ABB's Quickmove motion control software. The IRB 2600 range contains three models: two short-arm variants (1.65m) for 12 or 20kg payloads and a long-arm variant (1.85m) with a 12kg payload. Up to 27kg payload is achievable for pick/place and packaging applications with the wrist vertical.

ABB also offers a protection programme for its industrial robots. The IRB 2600 has, as standard, ingress protection IP67 for the entire robot and a higher protection level, Foundry Plus 2 version, is available as an option. All three robot models are available with ABB's IRC5 robot controller and are fully supported by ABB Robotics sales and service.

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