ABB premiers the IRB 1600

The new IRB 1600 industrial robot was developed by ABB to meet today's market demands for rigidity, precision and the ability to work overhead. The new robot features very high axis speeds and is the fastest in its class, enabling it to achieve even shorter cycle times. The extremely high position repeatability (± 0.05 mm) and path accuracy of the new manipulator guarantee that parts quality is second to none.

The payload capacity of up to 7 kg makes the robot suitable for material handling and machine operating processes in addition to arc welding. A foundry version of the robot with an IP67 degree of protection is also available, which allows the robot to be applied in all types of casting processes. The new IRB 1600 is specially designed to be used in floor, wall and overhead assembly applications.

And of course the new robot is controlled by the new robot controller (IRC5), which features MultiMove functionality that allows up to four robots to be moved simultaneously by a single controller.