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When smaller does not mean less

ABB launches a small size for a compact and flexible production robot

Source: ABB06/04/2010

April 6, 2010

ABB has launched the smallest of its industrial robots multipurpose: Compact, agile and lightweight IRB 120 of six axes. Available with a new version compact popular IRC5 driver, the only robot weighs 25 kg and can handle a payload of three kilos (4 with vertical wrist), with a reach of 580 millimeters.

The new small robot of ABB offers all the functions and technical knowledge of the range of ABB in a much smaller size, thereby helping to reduce the space they occupy the robotic cells. Its size, combined with its lightweight design, makes the 120 IRB an economic and reliable option to generate high volumes of production in return for a minimal investment.

The new model is also a tour of 411 mm and the ability to reach 112 mm below their own base. Ideal for a wide range of industries, including electronics, food and beverages, machinery, solar, pharmacist, physician and research, the IRB 120 is the perfect component to introduce cost-effective applications in handling and Assembly of small parts, especially in situations where space is an important aspect.

The new model has a distance of 411 mm and the ability to reach 112 mm below their own base.

To reduce the space occupied by robot technology, the IRB 120 can be mounted at any angle, in a cell, on top of a machine or near other robots in the manufacturing line. The compact turning radius of the axis 1 guarantees the possibility to assemble the robot in close proximity to its application.

Further increasing its capacity to improve productivity, control of movement of the 120 IRB and its accuracy of course, are supported by the advanced dynamic model of the IRC5 Compact controller that incorporates QuickMove and TrueMove motion control software. Use the new Compact 120 IRB driver ensures a movement of robot predictable, high-performance, combined with a course independent of the speed.

ABB expands its range of robots to allow more manufacturers take advantage of the robot technology

The Compact IRC5 expands the complete family of control IRC5 and brings all the advantages of the best driver of robots in the world. This includes an optimal movement of the tour, programming FlexPendant of easy to use, a flexible RAPID language and powerful communication capabilities; and now, all this taking up a minimum space. In a second phase is envisaged that in 2010 the IRC5 Compact driver is available for other robots from ABB IRB 140 and the IRB 360 Flexpicker.

The IRB 120 robot can be mounted at any angle, in a cell, on top of a machine or near other robots in the manufacturing line.

In addition to the benefits of space-saving, Compact controller also allows an easy implementation in place thanks to the entry of single-phase power, external connectors for signs, and the integrated system of 16 inputs and 16 outputs expandable. The system also supports the use of RobotStudio for offline programming and Remote Service Control. This allows manufacturers and system integrators to optimize the design of the cells and helps prevent costly downtime or delays in the production.