ABB reveals articulated arm robot and linear gantry unit
ABB has launched its first robot that combines the advantages of an articulated robot and a linear gantry for improved flexibility and cycle times.
The IRB 6620LX is a 5-axis overhead mounted robot arm on a linear axis unit that provides flexibility in production with its 150kg payload and large scalable workspace. Ideal for machine tending and material handling applications, it offers greater versatility and cost effectiveness compared to customised linear handling systems.
To integrate articulated and linear technology, ABB has removed the first rotational axis from the robotic arm, enabling it to be mounted either upside down or sideways on the linear gantry unit, which acts as the first axis. The ability to be mounted overhead facilitates production flexibility as the linear gantry axis unit can be extended by up to 33m horizontally and 4m vertically.
With this extended reach, the robot can access several machines or work stations without compromising on performance, resulting in high productivity and machine utilisation. This inherent flexibility also enables quick and easy changeovers for improved production uptime and provides opportunities for the solution to be tailored for different applications.
The high performance is delivered as a result of sophisticated mechanical engineering and ABB's state-of-the-art motion control technology, TrueMove and QuickMove. The robot is available with ABB's well-established and powerful IRC5 robot controller.
