This is a video of an ABB IRB 6000 M93 which we supplied to Lopes and Companhia in Portugal. They have fitted their own gripper and programmed the robot for bag palletising. This is typical of a 6 -axis robot palletising application. The 6000's strength and reliability is perfect for this type of application. An IRB 6400 or other later robot would probably be slightly faster and more accurate but the 6000 is up to the job so why pay more?
The ABB IRB 6000 is among one of the best value used industrial robots available today. Installed worldwide in great numbers these reliable workhorses have been used for many applications with great success. Setting the benchmark for today's industrial robots the IRB 6000 has an impressive 2.4m reach and 120kg capacity. With speeds of up to 2.5 meters per second and only requiring minimal maintenance the IRB 6000 is an excellent choice. The S3 controller is straightforward and user friendly. Using the well liked ARLA programming language this robot is not only easy to program but offers good expandability. Usually supplied with 32 Inputs and 32 Outputs this can be increased to 96 In and 96 out and have the option of analogue I/O for applications such as sealing etc.
The IRB 6000 is also relatively straightforward to install. It has the computing power and built in safety to run a basic cell itself without the additional expense of PLC's and HMI's. The S3 cabinet can also provides the space and connectivity to allow easy integration.
Making extensive use of planetary gears the IRB 6000 arm is remarkable both for its simplicity and its reliability. The 6 axis robotic arm uses brush free Siemens AC servo motors. The robot is modular in design and its structural elements are all rigid steel casings. All bearings and cables are integrated and enclosed. As standard all 6 axis have electromechanical brakes which are applied when de-energised.
The IRB 6000 has a position resolution of 0.25mm and an accuracy of <+-0.4mm. The lifespan of an IRB 6000 depends a great deal on good service practice (although just one service a year is normal) - we have seen examples in excellent condition showing excellent accuracy and noiseless operation with over 120,000 hours use. It is expected that 150,000 hours should be reached without any major problems.
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S3 |
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120kg |
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2.4m |
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£4,000 This includes arm, controller, pendant and cables but excludes gripper, programming and integration. If you are looking for a turnkey package contact us. |
