New design. New features. New technologies

IRB 4600 is a highly productive general purpose robot optimized for short cycle times where compact robots can help create high density cells. The IRB 4600 enables more compact manufacturing cells with increased production output and higher quality - and that means improved productivity.

Key benefits

Shortest cycle times

Thanks to the new compact and optimized design resulting in a low weight, the IRB 4600 can cut the cycle times of the industry benchmark by up to 25%. The maximum acceleration achievable is highest in its class, together with high maximum speeds. With the high acceleration it is possible to use to avoid obstacles or to follow the path. The benefit is increased production capacity and higher productivity.

Ultra-wide working range

You can position the IRB 4600 in the most favorable way with regard to reach, cycle time and auxiliary equipment. Flexible mounting with floor, tilted, semi-shelf or inverted mounting is very useful when you are simulating the best position for your application.

Small footprint

The small footprint, the slim swing base radius around axis 1, the fine elbow behind axis 3, the small lower and upper arms, and the compact wrist all contribute to the most compact robot in its class. With the IRB 4600 you can create your production cell with reduced floorspace by placing the robot closer to the served machines, which also increases your output and your productivity.

Best protection available

ABB has the most comprehensive protection program on the market and it will be even further enhanced with the IRB 4600. Foundry Plus includes IP 67, resistant paint, rust protected mounting flange and protection for molten metal spits on non-moving cables on the rear of the robot and extra protection plates over the floor cable connections on the foot.

Cleanroom option

The IRB 4600 cleanroom robot is sealed or covered (only 40 and 60 kg version), reducing particle contamination, and preventing grease and oil leakage into production areas. IRB 4600 cleanroom robot is ISO 14644-1 Class 5 certified (only 40 and 60 kg version), making it ideal for manufacturing settings requiring exceptional cleanliness and minimal particle emission.

Technical data

Reach up to 2.55

m

Payload up to 60

kg

Armload up to 20

kg

Available variants

IRB 4600-60/2.05

Reach (m): 2.05

Payload (kg): 60

IRB 4600-45/2.05

Reach (m): 2.05

Payload (kg): 45

IRB 4600-40/2.55

Reach (m): 2.55

Payload (kg): 40

IRB 4600-20/2.50

Reach (m): 2.51

Payload (kg): 20

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