ABB evolves IRB 1200 family, with greater speed, precision and choice

ABB’s high-performance IRB 1200 next generation robots enhance productivity and efficiency in high-end process applications. Powered by ABB’s OmniCoreTM controller, the new robots achieve class-leading motion control, with path repeatability to just 0.03 mm and pose repeatability down to 0.011 mm, even for multiple robots at high speeds of up to 1600 mm/s. The new generation IRB 1200 family comes in four variants - 5, 7, 8, and 9 kg - the latter offering best-in-class payload, making it ideal for handling larger or heavier parts.

Key benefits

Path accuracy

Achieves class-leading motion control with path accuracy down to 0.6 mm

Reduced costs

20% lighter, reducing mounting costs and energy consumption

Class-leading payload

New generation available in four variants, offering class-leading payloads in demanding applications

High-end applications

Optimized for high-speed, high-precision applications including assembly, polishing, and dispensing

Enhanced efficiency and versatility

Through its leaner design, the new IRB 1200 enables more compact and efficient installation, boosting throughput and efficiency without increasing production footprint. At the same time, it is 20% lighter than the previous generation, reducing pedestal mounting and energy consumption. 

 

The IRB 1200 can be controlled by four OmniCore controllers, including the E10, C30, C90XT, and V250XT, to support essential and more extensive customer requirements. For example, additional axes or drive units from OmniCore controllers can synchronize external equipment (e.g., positioners or turntables) with the robot's movements, significantly improving the overall operating efficiency and increasing productivity.  

 

The option of up to 24 connection pins for customer power and signal (CP/CS) options allows for the integration of more grippers and sensors via internal cabling, reducing cable wear and tear, and minimizing cable interference.  

 

The use of a larger diameter air hose (Φ6 x 4) provides additional power for vacuum suction, allowing simultaneous handling of multiple objects, compared to other robots.

Target applications

High throughput, complex applications such as surface finishing, assembly, and dispensing Target segments:

 

  • Consumer electronics: mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles, wearable devices, and displays.
  • Automotive electronics: in-car entertainment, monitors, and carputers. 
  • General industries: Injection Molding Machines (IMM) in the plastics, metal fabrication, etc.
  • Consumer industries: packaged goods in Food & Beverages and logistics 

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Technical data

Reach up to 0.9

m

Payload up to 9

kg

Available variants

IRB 1200-5/0.9 Gen2

Reach (m): 0.9

Payload (kg): 5

IRB 1200-7/0.7 Gen2

Reach (m): 0.7

Payload (kg): 7

 

 

RB 1200-8/0.9 Gen2

Reach (m): 0.9

Payload (kg): 8

IRB 1200-9/0.7 Gen2

Reach (m): 0.7

Payload (kg): 9

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