Description
The IRB 8700 is ABB’s advanced 8th generation industrial robot, expertly designed for heavy payloads of up to 1000 kg. With a simplified design and ABB’s Foundry Plus 2 protection, the IRB 8700 delivers exceptional reliability and durability. Its innovative LeanID technology reduces wear on dress packs and simplifies offline simulation, streamlining your operations.
Built from non-hazardous materials, this robot is not only powerful but also environmentally friendly; it stands out as the ideal choice for heavy-duty automation.
Key Benefits
- High payloads up to 1000 kg with the wrist down
- 25% faster speeds than other robots in this size class
- Highly reliable with simplified design and Foundry Plus 2 protection standard
- Built around LeanID for reduced wear on dress packs and ease of simulation
- Built using non-hazardous materials
Features
- Low Total Cost of Ownership: Designed for reliability with robust components and simpler parts configurations, ensuring high performance with minimal maintenance needs.
- Outstanding Reliability:
- Straightforward design using world-class components.
- Features LeanID for optimal cost-to-endurance ratio.
- Includes ABB’s Foundry Plus 2 for enhanced protection, leading to high uptime for 24/7 production lines.
- Simplified Design:
- Utilizes one motor and one gear per axis.
- Eliminates gas springs, replacing them with a reliable counterweight and mechanical springs to enhance safety and reduce failure points.
- Results in shorter cycle times and improved accuracy.
- Built around LeanID:
- Offers a cost-effective alternative to fully integrated dress packs.
- Facilitates offline programming simulation and flexible production with a large working range, enabling access to tight spaces.
- High Speed:
- Redefines expectations for high payload robots, achieving 25% faster speeds than competitors.
- Features a compact footprint, optimized counterweight, and stiff axes to maintain momentum and speed.
- Superior motion control accommodates heavy and wide parts with high moments of inertia (725 kgm²).
- Sustainable Design:
- Complies with RoHS and Reach directives, ensuring the use of non-hazardous materials for safer work environments.
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