July 24, 2013 – ABB Robotics added an 8 kg model to its IRB 360 FlexPicker line. The 8 kg version of the IRB 360 robot has been re-engineered to handle higher payloads and improved pick-and-place performance. The new design includes a redesigned carbon fiber arm-set, a new delta plate designed to handle larger weights and inertias, and improved motion tuning. The new 8kg unit also features a deeper (350 mm) work envelope than the other 1130 mm reach FlexPicker models. The ABB FlexPicker is designed for operation in sanitary environments, and the stainless steel IPK69 rated model withstands the most stringent cleaning operations associated with sanitary product handling.
Multiple variants of work envelopes (800, 1130 and 1600 mm), payloads (1kg, 3kg and 8 kg) are available, all with environmental protection options to meet most application requirements. In addition to handling flow wrapped products, the IRB 360 FlexPicker is ideal for the direct picking and placing of unwrapped food products and pharmaceuticals into primary wrappers; loading meat products into trays; and kitting of personal care products and medical devices into blister packs. ABB’s PickMaster3 software can be utilized for many of these applications, integrating advanced vision guidance and inspection capabilities to the process.
About ABB
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.
About ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics is a leading supplier of industrial robots - also providing robot software, peripheral equipment, modular manufacturing cells and service for tasks such as welding, handling, assembly, painting and finishing, picking, packing, palletizing and machine tending. Key markets include automotive, plastics, metal fabrication, foundry, electronics, machine tools, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. A strong solutions focus helps manufacturers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 200,000 robots worldwide.