ABB Robotics Releases IRB 2600 Multipurpose Robot

ABB Robotics introduces the IRB 2600 multipurpose robot. The IRB 2600 features an optimized compact design, an ultra-wide working range and a payload capacity up to 20 kg. The IRB 2600 is particularly suited for arc welding, machine tending, material handling and a variety of process applications.

The IRB 2600 is the second introduction from ABB’s fourth-generation of midrange industrial robots, a structured portfolio redesign that began with the 2009 introduction of the IRB 4600 family of robots in the 20 to 60 kg payload range. At weights of 284 kg and 435 kg respectively for the heaviest models, ABB claims the IRB 2600 and IRB 4600 are among the lightest robots available in their payload ranges. The new robot family is available with ABB's IRC5 Robot Controller and is fully supported by the ABB Robotics global sales and service organization in 53 countries.

"The IRB 2600 is ABB’s second step in responding to the widespread demand from our customers and system integrator partners for lighter, faster and more accurate robots,” said Joe Campbell, vice president of the ABB Robot Products Group in the US. “The best-in-class agility and performance of the 2600 and the 4600 will be the trademark of additional fourth-generation midrange introductions to come.”