IRB 6620LX Robot and Gantry from ABB

ABB Robotics developed a hybrid system integrating articulated robot automation with a linear gantry, delivering a unique combination of cost efficiency and performance benefits. The IRB 6620LX is a 5-axis overhead robot arm mounted on a linear axis with a 150kg (330 lbs) payload.

The linear axis can support up to two robots, and provides the ability to serve several stations or machines simultaneously or in programmed coordination, resulting in high productivity and machine utilization, says ABB. To merge the articulated and linear technology ABB removed the first rotational axis from the robotic arm, enabling it to be mounted either upside down or sideways on the linear axis. The linear gantry acts as the first axis of the robot, providing the same agility as a standard 6-axis robot. The linear axis can range in height from 2.5 to 4 m (8 to 13 ft) and in length from 1.8 to 33 m (6 to 108 ft.

The IRB 6620LX’s five-axis robot arm is available with ABB’s proprietary Foundry Plus 2 protection, which includes IP67 for the entire arm. The linear gantry axis features IP66 protection as standard. The robot is available with the well established and powerful ABB IRC5 robot controller.

"The new IRB 6620LX will make it possible to access and manipulate work pieces in the tightest work spaces,” said Joe Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing, ABB Robotics, North America. “The system will foster the development of improved logistics and production concepts while providing tremendous cost savings and ROI opportunities.”