Robotics

IRB 120
Industrial Robot
ABB's smallest robot - for flexible and compact production

The IRB 120 robot is the latest addi-

tion to ABB’s new fourth-generation of
robotic technology and ABB’s smallest
robot ever produced. Ideal for material
handling and assembly applications, the
new IRB 120 robot provides an agile,
compact and lightweight solution with
superior control and path accuracy.

Compact and lightweight Optimized working range

As the smallest robot from ABB, the IRB 120 offers all the In addition to a horizontal reach of 580mm, the robot has best
functionality and expertise of the ABB range in a much small- in class stroke and the ability to reach 112mm below its base.
er package. Its reduced weight of only 25kg and compact Furthermore, the IRB 120 has a very compact turning radius,
design enables it to be mounted virtually anywhere, whether which is enabled by the robots symmetric architecture, with-
it is inside a cell, on top of a machine or close to other robots out offset on axis 2. This ensures the robot can be mounted
on the production line. close to other equipment and the slim wrist enables the arm
to reach closer to its application.
Multipurpose
Ideal for a wide range of industries including the electronic, Fast, accurate and agile
food and beverage, machinery, solar, pharmaceutical, medical Designed with a light, aluminum structure, the powerful com-
and research sectors, the IRB120 joins ABB’s fourth-genera- pact motors ensure the robot is enabled with a fast accelera-
tion of new robotic technology. tion, and can deliver accuracy and agility in any application.

A white finish Clean Room ISO class 5 version enhances this IRC5 Compact controller – optimised for small robots
versatility by making it suitable for environment with stringent ABB’s new IRC5 Compact controller takes the capabilities of
cleanliness standard. the extremely powerful IRC5 controller and presents them in
a truly compact format. The new Compact controller brings
The six-axis robot handles a payload of up to 3kg (4kg with accuracy and motion control to applications, which previously
its wrist down) and with a reach of 580mm, the robot is able had been exclusive to large installations.
to carry out a series of operations using flexible rather than
hard automated solutions. The IRB 120 is the perfect building In addition to space saving benefits, the new controller also
block to design cost effective applications – especially when enables easy commissioning through one phase power input,
space is at a premium. external connectors for all signals and a built-in expandable
16 in, 16 out, I/O system.
Easy to integrate
Weighing in at only 25kg, this robot arm is truly the most por- RobotStudio for offline programming enables manufacturers
table and easy to integrate on the market. It can be mounted to simulate a production cell to find the optimal position for
at any angle without any restriction. The smooth surfaces are the robot, and provide offline programming to prevent costly
easy to clean and the cables for air and customer signals are downtime and delays to production.
internally routed, all the way from the foot to the wrist, ensur-
ing that integration is effortless. Reduced footprint
For applications where floor space is crucial, the combination
of the new compact, lightweight architecture of the IRB 120
with the new IRC5 Compact controller introduces a signifi-
cantly reduced footprint.
IRB 120
Specification Working range at wrist center & load diagram
Variants Reach Payload Armload
IRB 120-3/0.6 580 mm 3 kg (4kg)* 0.3 kg
Features
Integrated signal supply 10 signals on wrist
Integrated air supply 4 air on wrist (5 bar)
Position repeatability 0.01 mm R121 Minimum

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turning radius ax

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Robot mounting Any angle

982
Degree of protection IP30
Controllers IRC5 Compact / IRC5 Single cabinet
Movement
Axis movements Working range Maximum speed
Axis 1 Rotation +165° to -165° 250 °/s

112
411
Axis 2 Arm +110° to -110° 250 °/s
Axis 3 Arm +70° to -90° 250 °/s 580 580

Axis 4 Wrist +160° to -160° 320 °/s

Axis 5 Bend +120° to -120° 320 °/s
Axis 6 Turn +400° to -400° 420 °/s 165°

Performance
1 kg picking cycle
80
R5
25 x 300 x 25 mm 0.58 s R121 Minimum
turning radius axis 1
Max TCP velocity 6.2 m/s
982

Max TCP acceleration 28 m/s2

Acceleration time 0-1 m/s 0.07 s
R1
69
.4
Electrical connections
Supply voltage 200-600 V, 50/60 Hz
Rated power
112

Transformer rating 3.0 kVA 411

165°
Power consumption 0.25 kW 580 580
Physical
Dimension robot base 180 x 180 mm
0.30

Dimension robot height 700 mm

Weight 25 kg
0.25

Environment
1 kg
Ambient temperature for Robot manipulator:
0.20
During operation +5°C (41°F) to +45°C (122°F)
Relative transportation and storage -25°C (-13°F) to +55°C (131°F)
Z-distance (m)

1.5 kg
0.15
For short periods up to +70°C (158°F)
Relative humidity Max 95% 2 kg

Options Clean Room ISO class 5 0.10

2.5 kg

(certified by IPA)** 3 kg

Noise level Max 70 dB (A) 0.05

Safety Safety and emergency stops

2-channel safety circuits supervision 0.00
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20

3-position enabling device L-distance (m)

Emission EMC/EMI-shielded
* With vertical wrist
** ISO class 4 can be reached under certain conditions
Data and dimensions may be changed without notice

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