ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 is a six-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 5 kg, a reach of 950 mm and ±0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 34,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The GoFa CRB 15000-5 is the lightest and fastest model in ABB's GoFa line. It carries 5 kg over a 950 mm reach at ±0.02 mm repeatability, weighs 28 kg and reaches a maximum TCP speed of 2.2 m/s. It is a general-purpose cobot for assembly, machine tending, screwdriving and inspection, and is listed from USD 34,000.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 at a Glance
Payload: 5 kg
Reach: 950 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 2.2 m/s (max. TCP speed)
Controller: ABB OmniCore C30
Price: from USD 34,000
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5.
Specification | ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | GoFa CRB 15000-5 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 950 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Speed | 2.2 m/s (max. TCP speed) |
Controller | ABB OmniCore C30 |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, DeviceNet, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3, PL d, IEC 60204-1, ISO Class 4 cleanroom |
Starting price | From USD 34,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 5 kg
Reach 950 mm at the wrist, 1050 mm at the flange
Repeatability ±0.02 mm
Mass 28 kg
Mounting any angle
Protection IP54
Controller OmniCore C30
Max. TCP speed 2.2 m/s
Design and Build Quality
The arm weighs 28 kg and mounts at any angle, including on a table, a wall or a ceiling. It is rated IP54 and is approved for ISO Class 4 cleanrooms. Reach is 950 mm at the wrist and 1050 mm at the flange.
Programming and Software
Controller
The GoFa CRB 15000-5 runs on the ABB OmniCore C30 controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family.
RAPID and RobotStudio
Programs are written in ABB's RAPID language and can be created, simulated and tested offline in RobotStudio before they are loaded to the robot.
Easy Programming
For users without robot programming experience, ABB's Wizard Easy Programming offers a block-based graphical way to build programs without writing RAPID code. Positions can also be taught by guiding the arm by hand.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, DeviceNet, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the GoFa CRB 15000-5 are assembly, machine tending, screwdriving, material handling and inspection.
Assembly and Screwdriving
With ±0.02 mm repeatability the GoFa 5 handles fitting, insertion and screwdriving of small and mid-size components next to operators.
Machine Tending
The 950 mm reach covers loading and unloading of small CNC machines, presses and test stations.
Material Handling and Inspection
The arm moves parts between stations and carries cameras or probes for quality checks.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 Price and Value
The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 is listed from USD 34,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller configuration, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 vs Alternatives
The table compares the GoFa CRB 15000-5 with similar cobots from Universal Robots and FAIRINO.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 | Universal Robots UR5e | FAIRINO FR5 | |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 950 mm | 850 mm | 922 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
IP rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP66 |
Arm weight | 28 kg | 20.6 kg | 22 kg |
Starting price | From USD 34,000 | From USD 35,000 | From USD 7,999 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
950 mm reach with ±0.02 mm repeatability
2.2 m/s maximum TCP speed, the fastest in the GoFa line
Mounts at any angle
ISO Class 4 cleanroom approval
Runs on the OmniCore C30 controller with RAPID and RobotStudio
Cons
IP54, while the larger GoFa models are IP67
At 28 kg it is heavier than the UR5e and FAIRINO FR5
Starting price of USD 34,000 is well above low-cost 5 kg cobots
Who Should Buy the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5?
The GoFa 5 fits manufacturers that already run ABB robots and want a cobot on the same controller and software, and users who need cleanroom approval. Buyers focused on price should compare it with the FAIRINO FR5.
See the full ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 FAQ
How much does the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 cost?
The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 is listed from USD 34,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5?
The GoFa CRB 15000-5 has a payload of 5 kg and a reach of 950 mm.
How accurate is the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
How many axes does the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 have?
The GoFa CRB 15000-5 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore C30 controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 be mounted?
Published mounting options: any angle.
What is the protection rating of the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5?
Its published protection rating is IP54.
What is the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-5 used for?
Typical applications are assembly, machine tending, screwdriving, material handling and inspection.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
