ABB IRB 1200 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5–7 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1200 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 5–7 kg, a reach of 700–900 mm and ±0.02–0.025 mm repeatability, listed from USD 26,000. 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 IRB 1200 is a compact six-axis robot for material handling and machine tending in small cells. It comes as the IRB 1200-7/0.7 with a 7 kg payload, 700 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability, or the IRB 1200-5/0.9 with a 5 kg payload, 900 mm reach and ±0.025 mm repeatability. It is listed from USD 26,000.
ABB IRB 1200 at a Glance
Payload: 5–7 kg
Reach: 700–900 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02–0.025 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore or IRC5
Price: from USD 26,000
ABB IRB 1200 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1200.
Specification | ABB IRB 1200 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1200 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 5–7 kg |
Reach | 700–900 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02–0.025 mm |
Controller | ABB OmniCore or IRC5 |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 26,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
IRB 1200-7/0.7: payload 7 kg, reach 700 mm, repeatability ±0.02 mm
IRB 1200-5/0.9: payload 5 kg, reach 900 mm, repeatability ±0.025 mm
Mounting any angle
Protection IP40, with IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 3 options
Controller OmniCore or IRC5
Design and Build Quality
The robot mounts at any angle. It is rated IP40 as standard, with IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and ISO 3 cleanroom options, and runs on the OmniCore or IRC5 controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1200 runs on the ABB OmniCore or IRC5 controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family, and IRC5 is its long-established predecessor.
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.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and digital I/O.
ABB IRB 1200 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1200 are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Machine Tending
The compact arm loads and unloads small machine tools, presses and moulding machines from inside or beside the machine.
Material Handling
Two payload and reach variants let users choose between more load in a tight cell or more reach with lighter parts.
Assembly, Packaging and Inspection
The IRB 1200 also assembles, packs and inspects small products, including in cleanroom and foundry environments with the relevant options.
ABB IRB 1200 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1200 is listed from USD 26,000 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.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Two variants: 7 kg / 700 mm and 5 kg / 900 mm
Repeatability of ±0.02 to ±0.025 mm
Any-angle mounting
IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom options
Runs on OmniCore or IRC5
Cons
IP40 as standard
Reach of at most 900 mm
Protection upgrades are options
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1200?
The IRB 1200 fits small machine-tending and handling cells where floor space is tight. If you need more reach or payload, look at the IRB 1300.
See the full ABB IRB 1200 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1200 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1200 cost?
The ABB IRB 1200 is listed from USD 26,000 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 IRB 1200?
The IRB 1200 has a payload of 5–7 kg and a reach of 700–900 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1200?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02–0.025 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1200 have?
The IRB 1200 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1200 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore or IRC5 controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB IRB 1200 be mounted?
Published mounting options: any angle.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1200?
Its published protection rating is IP40, with IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 3 options.
What is the ABB IRB 1200 used for?
Typical applications are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
