ABB IRB 1600 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 6–10 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1600 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 6–10 kg, a reach of 1200–1450 mm and ±0.02–0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 42,000. 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 1600 is a general-purpose six-axis robot offered with a 6 kg or 10 kg payload and a reach of 1200 mm or 1450 mm. Repeatability is ±0.02 mm, or ±0.05 mm for the 10 kg long-reach version. It is used for machine tending, material handling and process applications, and is listed from USD 42,000.
ABB IRB 1600 at a Glance
Payload: 6–10 kg
Reach: 1200–1450 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02–0.05 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 42,000
ABB IRB 1600 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1600.
Specification | ABB IRB 1600 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1600 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 6–10 kg |
Reach | 1200–1450 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02–0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 42,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Payload 6 kg or 10 kg
Reach 1200 mm or 1450 mm
Repeatability ±0.02 mm (±0.05 mm for 10 kg / 1450 mm)
Mounting floor, wall, inverted, tilted
Protection IP54, IP67 with Foundry Plus 2
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounted. It is rated IP54, with IP67 available through the Foundry Plus 2 option, and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1600 runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore 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 1600 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1600 are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Machine Tending
Flexible mounting lets the IRB 1600 be installed above or beside a machine to save floor space while it loads and unloads parts.
Material Handling
Payloads up to 10 kg and reaches up to 1450 mm cover transfer of mid-size parts between stations.
Process Applications
The ±0.02 mm repeatability suits dispensing, assembly and inspection, and the Foundry Plus 2 version works in harsh environments.
ABB IRB 1600 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1600 is listed from USD 42,000 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
Four combinations of 6 or 10 kg and 1200 or 1450 mm
±0.02 mm repeatability on most versions
Floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounting
IP67 with Foundry Plus 2
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
±0.05 mm repeatability on the 10 kg / 1450 mm version
IP54 as standard
Starting price of USD 42,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1600?
The IRB 1600 fits general industry users that need a flexible mid-size robot for tending and handling, with mounting options that save floor space.
See the full ABB IRB 1600 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1600 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1600 cost?
The ABB IRB 1600 is listed from USD 42,000 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 1600?
The IRB 1600 has a payload of 6–10 kg and a reach of 1200–1450 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1600?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02–0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1600 have?
The IRB 1600 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1600 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 1600 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, wall, inverted, tilted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1600?
Its published protection rating is IP54, IP67 with Foundry Plus 2.
What is the ABB IRB 1600 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.
