ABB IRB 1660ID Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 4–6 kg Integrated-Dressing Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1660ID is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 4–6 kg, a reach of 1550 mm and ±0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 45,000. 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 1660ID is a six-axis robot with a 4 kg or 6 kg payload, a 1550 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability. Its process cables and hoses run inside the upper arm, and it is used for arc welding and machine tending. It is listed from USD 45,000.
ABB IRB 1660ID at a Glance
Payload: 4–6 kg
Reach: 1550 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5
Price: from USD 45,000
ABB IRB 1660ID Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1660ID.
Specification | ABB IRB 1660ID |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1660ID |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 4–6 kg |
Reach | 1550 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 |
Interfaces | DeviceNet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, RS-232/RS-422, Ethernet, digital 24 V DC I/O, analog I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN 60204-1, ANSI/RIA R15.06, UL 1740 |
Starting price | From USD 45,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Payload 4 kg or 6 kg
Reach 1550 mm
Repeatability ±0.02 mm
Mounting floor, inverted, tilted
Protection IP40
Controller IRC5
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor mounted, inverted or tilted. It is rated IP40 and runs on the IRC5 controller. Internal routing protects the cables and hoses and removes the swinging loops that limit access in tight cells.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1660ID runs on the ABB IRC5 controller. IRC5 is ABB's long-established robot controller platform.
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 DeviceNet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, RS-232/RS-422, Ethernet, digital 24 V DC I/O and analog I/O.
ABB IRB 1660ID Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1660ID are arc welding and machine tending.
Arc Welding
The ±0.02 mm repeatability and 1550 mm reach suit accurate welding of complex parts, with the torch package inside the arm.
Machine Tending
The 6 kg version loads and unloads machines where external cables could catch on doors and fixtures.
Dense Cells
Predictable cable movement makes offline programming in RobotStudio more reliable.
ABB IRB 1660ID Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1660ID is listed from USD 45,000 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
±0.02 mm repeatability
Process cables and hoses routed inside the upper arm
1550 mm reach
Floor, inverted or tilted mounting
Wide fieldbus support on IRC5
Cons
Payload of 4 or 6 kg
IP40 protection
Runs on the older IRC5 controller platform
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1660ID?
The IRB 1660ID fits welding and machine-tending cells that need higher accuracy than the IRB 1520ID with the same internal cable routing.
See the full ABB IRB 1660ID product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1660ID FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1660ID cost?
The ABB IRB 1660ID is listed from USD 45,000 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 1660ID?
The IRB 1660ID has a payload of 4–6 kg and a reach of 1550 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1660ID?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1660ID have?
The IRB 1660ID has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1660ID use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 1660ID be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, inverted, tilted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1660ID?
Its published protection rating is IP40.
What is the ABB IRB 1660ID used for?
Typical applications are arc welding and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
