ABB IRB 2600ID Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 8–15 kg Integrated-Dressing Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 2600ID is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 8–15 kg, a reach of 1850–2000 mm and ±0.023–0.026 mm repeatability, listed from USD 55,000. 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 2600ID is the integrated-dressing version of the IRB 2600: its process cables and hoses run inside the upper arm. It comes as the IRB 2600ID-15/1.85 with a 15 kg payload, 1850 mm reach and ±0.026 mm repeatability, or the IRB 2600ID-8/2.00 with an 8 kg payload, 2000 mm reach and ±0.023 mm repeatability. It suits arc welding and material handling in dense cells, and is listed from USD 55,000.
ABB IRB 2600ID at a Glance
Payload: 8–15 kg
Reach: 1850–2000 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.023–0.026 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5
Price: from USD 55,000
ABB IRB 2600ID Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 2600ID.
Specification | ABB IRB 2600ID |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 2600ID |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 8–15 kg |
Reach | 1850–2000 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.023–0.026 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 55,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
IRB 2600ID-15/1.85: payload 15 kg, reach 1850 mm, repeatability ±0.026 mm
IRB 2600ID-8/2.00: payload 8 kg, reach 2000 mm, repeatability ±0.023 mm
Mounting floor, wall, inverted, tilted
Protection IP67 base and lower arm, IP54 upper arm
Controller IRC5
Design and Build Quality
Routing cables and hoses inside the upper arm keeps them out of the way of fixtures and neighbouring robots and makes their movement predictable. The base and lower arm are rated IP67 and the upper arm IP54. The robot can be floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounted and runs on the IRC5 controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 2600ID 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 2600ID Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 2600ID are arc welding, material handling and machine tending.
Arc Welding
The 8 kg / 2000 mm version carries a welding torch with the hose package inside the arm, which helps reach into complex weldments.
Material Handling in Dense Cells
The 15 kg version handles parts where external cable loops would collide with fixtures or other robots.
Machine Tending
Internal dressing reduces the risk of cables catching on machine doors and tooling.
ABB IRB 2600ID Price and Value
The ABB IRB 2600ID is listed from USD 55,000 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
Process cables and hoses routed inside the upper arm
Reach of 1850 or 2000 mm
Repeatability of ±0.023 to ±0.026 mm
Floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounting
Wide fieldbus support on IRC5
Cons
Upper arm is rated IP54 rather than IP67
Runs on the older IRC5 controller platform
Starting price of USD 55,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 2600ID?
The IRB 2600ID fits welding and handling cells with several robots working close together, where internal cable routing saves space and reduces wear.
See the full ABB IRB 2600ID product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 2600ID FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 2600ID cost?
The ABB IRB 2600ID is listed from USD 55,000 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 2600ID?
The IRB 2600ID has a payload of 8–15 kg and a reach of 1850–2000 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 2600ID?
Its published repeatability is ±0.023–0.026 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 2600ID have?
The IRB 2600ID has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 2600ID use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 2600ID be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, wall, inverted, tilted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 2600ID?
Its published protection rating is IP67 base and lower arm, IP54 upper arm.
What is the ABB IRB 2600ID used for?
Typical applications are arc welding, material handling and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
