ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the High-Payload Delta Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker is a delta robot with a payload of 10–15 kg, a working diameter of 1300 mm and ±0.01–0.08 mm repeatability, listed from USD 40,000. 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 390 FlexPacker is ABB's high-payload delta robot, with a 1300 mm working diameter. The four-axis IRB 390-15/1300 carries 15 kg at ±0.01 mm repeatability for high-payload picking and full-layer packing, while the five-axis IRB 390-10/1300 carries 10 kg at ±0.08 mm for shelf-ready and retail-ready packing and parcel singulation. It is listed from USD 40,000.
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker at a Glance
Payload: 10–15 kg
Working diameter: 1300 mm
Axes: 4 or 5
Repeatability: ±0.01–0.08 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 40,000
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker.
Specification | ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 390 FlexPacker |
Robot type | Delta robot |
Payload | 10–15 kg |
Working diameter | 1300 mm |
Axes | 4 or 5 |
Repeatability | ±0.01–0.08 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 40,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
IRB 390-15/1300: 4 axes, payload 15 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, mass 133 kg
IRB 390-10/1300: 5 axes, payload 10 kg, repeatability ±0.08 mm, mass 148 kg
Working diameter 1300 mm
Mounting inverted
Protection IP67
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore
Design and Build Quality
The robot weighs 133 kg in the four-axis version and 148 kg in the five-axis version, is mounted inverted, is rated IP67 and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 390 FlexPacker 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 390 FlexPacker Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 390 FlexPacker are picking, packing, packaging, sorting and high-speed transfer.
Full-Layer and High-Payload Packing
The 15 kg version moves complete product layers or heavy items in one cycle.
Shelf-Ready and Retail-Ready Packing
The five-axis 10 kg version reorients products as it places them into display-ready packaging.
Parcel Singulation
The robot separates and aligns parcels at speed in logistics sorting lines.
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker Price and Value
The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker is listed from USD 40,000 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
Up to 15 kg payload on a delta robot
±0.01 mm repeatability on the 15 kg version
IP67 protection
Five-axis version for product reorientation
Cons
Only one working diameter: 1300 mm
133 to 148 kg robot weight needs a strong overhead frame
Starting price of USD 40,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker?
The IRB 390 fits packaging and logistics operations that need delta-robot speed with heavier products. For light products, the IRB 365 or IRB 360 costs less.
See the full ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker cost?
The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker is listed from USD 40,000 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 working diameter of the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker?
The IRB 390 FlexPacker has a payload of 10–15 kg and a working diameter of 1300 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker?
Its published repeatability is ±0.01–0.08 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker have?
The IRB 390 FlexPacker has 4 or 5 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker be mounted?
Published mounting options: inverted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker?
Its published protection rating is IP67.
What is the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker used for?
Typical applications are picking, packing, packaging, sorting and high-speed transfer.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
