ABB IRB 460 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 110 kg Palletizing Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 460 is a four-axis palletizing robot with a payload of 110 kg, a reach of 2400 mm and ±0.20 mm repeatability, listed from USD 65,000. 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 460 is a compact, fast four-axis palletizing robot with a 110 kg payload, a 2400 mm reach and ±0.20 mm repeatability. It is built for end-of-line and bag palletizing, and is listed from USD 65,000.
ABB IRB 460 at a Glance
Payload: 110 kg
Reach: 2400 mm
Axes: 4
Repeatability: ±0.20 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 65,000
ABB IRB 460 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 460.
Specification | ABB IRB 460 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 460 |
Robot type | Four-axis palletizing robot |
Payload | 110 kg |
Reach | 2400 mm |
Axes | 4 |
Repeatability | ±0.20 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 65,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
4 axes
Max. payload 110 kg
Reach 2400 mm
Repeatability ±0.20 mm
Mounting floor
Protection IP67
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot is floor mounted, is rated IP67 and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT controller. Four axes are enough for palletizing, where products stay level, and keep the mechanics simple and fast.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 460 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 460 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 460 are end-of-line palletizing and bag palletizing.
End-of-Line Palletizing
The robot stacks cases, trays and shrink-wrapped packs coming off a packaging line onto pallets.
Bag Palletizing
A 110 kg payload covers heavy bags of powder, grain, cement or feed together with the gripper.
Compact Cells
The 2400 mm reach serves one or two pallet positions in a small footprint.
ABB IRB 460 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 460 is listed from USD 65,000 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
110 kg payload
Compact and fast for end-of-line cells
IP67 protection
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
±0.20 mm repeatability
2400 mm reach is shorter than the IRB 660 and IRB 760
Four axes cannot tilt products
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 460?
The IRB 460 fits food, beverage, consumer goods and bulk material producers that need a compact palletizer at the end of one or two lines. For more reach or payload, look at the IRB 660.
See the full ABB IRB 460 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 460 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 460 cost?
The ABB IRB 460 is listed from USD 65,000 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 460?
The IRB 460 has a payload of 110 kg and a reach of 2400 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 460?
Its published repeatability is ±0.20 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 460 have?
The IRB 460 has 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 460 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 460 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 460?
Its published protection rating is IP67.
What is the ABB IRB 460 used for?
Typical applications are end-of-line palletizing and bag palletizing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
