ABB IRB 4600 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 20–60 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 4600 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 20–60 kg, a reach of 2050–2550 mm and ±0.05–0.06 mm repeatability, listed from USD 62,000. 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 4600 is a general-purpose six-axis robot with payloads from 20 to 60 kg, reaches from 2050 to 2550 mm and repeatability of ±0.05 to ±0.06 mm. It is offered in four payload and reach versions for material handling, machine tending and process applications, and is listed from USD 62,000.
ABB IRB 4600 at a Glance
Payload: 20–60 kg
Reach: 2050–2550 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05–0.06 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 62,000
ABB IRB 4600 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 4600.
Specification | ABB IRB 4600 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 4600 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 20–60 kg |
Reach | 2050–2550 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05–0.06 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 62,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
IRB 4600-60/2.05: repeatability ±0.06 mm
IRB 4600-45/2.05: ±0.05 mm
IRB 4600-40/2.55: ±0.06 mm
IRB 4600-20/2.50: ±0.05 mm
Mounting floor, inverted, tilted
Protection IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor mounted, inverted or tilted. It is rated IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 as an option, and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT controller. Versions are the IRB 4600-60/2.05, 45/2.05, 40/2.55 and 20/2.50.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 4600 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 4600 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 4600 are material handling, machine tending and process applications.
Machine Tending
Payloads up to 60 kg cover heavy workpieces for machining centres, presses and die casting machines.
Material Handling
Reaches up to 2550 mm let one robot serve several stations or pallets.
Process Applications
The IRB 4600 is also used for cutting, dispensing, grinding and other process work, including foundry environments with Foundry Plus 2.
ABB IRB 4600 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 4600 is listed from USD 62,000 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 versions from 20 to 60 kg
Reaches from 2050 to 2550 mm
Floor, inverted or tilted mounting
IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 option
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.05 to ±0.06 mm
No wall mounting option listed
Starting price of USD 62,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 4600?
The IRB 4600 fits general industry users that need a versatile robot between the IRB 2600 and the IRB 5710 in payload.
See the full ABB IRB 4600 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 4600 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 4600 cost?
The ABB IRB 4600 is listed from USD 62,000 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 4600?
The IRB 4600 has a payload of 20–60 kg and a reach of 2050–2550 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 4600?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05–0.06 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 4600 have?
The IRB 4600 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 4600 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 4600 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, inverted, tilted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 4600?
Its published protection rating is IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 4600 used for?
Typical applications are material handling, machine tending and process applications.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
