ABB IRB 52 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Compact Paint Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 52 is a six-axis paint robot with a payload of 7 kg, a reach of 1200–1450 mm and ±0.15 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 52 is a compact six-axis paint robot with a 7 kg payload, a reach of 1200 mm or 1450 mm and ±0.15 mm repeatability. It is an explosion-protected arm for painting small and medium-sized parts in general industry, and is listed from USD 55,000.
ABB IRB 52 at a Glance
Payload: 7 kg
Reach: 1200–1450 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.15 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5P
Price: from USD 55,000
ABB IRB 52 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 52.
Specification | ABB IRB 52 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 52 |
Robot type | Six-axis paint robot |
Payload | 7 kg |
Reach | 1200–1450 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.15 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5P |
Interfaces | Interbus-S, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CC-Link, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet, USB, analog, digital and relay I/O |
Certifications | ATEX II 2 G Ex ib px IIB T4, ATEX II 2 D Ex pD 21 T65°C, FM Class I, II Div. 1 Groups C, D, G |
Starting price | From USD 55,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 7 kg
Reach 1200 mm or 1450 mm
Repeatability ±0.15 mm
Mounting floor, wall, inverted, tilted
Explosion protected
Controller IRC5P
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounted, which helps fit it into small paint booths. It is explosion protected, with ATEX and FM approvals, and runs on the IRC5P paint controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 52 runs on the ABB IRC5P controller. IRC5P is ABB's controller for paint robots.
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 Interbus-S, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CC-Link, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet, USB and analog, digital and relay I/O.
ABB IRB 52 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 52 are spray painting and coating of small and medium-sized parts.
General Industry Painting
The robot paints small and medium-sized parts such as housings, furniture components and plastic parts.
Compact Paint Booths
Flexible mounting and a compact arm suit booths where space is limited.
Consistent Coating
A robot repeats the same spray path on every part, which gives even film build and reduces overspray.
ABB IRB 52 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 52 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
Compact paint robot with two reach options
Floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounting
Explosion protected, with ATEX and FM approvals
Runs on the dedicated IRC5P paint controller
Cons
7 kg payload
Reach of at most 1450 mm
±0.15 mm repeatability
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 52?
The IRB 52 fits general industry manufacturers that want to automate painting of small and medium parts in a compact booth. For car bodies and large parts, look at the IRB 5500 or IRB 5510.
See the full ABB IRB 52 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 52 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 52 cost?
The ABB IRB 52 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 52?
The IRB 52 has a payload of 7 kg and a reach of 1200–1450 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 52?
Its published repeatability is ±0.15 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 52 have?
The IRB 52 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 52 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5P controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 52 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, wall, inverted, tilted.
What is the ABB IRB 52 used for?
Typical applications are spray painting and coating of small and medium-sized parts.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
