ABB IRB 5350 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Paint-Shop Door Opener Robot
Updated: 2 days ago

The ABB IRB 5350 is a paint-shop door opener robot with a payload of 7 kg and a reach of 1350 mm, listed from USD 45,000. 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 5350 is a paint-shop door opener robot with a 7 kg payload and a 1350 mm reach. It has three or four axes and opens and holds vehicle doors so that paint robots can coat the interior of the car body. It is listed from USD 45,000.
ABB IRB 5350 at a Glance
Payload: 7 kg
Reach: 1350 mm
Axes: 3 or 4
Controller: ABB IRC5P
Price: from USD 45,000
ABB IRB 5350 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 5350.
Specification | ABB IRB 5350 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 5350 |
Robot type | Paint-shop door opener robot |
Payload | 7 kg |
Reach | 1350 mm |
Axes | 3 or 4 |
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 45,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
3 or 4 axes
Max. payload 7 kg
Reach 1350 mm
Rail travel 3–10 m
Mounting floor or rail
Protection IP66, explosion protected
Controller IRC5P
Design and Build Quality

The robot is floor mounted or travels on a rail of 3 to 10 m so it can follow the car body through the booth. It is explosion protected to IP66 and runs on the IRC5P paint controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 5350 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 5350 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 5350 are opening and holding vehicle doors in paint shops.
Interior Painting of Car Bodies

The door opener works alongside paint robots, opening each door and holding it in position while the interior surfaces are sprayed.
Line Tracking on a Rail
Rail travel of 3 to 10 m lets the robot follow a moving car body.
Paint Booth Automation
Automating door handling removes people from the spray zone.
ABB IRB 5350 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 5350 is listed from USD 45,000 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
Purpose-built for door opening in paint shops
Floor or rail mounting with 3 to 10 m travel
IP66, explosion protected
Runs on the IRC5P paint controller
Cons
Single-purpose robot
Three or four axes only
Useful only together with paint robots
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 5350?
The IRB 5350 fits automotive paint shops that automate interior painting with robots such as the IRB 5500.
See the full ABB IRB 5350 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 5350 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 5350 cost?
The ABB IRB 5350 is listed from USD 45,000 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 5350?
The IRB 5350 has a payload of 7 kg and a reach of 1350 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 5350 have?
The IRB 5350 has 3 or 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 5350 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5P controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 5350 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor or rail.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 5350?
Its published protection rating is IP66, explosion protected.
What is the ABB IRB 5350 used for?
Typical applications are opening and holding vehicle doors in paint shops.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.





