ABB IRB 5500 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the FlexPainter Paint Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 5500 is a paint robot with a payload of 13 kg, a reach of 2970 mm and ±0.15 mm repeatability, listed from USD 100,000. 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 5500 FlexPainter is a paint robot with a 13 kg payload, a 2970 mm reach and ±0.15 mm repeatability. It is an explosion-protected arm for exterior painting of car bodies and other large parts, built with six axes or with a seventh axis for rail travel. It is listed from USD 100,000.
ABB IRB 5500 at a Glance
Payload: 13 kg
Reach: 2970 mm
Axes: 6 or 7
Repeatability: ±0.15 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5P
Price: from USD 100,000
ABB IRB 5500 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 5500.
Specification | ABB IRB 5500 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 5500 |
Robot type | Paint robot |
Payload | 13 kg |
Reach | 2970 mm |
Axes | 6 or 7 |
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 100,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 or 7 axes
Max. payload 13 kg
Reach 2970 mm
Repeatability ±0.15 mm
Mounting floor, wall, inverted, tilted or rail
Protection IP66, explosion protected
Controller IRC5P
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor, wall, inverted or tilted mounted, or installed on a rail. It is rated IP66, explosion protected with ATEX and FM approvals, and runs on the IRC5P paint controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 5500 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 5500 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 5500 are exterior painting of car bodies and painting of large parts.
Exterior Painting of Car Bodies
The 2970 mm reach covers a car body's exterior surfaces from a small number of robot positions.
Large Parts
The robot paints large components such as truck cabs, aerospace parts and wind turbine components.
Rail-Mounted Painting
With a seventh axis, the robot travels alongside the part to extend its coverage.
ABB IRB 5500 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 5500 is listed from USD 100,000 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
2970 mm reach
13 kg payload for atomizers and applicators
Six-axis or seven-axis rail version
Floor, wall, inverted, tilted or rail mounting
IP66, explosion protected
Cons
±0.15 mm repeatability
Starting price of USD 100,000
Requires the IRC5P paint controller
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 5500?
The IRB 5500 fits automotive paint shops and manufacturers of large painted parts. For a floor-mounted robot with a shorter reach, compare the IRB 5510.
See the full ABB IRB 5500 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 5500 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 5500 cost?
The ABB IRB 5500 is listed from USD 100,000 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 5500?
The IRB 5500 has a payload of 13 kg and a reach of 2970 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 5500?
Its published repeatability is ±0.15 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 5500 have?
The IRB 5500 has 6 or 7 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 5500 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5P controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 5500 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, wall, inverted, tilted or rail.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 5500?
Its published protection rating is IP66, explosion protected.
What is the ABB IRB 5500 used for?
Typical applications are exterior painting of car bodies and painting of large parts.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
