ABB IRB 660 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 180–250 kg Palletizing Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 660 is a four-axis palletizing robot with a payload of 180–250 kg, a reach of 3150 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 75,000. 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 660 is a four-axis palletizing robot with a 180 kg or 250 kg payload, a 3150 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. Its long reach lets one robot serve several infeed conveyors and pallet stations. It is listed from USD 75,000.
ABB IRB 660 at a Glance
Payload: 180–250 kg
Reach: 3150 mm
Axes: 4
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 75,000
ABB IRB 660 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 660.
Specification | ABB IRB 660 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 660 |
Robot type | Four-axis palletizing robot |
Payload | 180–250 kg |
Reach | 3150 mm |
Axes | 4 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 75,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
4 axes
Payload 180 kg or 250 kg
Reach 3150 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 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.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 660 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 660 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 660 are palletizing from several infeed lines and bag and case palletizing.
Multi-Line Palletizing
A 3150 mm reach lets the robot pick from several infeed conveyors and build pallets at several stations.
Heavy Cases and Bags
The 250 kg version handles multiple cases or bags per cycle to raise throughput.
High-Stack Pallets
The long reach supports tall pallet loads without additional lifting equipment.
ABB IRB 660 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 660 is listed from USD 75,000 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
3150 mm reach serves several lines and pallets
Payload of 180 or 250 kg
±0.05 mm repeatability
IP67 protection
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
Floor mounting only
Four axes cannot tilt products
Starting price of USD 75,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 660?
The IRB 660 fits plants that want one robot to palletize the output of several packaging lines. For full-layer handling, look at the IRB 760.
See the full ABB IRB 660 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 660 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 660 cost?
The ABB IRB 660 is listed from USD 75,000 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 660?
The IRB 660 has a payload of 180–250 kg and a reach of 3150 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 660?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 660 have?
The IRB 660 has 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 660 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 660 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 660?
Its published protection rating is IP67.
What is the ABB IRB 660 used for?
Typical applications are palletizing from several infeed lines and bag and case palletizing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
