ABB IRB 6790 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the IP69 Foundry Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 6790 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 205–235 kg, a reach of 2650–2800 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 105,000. 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 6790 is a large six-axis robot for wet and harsh environments. It is available with a 235 kg payload and 2650 mm reach or a 205 kg payload and 2800 mm reach, at ±0.05 mm repeatability, and carries IP69 protection with Foundry Prime 3. It is built for high-pressure parts washing, and is listed from USD 105,000.
ABB IRB 6790 at a Glance
Payload: 205–235 kg
Reach: 2650–2800 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5
Price: from USD 105,000
ABB IRB 6790 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 6790.
Specification | ABB IRB 6790 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 6790 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 205–235 kg |
Reach | 2650–2800 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 |
Interfaces | DeviceNet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, RS-232/RS-422, Ethernet, digital 24 V DC I/O, analog I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN 60204-1, ANSI/RIA R15.06, UL 1740 |
Starting price | From USD 105,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Variants 235 kg / 2650 mm and 205 kg / 2800 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Mounting floor
Protection IP69, Foundry Prime 3
Controller IRC5
Design and Build Quality
IP69 protection with Foundry Prime 3 is the robot's defining feature: it is built to withstand high-pressure water jets and the conditions inside washing cells. The robot is floor mounted and runs on the IRC5 controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 6790 runs on the ABB IRC5 controller. IRC5 is ABB's long-established robot controller platform.
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 DeviceNet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, RS-232/RS-422, Ethernet, digital 24 V DC I/O and analog I/O.
ABB IRB 6790 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 6790 are high-pressure parts washing and material handling in wet and harsh environments.
High-Pressure Parts Washing
The robot holds engine blocks, cylinder heads and other castings in front of high-pressure jets to clean and deburr them.
Wet and Corrosive Environments
The protection level suits cells where a standard robot would be damaged by water and cleaning agents.
Heavy Parts Handling
Payloads of 205 or 235 kg cover large powertrain components.
ABB IRB 6790 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 6790 is listed from USD 105,000 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
IP69 protection with Foundry Prime 3
Payload of 205 or 235 kg
±0.05 mm repeatability
Wide fieldbus support on IRC5
Cons
Runs on the older IRC5 controller platform
Floor mounting only
Starting price of USD 105,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 6790?
The IRB 6790 fits powertrain and foundry plants that need a robot inside high-pressure washing cells.
See the full ABB IRB 6790 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 6790 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 6790 cost?
The ABB IRB 6790 is listed from USD 105,000 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 6790?
The IRB 6790 has a payload of 205–235 kg and a reach of 2650–2800 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 6790?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 6790 have?
The IRB 6790 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 6790 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 6790 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 6790?
Its published protection rating is IP69, Foundry Prime 3.
What is the ABB IRB 6790 used for?
Typical applications are high-pressure parts washing and material handling in wet and harsh environments.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
