ABB Robotics IRB 120 Overview

The ABB IRB 120 is a six-axis industrial robot with a 3 kg payload, a 580 mm reach and a position repeatability of ±0.01 mm. It is a compact arm for small-parts handling and assembly in tight cells, and it can carry 4 kg when the wrist points vertically down. The robot weighs 25 kg, mounts at any angle and runs on the IRC5 Compact or IRC5 Single Cabinet controller.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Material handling

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

• Inspection

• Dispensing

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 6 axes

• Max. payload 3 kg (4 kg with vertical wrist)

• Reach 580 mm

• Repeatability ±0.01 mm

• Mass 25 kg

• Mounting any angle

• Protection IP30

• Controller IRC5 Compact or IRC5 Single Cabinet

ABB Robotics IRB 120 Review Summary

The IRB 120 is a compact six-axis robot with a 3 kg payload, a 580 mm reach and ±0.01 mm repeatability. It is built for small-parts handling and assembly in tight cells, and can carry 4 kg when the wrist points vertically down. It is listed from USD 16,000.

Pros

• ±0.01 mm repeatability

• 25 kg arm that mounts at any angle

• 4 kg payload with a vertical wrist

• ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating

• Wide fieldbus support on IRC5

Cons

• IP30 protection

• Runs on the older IRC5 controller platform

• 580 mm reach covers a small work area

Who It Is For

The IRB 120 fits manufacturers that need a proven small robot for handling and assembly, particularly plants already standardised on IRC5. For a newer design on OmniCore, compare the IRB 1100.

Full review: ABB IRB 120 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 3 kg Industrial Robot