ABB Robotics IRB 1520ID Overview

The ABB IRB 1520ID is a six-axis industrial robot with a 4 kg payload, a 1500 mm reach and a position repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It is a dedicated arc welding robot with the welding hose package routed through the upper arm. The robot weighs 170 kg, can be floor mounted or inverted, is rated IP40 and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore 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 4 kg

• Reach 1500 mm

• Repeatability ±0.05 mm

• Mass 170 kg

• Mounting floor, inverted

• Protection IP40

• Controller IRC5 Single Cabinet or OmniCore C30, C90XT, V250XT, V400XT

ABB Robotics IRB 1520ID Review Summary

The IRB 1520ID is a dedicated arc welding robot with a 4 kg payload, a 1500 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. The welding hose package is routed through the upper arm, which protects it and keeps its movement predictable. It is listed from USD 38,000.

Pros

• Welding hose package routed through the upper arm

• 1500 mm reach

• Floor or inverted mounting

• Runs on IRC5 or several OmniCore controllers

Cons

• 4 kg payload limits it to welding torches

• IP40 protection

• ±0.05 mm repeatability

Who It Is For

The IRB 1520ID fits fabrication shops and automotive suppliers that want a dedicated, economical arc welding robot. For more reach and payload, look at the IRB 2600ID.

Full review: ABB IRB 1520ID Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Arc Welding Robot