ABB Robotics IRB 6790 Overview

The ABB IRB 6790 is a six-axis industrial robot available with a 235 kg payload and 2650 mm reach or a 205 kg payload and 2800 mm reach, with a position repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It carries IP69 protection with Foundry Prime 3 and is built for high-pressure parts washing and other wet, harsh environments. The robot is floor mounted and runs on the IRC5 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

• Variants 235 kg / 2650 mm and 205 kg / 2800 mm

• Repeatability ±0.05 mm

• Mounting floor

• Protection IP69, Foundry Prime 3

• Controller IRC5

ABB Robotics IRB 6790 Review Summary

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.

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 It Is For

The IRB 6790 fits powertrain and foundry plants that need a robot inside high-pressure washing cells.

Full review: ABB IRB 6790 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the IP69 Foundry Robot