This industrial robot can lift loads of up to 800 kg with a reach of 3.5 m. This makes the IRB 8700 on average 25% faster than comparable robots in this weight class. Other special features include the simple design, low-maintenance high-performance components, Foundry-Plus-2 protection and LeanID versions.
The variety of applications and tasks for heavy-duty robots grows with the demands of industry. During machining and handling processes, large forces and moments are often encountered. The rigidity of the IRB 8700, thanks to the symmetrical structure and the parallel arms, simplifies the control and monitoring of these processes.
The ABB robot is available in two configurations: one with a reach of 4.2 m and a maximum lifting capacity of 550 kg (620 kg with tilted pivot point and 475 kg in the LeanID version) and a variant with a reach of 3.5 m and a maximum lifting capacity of 800 kg (up to 1000 kg with tilted pivot point and 630 kg in the LeanID version). Both versions have a mass moment of inertia of 725 kgm². The new robot thus meets the customer's needs.
One motor per arm segment
The standard Foundry-Plus-2 protection also contributes to high availability in continuous use in harsh working conditions. The robot is equipped with only one high-performance motor with drive per arm segment, while many competing robots in this class have multiple motors. In addition, the robot does not have any gas springs, but only a counterweight and a mechanical spring. The IRB 8700 can therefore deliver short cycle times with high accuracy.
