ABB’s ceiling-mounted SCARA robot maximises flexibility

ABB has expanded its SCARA robot family with the launch of a compact invert-mounted model for small parts assembly applications. By mounting the IRB 910INV on the ceiling, manufacturers can increase the space efficiency and flexibility of each cell and handle more complex tasks, even in tight locations. The inverted mounting also allows the IRB 910INV to collaborate with other robots and machines simultaneously in the same footprint, further boosting productivity.

Utilising ABB’s motion control technology, the IRB 910INV offers repeatable accuracy for applications that include picking and placing, assembly and testing, and small parts assembly tasks such as screw driving, inserting or mounting. The IRB 910INV will also be certified for cleanroom applications in the future.

“The IRB 910INV is a reflection of the new design approach we announced earlier this year, which allows us to create a wider variety of robot sizes and variants, and combine them into tailored solutions,” says Per Vegard Nerseth, managing director of robotics at ABB.

Two variants of the IRB 910INV are available, one with a maximum payload of 3 kg and a reach of 350 mm, and the other offering a maximum 6 kg payload with 550 mm reach.