ABB机器人has introduced the IRB 120T, a faster version its smallest ever multipurpose 6-axis robot, first introduced in the Fall of 2009. The IRB 120T provides significant increases in the maximum speeds of axes 4, 5 and 6, delivering increased cycle speeds from the standard IRB 120 model, already among the fastest in the industry. Comparing a 1kg picking cycle of 25 x 300 x 25, the IRB 120T completes a cycle in 0.52 seconds, a 10% improvement from the 0.58 seconds of the standard model. With the addition of a 180° axis 6 reorientation to the movement, the speed improvement grows to 25%, 0.69 seconds per cycle compared to 0.92 seconds. The IRB 120T will be ideal for assembly and pick and place applications requiring extensive reorientation of the product, commonly found in the food and beverage, consumer packaging, consumer electronics, electrical and Tier 1 automotive industries.
The new model has all the functionality of the standard IRB 120, with unmatched path repeatability of 0.01mm, superior motion control and outstanding path accuracy; providing agility, precision and speed to applications where a smaller footprint and profile are required. Weighing just 25kg (55 lbs), the IRB 120 has a standard payload of 3kg (6.6 lbs), a vertical wrist payload of 4kg (8.8 lbs), a reach of 580mm, a best-in-class stroke of 411mm and the ability to reach 112mm below its base.
“随着IRB 120的安装基础在过去两年中蔓延到众多行业，我们发现许多装配和挑选和放置应用程序需要更快的版本，”营销和业务发展，执行董事John Bubnikovich表示，ABB机器人。“消费品行业中对更高产出的需求日益增加需要最有效和成本效益的设备。我们很高兴与新IRB 120T支持这种需求。“
In addition to the standard IRB 120 and IRB 120T robots, a Clean Room version was introduced earlier this year. All three models are:
•市场上最精确的6轴机器人，具有0.01mm的姿势（RP）的可重复性;竞争力的6轴机器人型号具有0.02mm的RP。
• Easy to integrate into new and existing lines, able to be mounted at any angle, either in a cell, on top of a machine or in close proximity to other robots on the line. Wall- and invert-mounting saves floor space and optimizes working range.
• Extremely nimble, featuring a compact turning radius on axis 1, allowing it to be mounted close to application process machines.
All IRB 120 models are available with the compact version of the industry-leading IRC5 controller, making it easy to program and control for a variety of tasks. The Compact IRC5 is fully compatible with the standard and panel mount IRC5 controllers, with user friendly FlexPendant programming, RobotStudio offline programming, flexible RAPID language and powerful communication capabilities.
