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Robots for any environment


ABB’s IRB 1300 robot features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments


he six-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot from ABB now includes protection ele- ments that enable it to operate in tough industrial applications and contamination- free production processes, opening opportu- nities for increased productivity, improved quality and reduced cycle times in a variety of industries, including electronics assembly, automotive and metals fabrication. Originally launched in 2020, the IRB 1300 is


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now available in IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions. This will expand its use in tough environments, with high levels of liquids and dust. This is achieved by pre- venting intrusion by sealing all electrical com- ponents, which enables its use in a variety of processes in industries including where robotic applications are appropriate but op- erations are to strict cleanroom standards or in harsh environments.


Electronics testing \\\ In the electronics industry, the IRB 1300 can


be used to help improve productivity by han- dling tasks including deburring, polishing,


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buffering, sanding, testing and assembly as well as screw driving applications. Weighing 60 per cent less and with an 83 per cent smaller footprint than its predecessor, the IRB 1300 is ideal for use in confined spaces, while its 27 per cent faster speed, longer reach and higher payload enable heavier loads to be moved more quickly over longer distances. These benefits also make the IRB 1300 ideal


for electronics testing applications. An appli- cation demonstration at the China Interna- tional Industry Fair (CIIF) last year, for example, showed how the IRB 1300 could be applied to mobile phone function testing. Using a suction-based end effector, the


robot selects a mobile phone from an input tray and loads it on to a test board for func- tion testing. With its high-speed performance, the robot enables phone testing to be carried out more efficiently, with multiple units able to be tested simultaneously. With phones able to be transferred at a faster rate than would be possible in a manual-based operation, the robot can be used to increase the number of phones that can be tested in an hour.


Harsh environments \\\ The addition of IP67 and Foundry Plus 2 pro-


tection enables ABB’s IRB 1300 to operate in environments with high levels of liquids and dust. This is achieved by preventing intrusion by sealing all electrical components, which al- lows it to be used in a variety of processes in industries that have high levels of particulate or airborne contamination, such as metal fab- rication processes. The Foundry Plus 2 version includes the use


of stainless steel on the end effector to help prevent rusting that can occur when liquids are applied to wash away dust particles and metallic debris. By helping to protect against premature wear, this feature can help to pro- long the robot’s service life, minimising dis- ruption caused by downtime and unscheduled repairs, allowing it to be used in a variety of metals applications, including metal die cast- ing, sand casting, forging and machining.


Cleanrooms \\\ For applications requiring a clean production


environment, in industries such as pharma-


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