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Harsh Environments Don’t Faze This Robot and Controller

ABB offers the IRB 1100 robot and OmniCore controller in IP67- and IP54-rated versions featuring extra protection against water and dust. Applications include 3C polishing, wet grinding, buffing, and deburring.

Posted: October 8, 2020

ABB’s C90XT (XT stands for extra tough) is the smallest high-protection-class robot controller in the industry and complements the rugged version of the company’s IRB 1100 robot. Both carry enhanced-protection ratings again dust, water, and debris.

The IRB 1100 robot and OmniCore controller from ABB (Auburn Hills, MI) are available in harsh-environment versions designed with enhanced protection against water, dust, and debris.

The robot’s body has an IP67 protection rating, with all electrical components sealed against contaminants. This m

akes it resistant to water and provides the robot with complete protection from dust ingress. The rating enables the robot to be used in applications generating substantial dust, water, and debris, which includes 3C polishing, wet grinding, buffing, and deburring.

The OmniCore C90XT (XT stands for extra tough) controller brings best-in-class motion control and path accuracy to harsh environments. The rugged yet compact controller’s full IP54-rated protection enables it to be installed in close proximity to dirty, wet, and dusty processes. The controller also offers extra internal space to support process-related equipment for communication, conveyor tracking, and external axis. Its lean format enables it to be installed in tight spaces. C90XT is the smallest high-protection-class robot controller in the industry.

ABB’s most compact and fastest robot, the IRB 1100 is available in two variants: one with a 4 kg payload with 475-mm reach, and one with a 580-mm reach.