Industrial robot supplier and manufacturer ABB Robotics has expanded its industrial selective compliance articulated robot arm (SCARA) robot portfolio with the addition of its new IRB 930.

The new robot, comprised of three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets, according to the company.

Source: ABB

Designed for fast point-to-point tasks that require high payloads and large work areas, the IRB 930 has three variants capable of providing the highest payload of any SCARA robot in its class. Further, the 22 kg variant delivers a 10% increase in throughput by handling more and heavier workpieces at once. The IRB 930 also provides a 200% increase in stronger push-down strength (with a maximum downward force of 250 N) making it ideal for force-intensive operations such as screw-driving and assembly tasks required when working with components such as battery cells, display panels and solar modules.

ABB’s OmniCore controller will power the new IRB 930. The OmniCore controller offers motion control through TrueMove and QuickMove alongside built-in digital connectivity and scalable functions. The motion control delivers a cycle time of 0.38 seconds, with a repeatability deviation position of only 0.01 mm. This performance empowers the IRB 930 to enhance hourly production rates while upholding high-quality manufacturing standards.

The new IRB 930, in conjunction with the IRB 910INV, IRB 920 and IRB 920T, completes ABB’s range of SCARA robots to customers with a 3 kg to 22 kg payload requirement. These high-performance SCARA robots are designed for use in industries such as packaging and manufacturing where high speed and high repeatability pick-and-place and assembly operations are required.