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IRB 4400

The IRB 4400 is a 6-axis articulated industrial robot manufactured by ABB, available in two payload/reach configurations designed for high-speed medium-to-heavy handling applications. The standard variant features a 60 kg payload with 1.96 m reach, while the L10 variant offers extended 2.53 m reach with 10 kg payload capacity.

Overview and Use Cases

The IRB 4400 is a 6-axis articulated industrial robot arm produced by ABB Robotics. It is engineered for high-speed material handling and production tasks in industrial environments. Common applications include palletizing, machine tending, welding, assembly, and general material handling operations.

Key Capabilities

  • Autonomous Operation: Executes pre-defined tasks autonomously once programmed and deployed, requiring no human intervention during operation
  • Environmental Protection: Full IP67 rating provides dust and water resistance
  • Precision: Positional repeatability of 0.19 mm
  • Speed Performance: Optimized for high-speed task execution in medium-to-heavy handling scenarios

Specifications

Standard Variant (60 kg)

  • Payload capacity: 60 kg
  • Reach: 1.96 m (1,960 mm)
  • Robot weight: 1,040 kg
  • Axes: 6
  • Repeatability: ±0.19 mm
  • Environmental rating: IP67

Extended Reach Variant (L10)

  • Payload capacity: 10 kg
  • Reach: 2.53 m
  • Robot weight: 1,040 kg
  • Axes: 6
  • Repeatability: ±0.19 mm
  • Environmental rating: IP67

Applications

The IRB 4400 is suited for industrial manufacturing contexts requiring consistent, repeatable motion patterns:

  • Palletizing and depalletizing operations
  • Machine tool tending and part loading/unloading
  • Welding processes
  • Assembly line operations
  • Material transfer and handling in production facilities

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