ABB IRB 8700 550/4.20 LID

Robot details

The ABB IRB 8700‑550/4.20 LID is a next‑generation ultra‑heavy‑duty 6‑axis industrial robot, engineered to deliver very high payload handling combined with exceptional reach, rigidity, and long‑term reliability. As part of ABB’s flagship IRB 8700 series, this robot is specifically designed for extreme industrial automation environments where both payload and reach are critical performance factors.

Equipped with LID (Load Integrated Drive) technology, the IRB 8700 integrates the main drive directly into the robot base. This advanced architecture significantly reduces external components, improves load distribution, minimizes mechanical stress, and enhances overall system robustness—making it ideal for continuous extreme‑duty cycles.

With a maximum payload of 550 kg and an extra‑long reach of 4,200 mm, the IRB 8700‑550/4.20 LID is perfectly suited for handling extremely large and heavy components over very wide work envelopes. Typical applications include automotive underbody and BIW handling, press line automation, die and mold handling, heavy machine loading, large structural assembly, and long‑reach transfer systems. Its extremely rigid arm system and reinforced base ensure smooth motion, excellent path accuracy, and stable positioning, even under maximum load and reach conditions.

Powered by the ABB IRC5 controller, the robot fully exploits ABB’s advanced motion technologies such as TrueMove™ and QuickMove™, providing precise trajectory control, synchronized axis movements, and optimized cycle times despite extreme payload and reach. The IRB 8700‑550/4.20 LID delivers maximum uptime, simplified maintenance, reduced footprint, and a lower total cost of ownership in its payload class.

The ABB IRB 8700‑550/4.20 LID is the ideal solution for manufacturers seeking extra‑long‑reach, extreme‑payload automation with state‑of‑the‑art ABB technology.

Robot applications

• Press tending
• Loading and unloading of parts
• Machining
• Handling of parts
• Polishing
• Arc welding
• Spotwelding
• Palletising
• Measurement
• Laser cutting
• Laser welding Nd-Yag
• Glueing - Adhesive bonding
• Assembly of parts
• Stud welding
• Plasma cutting

TECHNICAL DATA – ABB IRB 8700‑550/4.20 LID

• Robot type: 6‑axis articulated ultra‑heavy‑payload industrial robot
• Drive technology: LID – Load Integrated Drive
• Maximum payload: 550 kg
• Maximum reach: 4,200 mm
• Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
• Number of axes: 6
• Robot weight: approx. 5,200–5,500 kg
• Protection rating: IP54 (higher protection available depending on configuration)
• Controller: ABB IRC5
• Motion control: ABB QuickMove™ and TrueMove™ technologies
• Installation options: Floor mounting with reinforced heavy‑duty foundation; compact LID layout

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Automotive underbody and BIW handling
• Press tending and long transfer lines
• Die and mold handling
• Heavy machine loading and unloading
• Large structural component manipulation
• Foundry, forging, and metal forming automation
• Extreme heavy‑duty industrial assembly and logistics systems