ABB IRB 8700 800/3.50 LID

Robot details

The ABB IRB 8700‑800/3.50 LID is a next‑generation ultra‑heavy‑duty 6‑axis industrial robot, designed to handle extreme payloads with maximum precision, rigidity, and reliability. As part of ABB’s flagship IRB 8700 series, this robot represents the highest level of performance in heavy industrial automation.

Featuring LID (Load Integrated Drive) technology, the robot integrates the main drive directly into the robot base, significantly reducing external components, improving load distribution, and enhancing overall system efficiency and robustness. This architecture is specifically optimized for very high payloads and continuous high‑duty cycles.

With an exceptional maximum payload of 800 kg and an extended reach of 3,500 mm, the IRB 8700‑800/3.50 LID is ideally suited for handling extremely large and heavy components, including automotive underbody structures, press shop automation, die and mold handling, heavy machine loading, and large structural assemblies. Its extremely rigid arm and reinforced base ensure smooth motion, superior positional stability, and repeatable accuracy, even under the heaviest loads.

Powered by the ABB IRC5 controller, the robot fully exploits ABB’s advanced motion technologies such as TrueMove™ and QuickMove™, enabling precise trajectory control, synchronized axis movement, and optimized cycle times despite extreme payload conditions. The IRB 8700‑800/3.50 LID delivers maximum uptime, reduced maintenance, and the lowest total cost of ownership in its payload class.

The ABB IRB 8700‑800/3.50 LID is the ultimate solution for manufacturers seeking the highest payload capacity, extended reach, and state‑of‑the‑art automation performance.

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

TECHNICAL DATA – ABB IRB 8700‑800/3.50 LID

• Robot type: 6‑axis articulated ultra‑heavy‑payload industrial robot
• Drive technology: LID – Load Integrated Drive
• Maximum payload: 800 kg
• Maximum reach: 3,500 mm
• Repeatability: ±0.1 mm (typical for extreme payload robots)
• 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 transfer automation
• 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 transfer lines