Used Industrial Robot
ABB
IRB 6640-185/2.80
Heavy-Duty Long-Reach 6-Axis Robot
Overview
ABB IRB 6640-185/2.80
The ABB IRB 6640-185/2.80 is a heavy-duty 185 kg payload robot with a 2,800 mm reach, designed for automotive body shop spot welding and large-part material handling applications. The extended 2,800 mm reach allows the IRB 6640-185 to cover the wide gun travel distances and large fixture areas common in automotive body assembly, while the 185 kg payload accommodates the heaviest production spot welding guns used in body-in-white assembly. Its robust construction is suited to the demanding duty cycles and contamination environments of automotive production.
The IRB 6640-185/2.80 features a rigid arm structure that maintains accuracy under high spot welding gun loads and the shock inputs of gun tip contact with fixtures. The IP54 standard protection with IP67 wrist enables operation with coolant and contamination exposure. ABB’s QuickMove motion optimization maximizes the speed of the robot’s motion between weld points while maintaining accurate tip positioning — a critical performance factor in high-volume body shop production where cycle time is directly tied to output.
The IRB 6640-185/2.80 operates on the IRC5 controller in single or dual cabinet configurations, supporting ABB’s full software suite including SafeMove2 functional safety, Weld Guide spot welding process control, multitasking, and collision detection. RobotStudio enables offline programming and cell simulation for body shop layouts. The FlexPendant provides the programming interface, with syntax consistent across the full ABB IRC5 robot family.
iGAM sources and stocks components for the IRB 6640-185/2.80 platform, including common wear items, servo drives, and controller parts. Every unit we sell is inspected and powered on at our Detroit warehouse before it ships. Beyond sales, iGAM provides reconditioning and repair services for customers who have a IRB 6640-185/2.80 requiring attention — whether a full refurbishment, targeted component replacement, or a diagnostic evaluation to identify the root cause of a performance issue in a robot already in their facility.
Key Specifications
Payload185 kg
Reach2,800 mm
Axes6
Repeatability0.07 mm
Robot Weight1,310 kg
MountingFloor
Inventory
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Full Technical Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Controlled Axes | 6 |
| Structure | Articulated |
| Mounting Options | Floor |
| Payload | 185 kg |
| H-Reach | 2800 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.07 mm |
| Robot Weight | 1310 kg |
| Technical Details | |
| Body Protection Class | IP54 |
| Wrist & J3 Protection | IP67 |
| Compatible Controllers | IRC5 |
| Cabinet Size Options | Single Cabinet, Dual Cabinet |
| Teach Pendant Options | FlexPendant (DSQC679) |
| Motion Range | |
| J1 Motion Range | ±180° |
| J2 Motion Range | +85°/-60° |
| J3 Motion Range | +70°/-65° |
| J4 Motion Range | ±300° |
| J5 Motion Range | ±120° |
| J6 Motion Range | ±360° |
| Maximum Speed | |
| J1 Max Speed | 100°/s |
| J2 Max Speed | 90°/s |
| J3 Max Speed | 90°/s |
| J4 Max Speed | 150°/s |
| J5 Max Speed | 150°/s |
| J6 Max Speed | 210°/s |
Applications
Common Applications
The ABB IRB 6640-185/2.80 is well-suited for a range of industrial automation applications. Select the application below most relevant to your production needs.
Material Handling
High-speed pick, place, and transfer of parts between production cells.
Spot Welding
Precision resistance spot welding in automotive and sheet metal production.
Machine Tending
Automated load and unload of CNC machining centers, presses, and injection molds.
Palletizing
High-throughput layer building and pallet stacking for end-of-line operations.
Press Tending
Automated stamping press, forging cell, and hot/cold forming integration.
Why iGAM
The iGAM Difference
Inspected & Tested
Every robot is powered on and run through full axis testing before it ships. No surprises on arrival.
Warranty Available
90-day standard warranty on reconditioned units. Extended coverage available on select inventory.
Freight Assistance
In-house crating and freight coordination from our Detroit warehouse. We ship nationwide.
Expert Support
Talk directly to a robot specialist — not a call center. We know the equipment we sell.
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