ABB IRB2600ID Process Wrist Modules 3HAC036626-005 3HAC059444-001 3HAC059444-002

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

ABB IRB2600ID Series Technical Notes

The ABB IRB2600ID is a 6-axis industrial robot platform engineered for integrated dressing (ID) applications — specifically arc welding, dispensing, and process-intensive tasks where cable and hose routing must be routed internally through the upper arm and wrist. Deployed across global heavy industry sectors including automotive body shops, chemical processing plants, offshore fabrication yards, and nuclear maintenance facilities, the IRB2600ID carries a payload capacity of 8 kg or 15 kg depending on variant, with a reach envelope of 1.65 m or 2.0 m. Its wrist assembly — comprising the process wrist gearbox, wrist housing, and integrated tool flange — is a high-wear zone requiring periodic replacement in high-duty-cycle environments. The three SKUs covered on this page — 3HAC036626-005, 3HAC059444-001, and 3HAC059444-002 — represent the primary process wrist components for the IRB2600ID platform and are among the most frequently sourced spare parts for this robot family globally.

The Evolution of IRB2600ID Architecture

The IRB2600 platform was introduced by ABB Robotics as a successor to the IRB2400 series, targeting mid-payload arc welding and material handling applications. The IRB2600ID variant introduced internal cable routing through the wrist — a structural redesign that eliminated external dress packs and reduced cable wear in continuous-motion welding cells. Early IRB2600ID units (pre-2012) used a first-generation wrist gearbox assembly with a different flange interface; these are now largely obsolete and have been superseded by the current 3HAC-series wrist components. The 3HAC036626-005 wrist unit represents the mature production-generation assembly compatible with IRC5 controller systems. The 3HAC059444-001 and 3HAC059444-002 are sub-assemblies and revision variants within the same wrist module family, introduced to address field feedback on sealing performance and grease retention under high-cycle conditions. Compatibility with RobotWare 5.x and 6.x is confirmed. Customers migrating from IRB2600 (non-ID) to IRB2600ID must verify wrist interface dimensions, as the internal dress routing changes the mechanical envelope at axis 5 and 6.

IRB2600ID Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the verified component catalog for the ABB IRB2600ID series. Each entry is classified by functional role within the robot architecture.

Process Wrist Assembly

• 3HAC036626-005: IRB2600ID process wrist gearbox assembly, axis 5/6, integrated dress routing, production-generation unit.
• 3HAC059444-001: IRB2600ID wrist sub-assembly revision 1, updated sealing specification for high-cycle arc welding environments.
• 3HAC059444-002: IRB2600ID wrist sub-assembly revision 2, grease retention improvement, direct replacement for -001 in field service.

Upper Arm & Mechanical Structure

• 3HAC028357-001: IRB2600ID upper arm complete assembly, 1.65 m reach variant, includes internal conduit for dress pack.
• 3HAC028357-002: IRB2600ID upper arm complete assembly, 2.0 m reach variant.
• 3HAC026253-001: Axis 4 gearbox unit for IRB2600ID, flange-mounted, grease-lubricated.
• 3HAC026254-001: Axis 5 gearbox unit, wrist pitch, compatible with ID dress routing architecture.
• 3HAC026255-001: Axis 6 gearbox unit, wrist roll, tool flange interface.

Motors & Drives

• 3HAC17484-1: Axis 1 motor unit, IRB2600/IRB2600ID shared platform, 400V AC servo.
• 3HAC17484-3: Axis 2/3 motor unit, higher torque specification for lower arm axes.
• 3HAC17484-5: Axis 4/5/6 motor unit, compact servo for wrist axes.
• 3HAC14550-2: Resolver unit for axis 1–3, used in conjunction with IRC5 drive modules.

Controller & I/O Interface

• 3HAC025338-001: IRC5 main computer unit (DSQC1000), compatible with IRB2600ID cell configurations.
• 3HAC026254-001: Axis computer board for IRC5 single cabinet, axis 1–6 control.
• 3HAC031670-001: I/O module DSQC652, 16 DI / 16 DO, standard IRC5 I/O expansion for IRB2600ID cells.
• 3HAC044075-001: SafeMove2 board for IRC5, functional safety module for IRB2600ID collaborative zone monitoring.
• 3HAC050363-001: Fieldbus adapter DSQC688, PROFINET device module for IRC5 cabinet integration.

Power Supply & Cabling

• 3HAC024488-001: IRC5 power supply unit, 400–480V input, single cabinet.
• 3HAC031851-001: Manipulator cable harness, IRB2600ID, axis 1–6, internal dress routing compatible.