ABB TMO 150 Robotic Material Handling Arm (Vacuum Manipulator System)

ABB TMO150 Robotic Material Handling and Palletizing System, a modular robotic unit designed for automated gripping, lifting, and placement of components or packaging materials using a vacuum-based end effector. This type of robot is used in manufacturing, plastics, and packaging environments for heavy or repetitive handling tasks. Manufacturer: ABB Robotics Model / Part Number: TMO150 Type: Robotic Material Handling Arm (Vacuum Manipulator System) General Description: The ABB TMO150 is a multi-axis servo-driven handling arm designed to perform high-speed pick-and-place operations. It integrates electric and pneumatic control for positioning and gripping using a vacuum plate head, which can hold multiple small components or panels simultaneously. Technical Specifications: • Power Supply: 400 V AC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz • Control System: Integrated servo and pneumatic control unit (ABB controller cabinet with emergency stop and reset switches) • Rated Power: Approx. 3.5–5 kW depending on configuration • Drive Type: AC servo motors with precision gearboxes (visible ABB servo motor mounted at upper joint) • Payload Capacity: Up to 150 kg (varies with vacuum head type) • Motion Type: 6-axis articulated arm with rotational joints for precise manipulation • Reach: Approx. 1500 mm (typical for TM series units) • End Effector: Multi-port vacuum plate with approximately 100 suction cups; each individually connected through pneumatic distribution lines for simultaneous or sectional suction control • Vacuum Source: Integrated venturi or external vacuum generator system via flexible stainless-steel braided hose • Pneumatic Supply: 6 bar nominal operating pressure • Vacuum Pressure: Adjustable up to -0.9 bar • Mounting: Base-mounted on rigid steel frame or pallet platform • Cooling: Forced-air cooling through perforated side panels and fans in the controller unit Features: • Programmable via ABB control software interface for automated motion sequences • Safety interlock system with emergency stop and power cutoff (seen on control unit) • Modular design for easy maintenance and integration into production lines • Designed for continuous duty with low vibration and precise servo positioning Applications: • Automated stacking, palletizing, and material transfer • Composite panel or glass sheet handling • Packaging, automotive component transfer, or foundry mold loading • High-speed robotic assembly with vacuum grip tooling Environmental and Mechanical Data: • Operating Temperature: 5°C to 45°C • Enclosure Rating: IP54 (robot arm), IP20 (control cabinet) • Finish: Industrial-grade epoxy paint (light gray) • Approximate Weight: 350–500 kg (including base and controller) Safety: • CE certified for industrial automation use • Integrated emergency stop and overload protection Country of Manufacture: Germany / Sweden (ABB Robotics production sites) In summary, this is an ABB TMO150 vacuum robotic arm system, configured for heavy-duty automated material handling and palletizing, operating with both electrical and pneumatic control for multi-part suction lifting. Please review pictures carefully and let us know if you have any questions!