Head to head
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker vs FANUC DR-3iB
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
ABB3 wins
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker
High-speed overhead picker for packaging lines
FANUC1 wins
FANUC DR-3iB
Ceiling-mounted delta for high-speed picking
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
15 kg
Payload
8 kg
1,300 mm
Reach
1,600 mm
±0.02 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
4
Axes
4
133 kg
Robot mass
170 kg
2020
Introducedreference
2019
The verdict
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker carries more payload at 15 kg. FANUC DR-3iB reaches farther at 1600 mm. ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm. Both are delta arms, so the choice comes down to payload headroom, cell layout, and the controller and ecosystem you already run.
ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker →
- +Very high pick rates for light items
- +Washdown-rated construction available
- +Larger work envelope than the IRB 360 family
- +Strong vision-guided picking integration
FANUC DR-3iB →
- +Very high pick rates for light parts
- +Washdown-rated option for food and pharma
- +Small moving mass keeps cycle times low
- +Compatible with vision-guided picking
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker or the FANUC DR-3iB?
- The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker has more payload at 15 kg versus 8 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC DR-3iB has more reach at 1600 mm versus 1300 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker or the FANUC DR-3iB?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker is a delta arm at 15 kg and 1300 mm. The FANUC DR-3iB is a delta arm at 8 kg and 1600 mm.