Environmental Information - ABB IRB 120 Product Manual

6 Decommissioning

6.2. Environmental information

6.2. Environmental information
Hazardous material
The table specifies some of the materials in the robot and their respective use throughout the
product.
Dispose of the components properly to prevent health or environmental hazards.
Material
Batteries, NiCad or Lithium
Copper
Cast iron/nodular iron
Steel
Neodymium
Plastic/rubber (PVC)
Oil, grease
Aluminium
Oil and grease
Where possible, arrange for the oil and grease to be recycled. Dispose of via an authorized
person/contractor in accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose of oil and grease near
lakes, ponds, ditches, down drains or onto soil. Incineration must be carried out under
controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations.
Also note that:
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• Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing damage to organisms. Oxygen
transfer could also be impaired.
• Spillage may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
Example application
Encoder Interface Board
Cables, motors
Upper arm
Gears, screws, shafts, brackets etc.
Brakes, motors
Cables, connectors, drive belts, covers and so on.
Gearboxes
Structure
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