Configured for Axis 1 mechanical drive transmission in the ABB IRB 460, the ABB 3HAC037163-003 (3HAC037163-003 Motor Including Pinion) provides motor torque to the robot axis through its integrated pinion. ABB identifies this exact part number as the Axis 1 motor including pinion.

Part Identification

ABB's current IRB 460 documentation specifies an operating ambient temperature of 0 deg C to +45 deg C and maximum ambient humidity of 95% at constant temperature. The IP67 rating applies to the IRB 460 manipulator, not specifically to the individual motor assembly.

The ABB IRB 460 product specification gives power consumption values for the complete robot system rather than for the individual 3HAC037163-003 motor. At maximum robot speed, the specified IRB 460 value is 2.5 kW.

Mechanical Configuration

ABB's official spare-parts documentation identifies 3HAC037163-003 as the Motor axis 1, including pinion for the IRB 460. The same spare-parts list separately identifies the Axis 2 and Axis 3 motor assemblies, confirming that 3HAC037163-003 is assigned specifically to Axis 1.

The part is therefore a combined motor and pinion assembly. The pinion is part of the mechanical transmission interface and should not be treated as an unrelated accessory.

The documented color for this part is White RAL 9003. ABB also lists a later replacement part number, 3HAC054559-001, for the same Axis 1 motor position in the spare-parts documentation. Part-number interchangeability should be confirmed against the robot's revision and spare-parts configuration before substitution.

ABB Robot Drive Characteristics

The 3HAC037163-003 is mechanically assigned to Axis 1 of the IRB 460. Its function is associated with the robot's servo-controlled axis drive rather than with PLC I/O or general-purpose motor control.

The supplied motor electrical data indicates 400 V 3-phase AC, 16 A, 50 Hz, 7.5 kW, and 3000 RPM. These values should be checked against the installed ABB controller and drive configuration before energization.

The IRB 460 uses an IRC5 controller and RobotWare in the documented IRC5 configuration. The robot documentation also specifies that the robot has integrated customer connections for power, signals, bus signals, and air connections.

Environmental and Power Data

The IRB 460 operating environment is specified at 0 deg C to +45 deg C with maximum ambient humidity of 95% at constant temperature. For storage and transportation, ABB specifies -25 deg C to +55 deg C, with short-term exposure up to +70 deg C for periods below 24 hours.

ABB specifies the following complete-robot power consumption values for the IRB 460:

• 2.5 kW at maximum speed
• 0.22 kW in calibration position with brakes engaged
• 0.56 kW in calibration position with brakes disengaged

These figures describe the IRB 460 robot system and must not be interpreted as the electrical consumption of the 3HAC037163-003 motor alone.

Ordering Information

• 1 x ABB 3HAC037163-003 Motor Including Pinion
• 1 x Integrated pinion assembly
• 1 x Protective packaging suitable for the motor assembly
• 0 x IRC5 controller included unless separately specified
• 0 x RobotWare software included
• 0 x Motor cable included unless separately specified
• 0 x Drive unit included unless separately specified

Mechanical Installation

Motor Position

• Confirm the replacement part number before installation.
• Verify that the motor is assigned to Axis 1 of the applicable IRB 460 configuration.
• Check the integrated pinion for tooth damage, deformation, contamination, or abnormal wear.
• Confirm that the mechanical transmission is clean before installing the motor.
• Align the pinion with the corresponding transmission gear before securing the motor.
• Do not apply uncontrolled radial or axial loading to the motor shaft during installation.

Electrical Connection

• Isolate robot and drive power before removing the existing motor.
• Verify the motor connector and cable identification before reconnection.
• Inspect power and feedback connections for mechanical damage or contamination.
• Route motor power cables separately from sensitive signal wiring where practical.
• Verify protective earth continuity before energizing the system.
• Confirm the drive assignment and motor configuration in the robot controller.

Commissioning

• Check free mechanical movement before applying drive power.
• Confirm feedback operation before commanding normal robot motion.
• Run the axis at controlled speed during initial commissioning.
• Monitor abnormal motor current, vibration, acoustic noise, or position error.
• Verify calibration after motor replacement according to the applicable ABB robot procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is 3HAC037163-003?

  It is an ABB IRB 460 Axis 1 motor including pinion. ABB lists this exact part number in the official IRB 460 spare-parts motor table.

• Does the part include the pinion?

  Yes. ABB's description is "Motor axis 1, including pinion", so the pinion is included in the identified motor assembly.

• Which ABB robot uses this part?

  The ABB spare-parts documentation identifies 3HAC037163-003 for the IRB 460 Axis 1 motor position.

• What is the operating temperature?

  The IRB 460 operating environment is specified from 0 deg C to +45 deg C. This is a robot-level environmental specification, not a separately published motor winding limit.

• What is the IP rating?

  ABB specifies IP67 for the standard IRB 460 manipulator. This rating should not automatically be interpreted as an independent IP rating for the motor assembly.

• What is the robot power consumption?

  ABB specifies 2.5 kW for the IRB 460 at maximum speed. This is complete-robot power consumption and is not the rated electrical input of the individual motor.

• Can another motor with the same voltage replace it?

  No. Replacement requires matching the ABB part number, axis position, mechanical pinion interface, feedback arrangement, drive configuration, and applicable robot revision.

• Is 3HAC054559-001 related to this part?

  ABB lists 3HAC054559-001 as another Axis 1 motor including pinion entry in the IRB 460 spare-parts table. Substitution should be confirmed against the specific robot configuration.

Technical Verification Notes

The exact ABB part number 3HAC037163-003 is verified as an IRB 460 Axis 1 Motor Including Pinion in ABB's spare-parts documentation.

The supplied values of 7.5 kW, 3000 RPM, 400 V, 16 A, 50 Hz, 28 Nm/A, and service factor 1.4 have been retained as supplied product data. The searched ABB documentation located for this exact part number confirms the mechanical identity and robot application but does not independently publish all of those motor electrical values.

The operating temperature and power-consumption fields have been supplemented from ABB's IRB 460 robot-level documentation. They are explicitly identified as robot-system specifications rather than individual motor specifications.