ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot (TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot$4,400–$6,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot1,453 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot±0.05 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot6 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot125 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotIP65
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot$4,400–$6,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotsparse
| Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotindustrial-armTANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD. 53.1Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $4,400–$6,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 125 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $4,400–$6,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | sparse |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $5,200 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $244,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +4708% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot is made by TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot scores 53.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot has a reach of 1453 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.