ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs LPH-040
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- LPH-040Japan
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- LPH-0402019
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- LPH-040ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- LPH-040400 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- LPH-0403 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- LPH-040—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- LPH-0404
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- LPH-040—
Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- LPH-04016 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- LPH-040—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- LPH-040multi shift
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- LPH-040—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- LPH-040—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- LPH-040RC8
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- LPH-040—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- LPH-040—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- LPH-040—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- LPH-040—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- LPH-040—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- LPH-040—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- LPH-0403
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- LPH-04015
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- LPH-040—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- LPH-040global
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- LPH-0405 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $5,392 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 400 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 16 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | RC8 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | WINCAPS III Offline Software |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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 | 3 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $5,392 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 5 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and LPH-040?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and LPH-040 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. LPH-040 launched in 2019.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to LPH-040?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. LPH-040 is listed at $5,392.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 59/100. LPH-040 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to LPH-040?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and LPH-040 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 LPH-040?
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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About this comparison
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs LPH-040 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.