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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs PD400FA

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and PD400FA (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAJapan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAIP4X

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAwireless tablet

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAregional

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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

MetricABB IRB 120 FlexMovePD400FA
Investment$65,000No price
Payback period15.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000
ROI (5 yr)+285%

PD400FA has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and PD400FA?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. PD400FA is made by Nitto Seiko America, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and PD400FA compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PD400FA scores 39.4. 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.

Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and PD400FA 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 PD400FA?

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 PD400FA 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.