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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs PD400YE

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and PD400YE (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
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEJapan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • PD400YE
    PD400YENX Driver (SD600T series)

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEsmart pad

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • PD400YE
    PD400YE

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • PD400YE
    PD400YEregional

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 FlexMovePD400YE
Investment$65,000No price
Payback period15.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000
ROI (5 yr)+285%

PD400YE 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 PD400YE?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. PD400YE is made by Nitto Seiko America, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and PD400YE compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PD400YE scores 39.5. 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 PD400YE 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 PD400YE?

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 PD400YE 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.