ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers (EndFlex) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersUnited States
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers3
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packerscontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersOmron PLC
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersother
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersregional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | Omron PLC |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| 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 | other |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
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, 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 | PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers is made by EndFlex, based in US.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers scores 53.0. 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers?
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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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.