ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm (Nanjing RONGWIN Machinery Technology 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
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm2020
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm$7,800 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm30 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm1,600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm±0.1 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm255 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic ArmNot specified
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Armcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic ArmNot specified
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic ArmC#, C++, Python, Java
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Armwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Armvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Armcloud operation and maintenance management system
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm$7,800 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm—
| RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Armindustrial-armNanjing RONGWIN Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. 64.8Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $7,800 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 255 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | Not specified |
| 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 | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | Not specified |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | C#, C++, Python, Java |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | cloud operation and maintenance management system |
| 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 | $7,800 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
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 | RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $7,800 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $242,200 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +3105% |
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 RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm is made by Nanjing RONGWIN Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm launched in 2020.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm is listed at $7,800.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm scores 64.8. 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 RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm has a reach of 1600 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm 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 RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm?
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 RONGWIN ER30 6-Axis CNC Robotic Arm 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.