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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Rotary and Linear Positioning

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Rotary and Linear Positioning (Sankyo Automation) — 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
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear PositioningUnited States

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear PositioningContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear PositioningACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning2

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning±0.02 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioningcontinuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear PositioningContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • Rotary and Linear Positioning
    Rotary and Linear Positioning

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

Rotary and Linear Positioning 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 Rotary and Linear Positioning?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Rotary and Linear Positioning is made by Sankyo Automation, based in US.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Rotary and Linear Positioning compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Rotary and Linear Positioning scores 45.1. 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 Rotary and Linear Positioning 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 Rotary and Linear Positioning?

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 Rotary and Linear Positioning 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.