ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs SCIC Z-Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and SCIC Z-Arm (Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery 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
- SCIC Z-ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- SCIC Z-Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- SCIC Z-Arm$10,000–$15,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- SCIC Z-ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- SCIC Z-Arm240 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- SCIC Z-Arm±0.03 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- SCIC Z-Arm3 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- SCIC Z-Arm4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- SCIC Z-Arm1.3 m/s
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- SCIC Z-Arm19 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- SCIC Z-Armmini controller
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- SCIC Z-Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- SCIC Z-Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- SCIC Z-Arm$10,000–$15,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- SCIC Z-Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- SCIC Z-Arm—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $10,000–$15,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 240 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 19 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | mini controller |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| 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 | $10,000–$15,000 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, 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
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 | SCIC Z-Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $12,500 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $237,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +1900% |
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 SCIC Z-Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. SCIC Z-Arm is made by Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and SCIC Z-Arm compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. SCIC Z-Arm scores 58.0. 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.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to SCIC Z-Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. SCIC Z-Arm has a reach of 240 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and SCIC Z-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 SCIC Z-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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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs SCIC Z-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.