ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm$4,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmProprietary
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm$4,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
| Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Armindustrial-armShanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. 40.1Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | Proprietary |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| 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 | $4,500 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, 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 | Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $4,500 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $245,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +5456% |
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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm is made by Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm is listed at $4,500.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm scores 40.1. 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.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm has a reach of 600 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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.