ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs TFD-R1100
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and TFD-R1100 (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- TFD-R1100China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- TFD-R1100—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- TFD-R11000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- TFD-R1100ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- TFD-R110012 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- TFD-R11002,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- TFD-R11004
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- TFD-R1100±0.1 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- TFD-R1100—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- TFD-R110057 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- TFD-R1100IP54
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- TFD-R11000.3 s
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- TFD-R1100—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- TFD-R1100continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- TFD-R1100—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- TFD-R1100—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- TFD-R1100—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- TFD-R1100—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- TFD-R1100wired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- TFD-R1100—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- TFD-R1100—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- TFD-R1100none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- TFD-R1100—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- TFD-R1100threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- TFD-R1100—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- TFD-R1100external only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- TFD-R1100—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- TFD-R11001 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- TFD-R1100sparse
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|---|---|---|
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $11,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 57 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| MTBF (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™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance | threshold based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $11,800 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | sparse |
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), 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and TFD-R1100?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. TFD-R1100 is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to TFD-R1100?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. TFD-R1100 is listed at $11,800.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and TFD-R1100 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 59/100. TFD-R1100 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to TFD-R1100?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. TFD-R1100 has a reach of 2200 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and TFD-R1100 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 TFD-R1100?
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 TFD-R1100 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.