ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Welding Robot RH06A3-1700
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 (GSK CNC Equipment 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
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700$100,000
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700185 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17006 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17001,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700IP54
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700GSK CNC Controller
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700Chuangzhi C Programming Language
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700wired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700GSK Off-line Programming System
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700external only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700$100,000
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17001 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700regional
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Welding Robot RH06A3-170010 yrs
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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 | $100,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 185 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| 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™ | GSK CNC Controller |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | Chuangzhi C Programming Language |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | GSK Off-line Programming System |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $100,000 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
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
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 is made by GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 is listed at $100,000.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 97/100. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 scores 58/100. 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 Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 has a reach of 1490 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 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 Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
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 Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 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.