ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs ZXR12-2010
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and ZXR12-2010 (Wuxi Zhouxiang Complete Set of Welding Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- ZXR12-2010China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- ZXR12-2010—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- ZXR12-20100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- ZXR12-2010$30,000
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- ZXR12-2010ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- ZXR12-2010313 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- ZXR12-201012 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- ZXR12-20102,010 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- ZXR12-20106
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- ZXR12-2010±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- ZXR12-2010—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- ZXR12-2010J1, J2 axis IP56 (J3, J4, J5, J6 axis IP67)
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ZXR12-2010IP67
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- ZXR12-2010—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- ZXR12-2010continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ZXR12-2010—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- ZXR12-2010—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- ZXR12-2010Friendess Teaching-Free Control System
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- ZXR12-2010proprietary
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- ZXR12-2010—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- ZXR12-2010Baichu teaching-free welding system
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ZXR12-2010Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ZXR12-2010none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- ZXR12-2010—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- ZXR12-2010—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- ZXR12-2010ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- ZXR12-2010through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- ZXR12-2010—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- ZXR12-2010$30,000
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- ZXR12-20101 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- ZXR12-2010global
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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 | $30,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 313 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 2,010 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) (values differ) | IP54 | J1, J2 axis IP56 (J3, J4, J5, J6 axis IP67) |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| 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™ | Friendess Teaching-Free Control System |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | proprietary |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Baichu teaching-free welding system |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | 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 | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $30,000 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ZXR12-2010?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. ZXR12-2010 is made by Wuxi Zhouxiang Complete Set of Welding Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to ZXR12-2010?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. ZXR12-2010 is listed at $30,000.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ZXR12-2010 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 97/100. ZXR12-2010 scores 90/100. The Robo Index 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 ZXR12-2010?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. ZXR12-2010 has a reach of 2010 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ZXR12-2010 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 ZXR12-2010?
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 ZXR12-2010 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 Index is calculated.