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ABB IRB-2600 vs Solaris OD Grinder

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Solaris OD Grinder (Weldon Solutions) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002015
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
  • Solaris OD Grinder0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • Solaris OD GrinderContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
  • Solaris OD GrinderACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260020 kg
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Reach

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26006
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600235 kg
  • Solaris OD Grinder9,979 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • Solaris OD Grinder

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000.4 s
  • Solaris OD Grinder

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
  • Solaris OD Grindercontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600active model based
  • Solaris OD Grinderpassive

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Yes
  • Solaris OD Grinder

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260015 ms
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26008
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
  • Solaris OD GrinderFANUC CNC system

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
  • Solaris OD GrinderG-code, Macro

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600smart pad
  • Solaris OD Grinderwired button

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
  • Solaris OD Grindernone

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ml based
  • Solaris OD Grinderthreshold based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600
  • Solaris OD Grindernone

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
  • Solaris OD Grinderexternal only

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260012
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • Solaris OD GrinderContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26003 yrs
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600global
  • Solaris OD Grinderregional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260014 days
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260010 yrs
  • Solaris OD Grinder

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs

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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

MetricABB IRB-2600Solaris OD Grinder
Investment$16,000No price
Payback period3.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,001
ROI (5 yr)+1463%

Solaris OD Grinder has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

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-2600 and Solaris OD Grinder?

ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Solaris OD Grinder is made by Weldon Solutions.

How do ABB IRB-2600 and Solaris OD Grinder compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-2600 scores 80.7 on the Robo Score. Solaris OD Grinder scores 46.0. 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.

Are ABB IRB-2600 and Solaris OD Grinder 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-2600 and Solaris OD Grinder?

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-2600 vs Solaris OD Grinder 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.