ABB IRB-2600 vs Welding Robot RH06A3-1700
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 (GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700$10,000–$100,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17006 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17001,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700185 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700IP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700GSK CNC Controller
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700Chuangzhi C Programming Language
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700wired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700GSK Off-line Programming System
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700external only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700$10,000–$100,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Welding Robot RH06A3-17001 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Welding Robot RH06A3-1700—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Welding Robot RH06A3-170010 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $10,000–$100,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 185 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | GSK CNC Controller |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | Chuangzhi C Programming Language |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | GSK Off-line Programming System |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $10,000–$100,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life | 10 yrs | 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, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
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-2600 | Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +355% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-2600 and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 is made by GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-2600 compare to Welding Robot RH06A3-1700?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Welding Robot RH06A3-1700 has a reach of 1490 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 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-2600 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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-2600 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 Robo Index is calculated.