ABB IRB-4600 vs 闪电匣Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and 闪电匣Arm (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- 闪电匣ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- 闪电匣Arm2024
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- 闪电匣Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ABB IRB-4600—
- 闪电匣Arm8 hrs
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- 闪电匣ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- 闪电匣Arm10 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- 闪电匣Arm2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- 闪电匣Arm7
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- 闪电匣Arm—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- 闪电匣Arm—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- 闪电匣Arm55 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- 闪电匣Arm—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- 闪电匣Arm—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- 闪电匣Arm—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- 闪电匣Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- 闪电匣Armcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- 闪电匣Arm—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- 闪电匣Arm—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- 闪电匣Arm—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- 闪电匣Arm—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- 闪电匣Arm—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- 闪电匣Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- 闪电匣Arm—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- 闪电匣ArmPython
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- 闪电匣Arm—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- 闪电匣Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- 闪电匣Arm—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- 闪电匣Armvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- 闪电匣ArmPUDU Link & Remote Operations Platform
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- 闪电匣Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- 闪电匣Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- 闪电匣Arm—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- 闪电匣Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- 闪电匣Armthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- 闪电匣Arm—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- 闪电匣Arm—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- 闪电匣Arm—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- 闪电匣Armglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- 闪电匣Arm—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- 闪电匣Arm—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 55 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 10 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | Python |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | PUDU Link & Remote Operations Platform |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and 闪电匣Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. 闪电匣Arm is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and 闪电匣Arm launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. 闪电匣Arm launched in 2024.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and 闪电匣Arm compare on the Robolist Index?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 97/100. 闪电匣Arm scores 66/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-4600 compare to 闪电匣Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. 闪电匣Arm has a reach of 2000 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and 闪电匣Arm 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-4600 and 闪电匣Arm?
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-4600 vs 闪电匣Arm 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 Index is calculated.