ABB IRB-4600 vs Auto Robot Box Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Auto Robot Box Palletizer (Shandong Gojon Precision Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Auto Robot Box PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Auto Robot Box PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer±2 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Auto Robot Box Palletizer—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±2 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 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 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| 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 (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)
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-4600 | Auto Robot Box Palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Auto Robot Box Palletizer have 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-4600 and Auto Robot Box Palletizer?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Auto Robot Box Palletizer is made by Shandong Gojon Precision Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Auto Robot Box Palletizer 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 Auto Robot Box Palletizer?
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 Auto Robot Box Palletizer 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.