ABB IRB-4600 vs Automatic Robot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Automatic Robot Palletizer (Changzhou Fuyi Drying Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Automatic Robot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Automatic Robot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Automatic Robot Palletizer60 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Automatic Robot Palletizer5,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Automatic Robot Palletizer600 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Automatic Robot Palletizercontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Automatic Robot Palletizerwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Automatic Robot Palletizernone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Automatic Robot Palletizerexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Automatic Robot Palletizerglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Automatic Robot Palletizer—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload | 60 kg | 60 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 600 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 | 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 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| 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 | external only |
| 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 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | Automatic Robot Palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Automatic Robot 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 Automatic Robot Palletizer?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Automatic Robot Palletizer is made by Changzhou Fuyi Drying Equipment Co., Ltd..
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Automatic Robot Palletizer compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Automatic Robot Palletizer scores 50.9. 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.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-4600 compare to Automatic Robot Palletizer?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Automatic Robot Palletizer has a reach of 5000 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Automatic Robot 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 Automatic Robot 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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ABB IRB-4600 vs Automatic Robot 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.