ABB IRB-4600 vs BLDC Φ35
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and BLDC Φ35 (엠닉스) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- BLDC Φ35—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- BLDC Φ35—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- BLDC Φ350 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- BLDC Φ35ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- BLDC Φ351.3 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- BLDC Φ35—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- BLDC Φ35—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- BLDC Φ35—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- BLDC Φ35—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- BLDC Φ35—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- BLDC Φ35IP30
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- BLDC Φ35—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- BLDC Φ35—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- BLDC Φ35—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- BLDC Φ35continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- BLDC Φ35—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- BLDC Φ35—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- BLDC Φ35—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- BLDC Φ35—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- BLDC Φ35—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- BLDC Φ35—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- BLDC Φ35—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- BLDC Φ35—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- BLDC Φ35—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- BLDC Φ35—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- BLDC Φ35—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- BLDC Φ35—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- BLDC Φ35—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- BLDC Φ35—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- BLDC Φ35—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- BLDC Φ35—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- BLDC Φ35—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- BLDC Φ35external only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- BLDC Φ35—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- BLDC Φ35—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- BLDC Φ351 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- BLDC Φ35global
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- BLDC Φ35—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- BLDC Φ35—
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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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP30 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 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 | BLDC Φ35 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, BLDC Φ35 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and BLDC Φ35?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. BLDC Φ35 is made by 엠닉스.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and BLDC Φ35 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. BLDC Φ35 scores 36.3. 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-4600 and BLDC Φ35 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 BLDC Φ35?
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 BLDC Φ35 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.