ABB IRB-4600 vs Cam Indexer Technology
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Cam Indexer Technology (Sankyo Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Cam Indexer TechnologyUnited States
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Cam Indexer Technology0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Cam Indexer TechnologyACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Cam Indexer Technology410 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Cam Indexer Technology—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Cam Indexer Technology—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Cam Indexer Technology—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Cam Indexer Technologycontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Cam Indexer Technology—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Cam Indexer Technologynone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Cam Indexer Technologynone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Cam Indexer Technologynone
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Cam Indexer Technologyexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Cam Indexer Technologyregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Cam Indexer Technology—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Cam Indexer Technology—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| 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 Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 410 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (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 | — |
| 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 | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | none |
| 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 (values differ) | global | regional |
| 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 | Cam Indexer Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Cam Indexer Technology 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 Cam Indexer Technology?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Cam Indexer Technology is made by Sankyo Automation, based in US.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Cam Indexer Technology compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Cam Indexer Technology scores 35.5. 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 Cam Indexer Technology 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 Cam Indexer Technology?
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 Cam Indexer Technology 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.