ABB IRB-4600 vs Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot (TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot$4,400–$6,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot6 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot1,453 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot125 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotIP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Economical Handling Robot Scara RobotIP65
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot$4,400–$6,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotsparse
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot—
| Economical Handling Robot Scara Robotindustrial-armTANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD. 53.1Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,400–$6,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 125 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,400–$6,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | sparse |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols
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 | Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,200 |
| Payback period | — | 1.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4708% |
ABB IRB-4600 has 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 Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot is made by TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot scores 53.1. 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 Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot has a reach of 1453 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot 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 Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot?
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 Economical Handling Robot Scara Robot 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.