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ABB IRB-4600 vs ER SCARA

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and ER SCARA (EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • ER SCARAChina

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • ER SCARA2007

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • ER SCARA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • ER SCARA$12,000–$14,000 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • ER SCARAACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • ER SCARA±0.02 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • ER SCARA

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • ER SCARA800 mm

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • ER SCARA10 kg

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • ER SCARA4

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • ER SCARA

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • ER SCARA

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • ER SCARA

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • ER SCARA

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • ER SCARA

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • ER SCARAcontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • ER SCARA

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • ER SCARA

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • ER SCARA

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • ER SCARA

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • ER SCARA

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • ER SCARA

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • ER SCARAC-type/S-type

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • ER SCARAES语言

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • ER SCARA

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • ER SCARA

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • ER SCARA

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • ER SCARA

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • ER SCARA

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • ER SCARA

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • ER SCARA

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • ER SCARA

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • ER SCARA

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • ER SCARA

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • ER SCARA

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • ER SCARA

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • ER SCARA$12,000–$14,000 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • ER SCARA

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • ER SCARAglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • ER SCARA

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • ER SCARA

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

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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

MetricABB IRB-4600ER SCARA
InvestmentNo price$13,000
Payback period3.1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$237,000
ROI (5 yr)+1823%

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 ER SCARA?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. ER SCARA is made by EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.

When were ABB IRB-4600 and ER SCARA launched?

ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. ER SCARA launched in 2007.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and ER SCARA compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. ER SCARA scores 69.9. 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 ER SCARA?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. ER SCARA has a reach of 1200 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and ER SCARA 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 ER SCARA?

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 ER SCARA 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.