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ABB IRB-4600 vs Hank

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Hank (Realbotix) — 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
  • Hank
    Hank

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • Hank
    Hank

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • Hank
    Hank0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • Hank
    HankACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • Hank
    Hank

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • Hank
    Hank

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • Hank
    Hank

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Hank
    Hank

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • Hank
    Hank44

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • Hank
    Hank

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • Hank
    Hank

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Hank
    Hank

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • Hank
    Hank

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • Hank
    Hank

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • Hank
    Hank

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • Hank
    Hank

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • Hank
    Hank

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Hank
    Hank

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • Hank
    Hank

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • Hank
    Hank

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • Hank
    Hank

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • Hank
    HankRealbotix Robot Controller App

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • Hank
    Hank

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • Hank
    Hank

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • Hank
    Hank

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Hank
    Hank

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • Hank
    Hank

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • Hank
    Hank

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • Hank
    Hank

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • Hank
    Hank

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • Hank
    Hank

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • Hank
    Hank

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • Hank
    Hank

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • Hank
    Hank

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • Hank
    Hank

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • Hank
    Hank

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • Hank
    Hank

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • Hank
    Hank

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • Hank
    Hank

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)

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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

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ABB IRB-4600, Hank 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 Hank?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Hank is made by Realbotix.

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

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Hank scores 36.7. 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 Hank 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 Hank?

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 Hank 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.