ABB IRB-4600 vs PALOMAT Pallet Stacker
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and PALOMAT Pallet Stacker (PALOMAT) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- PALOMAT Pallet StackerDenmark
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker2026
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- PALOMAT Pallet StackerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker700 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- PALOMAT Pallet StackerIP56
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackercontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- PALOMAT Pallet StackerSiemens S7-1200
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackerwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackernone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackernone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackerexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- PALOMAT Pallet Stackerregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- PALOMAT Pallet Stacker—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 700 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 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP56 |
| 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 | Siemens S7-1200 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | PALOMAT Pallet Stacker |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, PALOMAT Pallet Stacker 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 PALOMAT Pallet Stacker?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. PALOMAT Pallet Stacker is made by PALOMAT, based in DK.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and PALOMAT Pallet Stacker launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. PALOMAT Pallet Stacker launched in 2026.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and PALOMAT Pallet Stacker compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PALOMAT Pallet Stacker scores 54.0. 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 PALOMAT Pallet Stacker 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 PALOMAT Pallet Stacker?
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 PALOMAT Pallet Stacker 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.