ABB IRB-4600 vs PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers (EndFlex) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersUnited States
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers3
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packerscontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersOmron PLC
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray PackersNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersother
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packersregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers—
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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 | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Omron PLC |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| 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 | other |
| 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 | PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers is made by EndFlex, based in US.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers scores 53.0. 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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 PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers?
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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ABB IRB-4600 vs PKR Gantry Robotic Case/Tray Packers 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.