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ABB IRB-4600 vs SCARA Robots

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and SCARA Robots (MWES) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA RobotsACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots4

Path Accuracy

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

Robot Weight

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

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

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

MTBF

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

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Vibration Damping

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

Safety

Safety Category

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

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

E-Stop Response

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

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Teach Pendant Type

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

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

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

IoT / Cloud Platform

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

Cybersecurity Certs

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

Predictive Maintenance

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

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

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

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Internal Cable Routing

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

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Commercial

Warranty

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

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • SCARA Robots
    SCARA Robots

Spare Parts Lead Time

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

Expected Service Life

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

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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Payback period
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ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, SCARA Robots 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 SCARA Robots?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SCARA Robots is made by MWES.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and SCARA Robots compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB-4600 grades AA on the Robo Index. SCARA Robots grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and SCARA Robots 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 SCARA Robots?

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 SCARA Robots 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 Index is calculated.