ABB IRB-4600 vs Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm (Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm$4,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm±0.03 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot ArmProprietary
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm$4,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm—
| Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Armindustrial-armShanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. 40.1Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| 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 (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | 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 | Proprietary |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| 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 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,500 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols
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 | Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $4,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $245,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +5456% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm is made by Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm scores 40.1. 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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm has a reach of 600 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm 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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm?
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 Shengqi ZH-4S SCARA Robot Arm 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.