ABB IRB-4600 vs Solaris OD Grinder
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Solaris OD Grinder (Weldon Solutions) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Solaris OD Grinder0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Solaris OD GrinderACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Solaris OD Grinder9,979 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Solaris OD Grinder—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Solaris OD Grinder—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Solaris OD Grindercontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Solaris OD Grinderpassive
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Solaris OD Grinder—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Solaris OD GrinderFANUC CNC system
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Solaris OD GrinderG-code, Macro
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Solaris OD Grinderwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Solaris OD Grindernone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Solaris OD Grinderthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Solaris OD Grindernone
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Solaris OD Grinderexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Solaris OD Grinderregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Solaris OD Grinder—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Solaris OD Grinder—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 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 | 9,979 kg |
| 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 | passive |
| 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 | FANUC CNC system |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | G-code, Macro |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| 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 | threshold based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | none |
| 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 | Solaris OD Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Solaris OD Grinder 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 Solaris OD Grinder?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Solaris OD Grinder is made by Weldon Solutions.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Solaris OD Grinder compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Solaris OD Grinder scores 46.0. 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 Solaris OD Grinder 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 Solaris OD Grinder?
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 Solaris OD Grinder 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.