ABB IRB-4600 vs SP180 Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and SP180 Palletizing Robot (Linyi Kaiyi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- SP180 Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- SP180 Palletizing Robot$16,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- SP180 Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- SP180 Palletizing Robot±0.5 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- SP180 Palletizing Robot4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- SP180 Palletizing Robot$16,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- SP180 Palletizing Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- SP180 Palletizing Robot—
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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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $16,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 (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 | — |
| 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 | $16,000 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 | SP180 Palletizing Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $16,000 |
| Payback period | — | 3.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1463% |
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 SP180 Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SP180 Palletizing Robot is made by Linyi Kaiyi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
How do ABB IRB-4600 and SP180 Palletizing Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. SP180 Palletizing Robot scores 41.9. 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 SP180 Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. SP180 Palletizing Robot has a reach of 3155 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and SP180 Palletizing Robot 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 SP180 Palletizing Robot?
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 SP180 Palletizing Robot 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.