ABB IRB-4600 vs WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot (Guangdong Wanerxin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot$16,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot80 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robotcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing RobotCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot200 ms
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robotwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robotml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot$16,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robotglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot—
| WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robotindustrial-armGuangdong Wanerxin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. 46.5Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $16,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 80 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 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 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category | Cat.3 PLd | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 10 ms | 200 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 | wired touch |
| 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 | ml 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 | $16,500 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | global | 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 | WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $16,500 |
| Payback period | — | 4.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $233,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1415% |
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 WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot is made by Guangdong Wanerxin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
How do ABB IRB-4600 and WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. WEX-1800-100 Column Palletizing Robot scores 46.5. 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 WEX-1800-100 Column 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 WEX-1800-100 Column 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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ABB IRB-4600 vs WEX-1800-100 Column 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.