ABB IRB-4600 vs Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 (Shandong Kewei Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400China

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-34000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-34003,000 mm

Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-340080 kg

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-34006

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400continuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400regional

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs

- Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400—

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| 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 80 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | continuous 24 7 | 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 | ||
| 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 | Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 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 Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 is made by Shandong Kewei Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-4600 grades AA on the Robo Index. Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 grades BBB. 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.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-4600 compare to Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 has a reach of 3000 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 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 Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs Wood Board Handling Robot KW1080M-3400 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.