ABB IRB-4600 vs YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer (Suzhou Yangbang Machinery Company) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer$8,200 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerIP53
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer1,900 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer30 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer350 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizercontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerother
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerPLC
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizernone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer$8,200 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizerregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer—
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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 | $8,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP53 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 30 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 350 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 | other |
| 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 | PLC |
| 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 | none |
| 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 | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $8,200 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 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: 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 | YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $8,200 |
| Payback period | — | 2.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $241,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2949% |
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 YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer is made by Suzhou Yangbang Machinery Company.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer scores 59.1. 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 YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer 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 YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer?
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 YB-MD20 Automatic robot palletizer 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.