ABB IRB-4600 vs ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm (Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm$5,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm$5,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm—
| ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Armindustrial-armShanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. 39.9Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| 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 (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 | $5,000 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 | ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,000 |
| Payback period | — | 1.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $245,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4900% |
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 ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm is made by Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm scores 39.9. 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 ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm has a reach of 1800 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm 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 ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm?
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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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs ZH412 4-Axis Industrial Robot Arm 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.