ABB IRB-6600 vs SA7A-7/0.60
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-6600 (ABB) and SA7A-7/0.60 (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-6600Switzerland
- SA7A-7/0.60China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-66002015
- SA7A-7/0.602026
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-66000 Deployments
- SA7A-7/0.600 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-6600ACTIVE
- SA7A-7/0.60ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-6600225 kg
- SA7A-7/0.607 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- SA7A-7/0.60IP20
Reach
- ABB IRB-66003,200 mm
- SA7A-7/0.60700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-66006
- SA7A-7/0.604
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-6600±0.1 mm
- SA7A-7/0.60±0.02 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-6600±0.5 mm
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-6600235 kg
- SA7A-7/0.60—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- SA7A-7/0.60IP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-66000.4 s
- SA7A-7/0.60—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-6600100,000 hrs
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-6600continuous 24 7
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-6600active model based
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-6600Cat.3 PLd
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-6600Yes
- SA7A-7/0.60—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-660015 ms
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-66008
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-6600R-30iB Plus
- SA7A-7/0.60S series control cabinet
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-6600TP, KAREL
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-6600smart pad
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-6600ROBOGUIDE
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-6600vendor supported
- SA7A-7/0.60—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-6600FANUC ZDT
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-6600threshold based
- SA7A-7/0.60—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-6600ISO 9409-1
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-6600ATI
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-6600through arm and wrist
- SA7A-7/0.60through arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-66002
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-66008
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-66003 yrs
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-6600global
- SA7A-7/0.60regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-66007 days
- SA7A-7/0.60—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-660010 yrs
- SA7A-7/0.60—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 225 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP20 |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,200 mm | 700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) | IP67 | 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 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | R-30iB Plus | S series control cabinet |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| 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 | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 7 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, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, 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-6600 | SA7A-7/0.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-6600, SA7A-7/0.60 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-6600 and SA7A-7/0.60?
ABB IRB-6600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SA7A-7/0.60 is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-6600 and SA7A-7/0.60 launched?
ABB IRB-6600 launched in 2015. SA7A-7/0.60 launched in 2026.
How do ABB IRB-6600 and SA7A-7/0.60 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-6600 grades AA on the Robo Index. SA7A-7/0.60 grades AA. 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-6600 compare to SA7A-7/0.60?
ABB IRB-6600 has a reach of 1811 mm. SA7A-7/0.60 has a reach of 600 mm.
Are ABB IRB-6600 and SA7A-7/0.60 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-6600 and SA7A-7/0.60?
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-6600 vs SA7A-7/0.60 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.