AIR12SC-600 vs PD400UR
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC-600 (Suzhou Buswille Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC-600United States
- PD400UR—
Year First Available
- AIR12SC-600—
- PD400UR2021
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC-6000 Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC-600$6,700
- PD400URContact for quote
Availability Status
- AIR12SC-600ACTIVE
- PD400URACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC-6004
- PD400UR—
Repeatability
- AIR12SC-600±0.02 mm
- PD400UR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC-600inCube2S-20
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC-600—
- PD400URwired touch
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC-600—
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC-600through arm
- PD400UR—
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC-6004
- PD400UR—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC-60020
- PD400UR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC-600$6,700
- PD400URContact for quote
Warranty
- AIR12SC-6001 yrs
- PD400UR—
Service Network
- AIR12SC-600regional
- PD400URregional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $6,700 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | SD600T Series NX Driver |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,700 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC-600 and PD400UR?
AIR12SC-600 is made by Suzhou Buswille Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in US. PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America.
How do AIR12SC-600 and PD400UR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC-600 scores 22/100. PD400UR scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIR12SC-600 and PD400UR 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 AIR12SC-600 and PD400UR?
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
AIR12SC-600 vs PD400UR 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.