Assembly Tool Specialists vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of Assembly Tool Specialists (Production Tool Company (PTCo)) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsUnited States
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- Assembly Tool Specialists0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000 USD
Availability Status
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsIP43
- RDT401IP54
Payload
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- Assembly Tool Specialists8 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Assembly Tool Specialistscontinuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsPowerMACS 4000
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsiM Smart Sensor
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- Assembly Tool Specialiststhreshold based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Assembly Tool Specialistsother
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- Assembly Tool Specialistsexternal only
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000 USD
Warranty
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- Assembly Tool Specialistsregional
- RDT401regional
Expected Service Life
- Assembly Tool Specialists10 yrs
- RDT401—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP43 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | PowerMACS 4000 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | iM Smart Sensor | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | other | none |
| Internal Cable Routing | external only | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
| 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, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Assembly Tool Specialists and RDT401?
Assembly Tool Specialists is made by Production Tool Company (PTCo), based in US. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Assembly Tool Specialists and RDT401 compare on the Robo Index?
Assembly Tool Specialists scores 35/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Assembly Tool Specialists and RDT401 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 Assembly Tool Specialists and RDT401?
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
Assembly Tool Specialists vs RDT401 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.