Head to head
ABB IRB 1100 vs Staubli TS40
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Small precise arm for assembly and dispensing
Clean SCARA for precision assembly and packaging
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm and the Staubli TS40 is a SCARA arm, so this comes down to which job you are building the cell around rather than a spec-for-spec race. They run different controllers, the ABB IRB 1100 on the OmniCore and the Staubli TS40 on the CS8C, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the ABB IRB 1100 lists Any angle mounting while the Staubli TS40 lists Floor and Wall mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly and dispensing, with the ABB IRB 1100 stretching to machine tending.
- Very tight repeatability for small-parts work
- Compact size fits benchtop cells
- SafeMove options for shared workspace
- Fast for short-cycle assembly tasks
- Sealed construction suits clean production lines
- Fast planar cycle times
- Tight repeatability for small-parts assembly
- Cleanroom-rated option available
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1100 or the Staubli TS40?
- The Staubli TS40 has more payload at 8 kg versus 4 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The ABB IRB 1100 has more reach at 580 mm versus 400 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 1100 or the Staubli TS40?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 580 mm. The Staubli TS40 is a SCARA arm at 8 kg and 400 mm.