Head to head
ABB IRB 910SC vs FANUC SR-6iA
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
ABB1 wins
ABB IRB 910SC
Compact SCARA for assembly and small-parts handling
FANUC0 wins
FANUC SR-6iA
Fast SCARA for assembly and packaging lines
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
6 kg
Payload
6 kg
650 mm
Reach
650 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
4
Axes
4
25.5 kg
Robot mass
30 kg
2016
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
These two arms sit close on paper. Both are SCARA arms, so the choice comes down to payload headroom, cell layout, and the controller and ecosystem you already run.
ABB IRB 910SC →
- +Fast planar cycle times
- +Multiple reach and payload variants
- +Compact footprint for bench integration
- +Simple programming for pick-and-place tasks
FANUC SR-6iA →
- +High-speed planar motion for pick-and-place
- +Tight repeatability for small parts assembly
- +Compact footprint for dense cell layouts
- +Shares programming with FANUC six-axis lines
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 910SC or the FANUC SR-6iA?
- The ABB IRB 910SC and FANUC SR-6iA match at 6 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The ABB IRB 910SC and FANUC SR-6iA match at 650 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 910SC or the FANUC SR-6iA?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 910SC is a SCARA arm at 6 kg and 650 mm. The FANUC SR-6iA is a SCARA arm at 6 kg and 650 mm.