Vanguard Robotics / ESTUN integration partner
ESTUN or ABB for your robot cell?
For a new cell or a workshop expansion, compare payload, paths, tooling and planned support. Vanguard, an ESTUN integration partner in Switzerland, helps frame the decision around your line requirements.
Vanguard is an ESTUN integration partner. Documentation-based comparison, with no overall brand ranking.
| Criterion | ESTUN | ABB |
|---|---|---|
| Palletising reference | ER180-3100-PL-CE. | IRB 660-180/3.15. |
| Published payload | 180 kg. | 180 kg for the selected variant. |
| Published reach | 3,060 mm. The model name contains “3100”. | 3,150 mm, or 3.15 m. |
| Number of axes | 4 axes. | 4 axes. |
| Offline programming | ESTUN lists an offline programming tool. Confirm version, post-processor and compatibility with the proposed controller. | RobotStudio uses ABB’s Virtual Controller for simulation and offline programming. Required functions and licences must be specified. |
| Welding | Hollow-wrist welding arms are listed. Power source, torch, positioner and process settings need joint qualification. | RobotWare Arc and ArcWelding PowerPac are documented for process control and programming. Check the options in the proposed system. |
| Installed base and maintenance | Vanguard is your integration contact in Switzerland. Parts, manufacturer maintenance and response times are specified in the quotation. | If your plant already uses ABB, inventory reusable programs, skills and spare parts. Confirm support for the proposed model. |
| Cell cost | Request pricing for the robot, controller, options and complete cell. No price advantage is assumed. | Compare the same scope: robot, licences, tooling, safety, programming, trials and maintenance. |
For your decision.
A decision requires the same part, cycle and supply scope. Total carried mass, centre of gravity, inertia, access and acceptance trials still need checking. The catalogue values above do not rank cell throughput or cost.
Compare against my requirementsProject questions
Before choosing a robot.
Is ESTUN a direct replacement for ABB?
Replacement requires checking the base, work envelope, gripper, interfaces, programs and safety functions. Similar payload or reach does not make the two systems interchangeable.
Which robot will deliver the better return?
The complete cell and operating costs must be priced against your volumes. We use the same throughput, availability, changeover and maintenance assumptions to compare proposals.