Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine vs Z-Arm
Side-by-side comparison of Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine (Jinan Huaxia Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Z-Arm (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine—
- Z-ArmChina
Verified Deployments
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine0 Deployments
- Z-Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine$6,890
- Z-Arm$12,300
Availability Status
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineACTIVE
- Z-ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine70 kg
- Z-Arm19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine2.5 m/s
- Z-Arm3 m/s
Payload
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine12 kg
- Z-Arm3 kg
Reach
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine1,800 mm
- Z-Arm240 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine6
- Z-Arm6
Repeatability
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine±0.02 mm
- Z-Arm±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinefloor, ceiling, mobile, portable
- Z-Armfloor
IP Rating
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineIP54
- Z-Arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineISO/TS 15066
- Z-Armcollision detection
Force/Torque Sensing
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinenone
- Z-Armnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineYes
- Z-ArmNo
Offline Programming
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineNo
- Z-ArmNo
Programming Interface
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinedrag-and-drop teaching
- Z-ArmSDK
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine—
- Z-ArmNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineEtherCAT
- Z-ArmEthernet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine$6,890
- Z-Arm$12,300
Warranty
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine1 yrs
- Z-Arm—
Lead Time
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine4 wks
- Z-Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $6,890 | $12,300 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 240 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, mobile, portable | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | collision detection |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-and-drop teaching | SDK |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Ethernet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,890 | $12,300 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Z-Arm?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine is made by Jinan Huaxia Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.. Z-Arm is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine cost compared to Z-Arm?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine is listed at $6,890. Z-Arm is listed at $12,300.
How do Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Z-Arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine scores 46/100. Z-Arm scores 57/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine compare to Z-Arm?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine has a reach of 953.4 mm. Z-Arm has a reach of 240 mm.
Are Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Z-Arm in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Z-Arm?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine vs Z-Arm compares two robots in the cobot 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.