Z-Arm vs LPH-040
Side-by-side comparison of Z-Arm (Hu Nan Qin Feng Robot Corporation Limited) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Z-ArmChina
- LPH-040Japan
Year First Available
- Z-Arm—
- LPH-0402019
Verified Deployments
- Z-Arm0 Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Z-Arm$6,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Availability Status
- Z-ArmACTIVE
- LPH-040ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Z-Arm200 mm
- LPH-040400 mm
Repeatability
- Z-Arm±0.03 mm
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
Payload
- Z-Arm3 kg
- LPH-0403 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Z-Arm4
- LPH-0404
Max TCP Speed
- Z-Arm1.3 m/s
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- Z-Arm19 kg
- LPH-04016 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Z-Armnot specified
- LPH-040multi shift
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Z-ArmBuilt-in Motion Controller
- LPH-040RC8
Teach Pendant Type
- Z-Armwired button
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- Z-Arm—
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Z-Armnone
- LPH-040—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Z-Armother
- LPH-040—
Internal Cable Routing
- Z-Armthrough arm
- LPH-040—
Pneumatic Lines
- Z-Arm—
- LPH-0403
Electrical Lines
- Z-Arm—
- LPH-04015
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Z-Arm$6,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Service Network
- Z-Armregional
- LPH-040global
Expected Service Life
- Z-Arm—
- LPH-0405 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $6,000 | $5,392 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 200 mm | 400 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | 16 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | multi shift |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Built-in Motion Controller | RC8 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | WINCAPS III Offline Software |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | other | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,000 | $5,392 |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 5 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 (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Z-Arm and LPH-040?
Z-Arm is made by Hu Nan Qin Feng Robot Corporation Limited, based in CN. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How much does Z-Arm cost compared to LPH-040?
Z-Arm is listed at $6,000. LPH-040 is listed at $5,392.
How do Z-Arm and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Z-Arm scores 46/100. LPH-040 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Z-Arm compare to LPH-040?
Z-Arm has a reach of 400 mm. LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm.
Are Z-Arm and LPH-040 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 Z-Arm and LPH-040?
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
Z-Arm vs LPH-040 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.