robolink DP 5-axis arm vs Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe (Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 SafeChina
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 SafeContact for quote
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 SafeACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe6
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe±0.08 mm
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safeground
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 SafeCE, ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 SafeContact for quote
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe1 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 22.4 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 790 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | ground |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm and Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe is made by Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of robolink DP 5-axis arm compare to Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe has a reach of 2000 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm and Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe?
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
robolink DP 5-axis arm vs Kowell KW1040D-2000 Safe 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.