robolink DP 5-axis arm vs SR8-2600
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and SR8-2600 (Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology 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
- SR8-2600—
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- SR8-2600—
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- SR8-26000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- SR8-2600$12,000
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- SR8-2600ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- SR8-26008 kg
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- SR8-26003 m/s
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- SR8-26002,600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- SR8-26006
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- SR8-2600±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- SR8-2600350 kg
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- SR8-2600floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- SR8-2600IP65
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- SR8-2600ISO quality management system certification, CE certification, ATEX
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- SR8-2600none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- SR8-2600—
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- SR8-2600—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- SR8-2600teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- SR8-2600—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- SR8-2600—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- SR8-2600$12,000
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- SR8-26001 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- SR8-26006 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $12,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 790 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | 350 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO quality management system certification, CE certification, ATEX |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $12,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | 6 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 SR8-2600?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. SR8-2600 is made by Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does robolink DP 5-axis arm cost compared to SR8-2600?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is listed at $5,500. SR8-2600 is listed at $12,000.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and SR8-2600 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. SR8-2600 scores 37/100. 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 SR8-2600?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. SR8-2600 has a reach of 850 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and SR8-2600 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 SR8-2600?
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 SR8-2600 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.