Paloma vs SZGH-BCK5
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and SZGH-BCK5 (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Paloma—
- SZGH-BCK5China
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- SZGH-BCK5—
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- SZGH-BCK50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- SZGH-BCK5$1,999–$7,000 USD
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- SZGH-BCK5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Paloma—
- SZGH-BCK5886.5 mm
Repeatability
- Paloma—
- SZGH-BCK5±0.15 mm
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- SZGH-BCK55 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- SZGH-BCK5IP54/IP65
Degrees of Freedom
- Paloma—
- SZGH-BCK54
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- SZGH-BCK5640 kg
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- SZGH-BCK5—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- SZGH-BCK5$1,999–$7,000 USD
Warranty
- Paloma—
- SZGH-BCK52 yrs
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- SZGH-BCK5—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $15,200 USD | $1,999–$7,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 886.5 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.15 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP54/IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8.5 kg | 640 kg |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | $1,999–$7,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Paloma | SZGH-BCK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,200 | $4,500 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,800 | $245,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1545% | +5456% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Paloma and SZGH-BCK5?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. SZGH-BCK5 is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Paloma and SZGH-BCK5 compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. SZGH-BCK5 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Paloma and SZGH-BCK5 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 Paloma and SZGH-BCK5?
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
Paloma vs SZGH-BCK5 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 Robo Index is calculated.