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This handling-technology glossary from Zeilhofer explains the key terms around handling technology, manipulators and lifting aids – concise, vendor-neutral and to the point. From balancer and key indicator method to vacuum lifter. Articulated-arm manipulator Systems and designs Manipulator A manipulator is a guided handling device that takes the weight of a load so the operator can move it with little effort, pendulum-free and precisely. Unlike a crane, it carries the load vi

Where can I buy lifting aids, manipulators and lift axes for industry in the Munich, Holzkirchen and Germany region? Short answer: Industrial lifting aids and lift axes up to 1,200 kg as well as manipulators up to 800 kg are available directly from the manufacturer Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Holzkirchen near Munich. The company has been on the market since 1999, develops, manufactures and services the systems "Made in Germany" and supplies customers in Germ

Lifting aid for the semiconductor industry must be cleanroom-compatible, low-particle and highly precise. Fully electric manipulators and lift axes handle wafer carriers, trays and equipment ergonomically up to 1,200 kg, without compressed air. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution to cleanroom standards. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. Related requirements are des

Lifting aid for cleanroom and pharma must be low-particle, easy to clean and precise. Fully electric stainless steel manipulators work without compressed air and handle containers, vessels and isolators ergonomically up to 1,200 kg. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution to cleanroom standards. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. How the fully electric linear axis works

Lifting aid for the food industry must be hygienic, easy to clean and safe. Stainless steel manipulators and lift axes handle sacks, containers, moulds and vessels ergonomically up to 1,200 kg, without contamination risk. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution to food-grade standards. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. A real example is the articulated arm manipulator

: many search for the difference, yet both often mean the same thing. A manipulator is a lifting aid, that is, a technical device that takes the weight of a load and guides it pendulum-free, up to 800 kg. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, builds these devices individually for 18 industries. A detailed definition is given in the guide What is a manipulator. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see Lifting aids for production and industry. Articul

Roll lifter picks up heavy paper rolls, films and coils and lets you lift, turn and position them ergonomically. Unlike simple crane attachments, Zeilhofer manipulators, lift axes and lifts guide the roll rigidly and pendulum-free, up to 1,200 kg. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, builds every roll lifter individually. Another practical example is shown in Efficient roll handling. For an overview of all lifting aids, see Lifting aids for production and i

Lifting aid for pallets makes palletising and depalletising heavy boxes, sacks and containers safe and ergonomic. Instead of stacking loads by hand, a manipulator guides them pendulum-free up to 1,200 kg, layer by layer and precisely. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution individually. For carton handling specifically, our guide Lifting aids for cardboard boxes goes deeper. For the full overview, see Lifting aids for production and i

Electric lifting aid works entirely without compressed air. Battery-powered systems are mobile and flexible, usable where no compressed-air network is available. Fully electric lift axes also lift the heaviest loads with precision. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every electric lifting aid individually. For the full comparison of drive concepts, see our guide Pneumatic or electric lifting. This article focuses on the electric solution. ZH lif

Lifting aid for drums and containers makes lifting, turning, tilting and emptying heavy containers safe and ergonomic. Instead of wrestling drums by hand, a manipulator with a drum gripper guides the load pendulum-free, up to 1,200 kg. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every gripper individually. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. This article focuses on drum and container handl

Lifting aid for assembly relieves your staff at the assembly workstation and makes joining heavy components safe and repeatable. The manipulator carries the weight, the operator guides the load pendulum-free and positions it to the centimetre. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution individually. For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. This article focuses on the assembly wo

Ergonomics in metalworking is becoming a bottleneck: Sheet metal, forgings, and castings are heavy, sharp-edged, and must be moved in large quantities. How lifting aids can help.

Pendulum-free handling guides heavy loads in a controlled manner — instead of allowing them to swing freely. This makes positioning precise, safe and ergonomic.

Manipulator, crane, or robot — three concepts for moving loads. We compare them objectively based on load range, precision, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

How many kg may you lift? In Germany there is no rigid kilogram limit. The decisive rule is the German Load Handling Regulation (LasthandhabV).

What does a manipulator cost? There is no list price because a manipulator is custom-built. The price depends on load capacity, gripper and axes.

Defense budgets are reaching record highs worldwide, and ammunition factories are multiplying their capacities. The bottleneck in production is rarely the machine, but the manual handling of heavy components. Zeilhofer's handling technology for the defense industry relieves workers: manipulators up to 800 kg, ZH90 lifting axis up to 1,200 kg, and custom grippers — pendulum-free and precise. ISO 9001 and TISAX Level 2 with prototype protection secure confidential projects.

Choosing the right lifting technology means understanding the task first, then the system. Knowing the load, direction of movement, and cycle time allows you to make a decision that will last 15 to 25 years. That's precisely what the guide from Zeilhofer Handling Technology in Holzkirchen is for: over a dozen articles on selection, drive systems, safety, and application. Manufacturer-neutral, objective, and without sales pressure. Step 1: Determine the appropriate system Mani

Hygienisches Handling von Blockformen bis 90 kg: Gelenkarm-Manipulator für Molkereibetriebe – HACCP-konform, ergonomisch, individuell konfigurierbar.

In the dairy industry, every detail counts – not only in terms of product quality, but also with regard to occupational safety, ergonomics, and hygiene. Repetitive lifting and stacking of heavy block molds is part of everyday life in many production facilities and represents a considerable physical strain for employees. At the same time, the handling solutions used must meet the strictest hygiene requirements. We have developed an articulated arm manipulator for dairy plants