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On the Zeilhofer Handling Technology blog, you'll find practical examples, industry solutions, and news about manipulators, lifting axes, and lifting aids. The articles showcase specific applications from the automotive, food production, rail vehicle manufacturing, and other sectors.
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Handling Technology for the Defense Industry: Relieving Workers During Production Ramp-up
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.
18 hours ago


Explanatory video: Ergonomically inserting the inner components of fire doors
The internal components of a fire door are heavy, large, and must be precisely fitted into the door frame. Previously, this often required two people. In our explanatory video, we demonstrate step by step how a manipulator from Zeilhofer Handling Technology performs this exact task: ergonomically, precisely, and with virtually any component size. The solution originated from a specific customer request in the door manufacturing industry. We explain which manipulator is used a
May 28


Flanges. Indispensable. And often extremely heavy.
As key connecting elements in industry, they hold together pipelines, machines, and systems. Handling them presents people with significant physical challenges on a daily basis. And this is precisely where relief begins. Our new manipulator takes over the weight, guides the flange safely through every movement, and precisely positions it. For industry, this means: 🚀 more efficient processes ⚙️ Increased process reliability 🎉 Less downtime For humans, this means: 🙂 noticeab
Jan 13


Mobile floor trolley with magnetic gripper
This floor trolley lifts loads up to 30 kg and makes handling cylindrical components particularly safe and efficient. ✅ The powerful magnetic gripper ensures a firm hold, while the ergonomic operation in two positions allows for flexible working. 🪶 Thanks to specially developed Omni-Wheels, the floor trolley can be maneuvered in all directions while floating and with precision. 🛡️ For maximum safety, the intelligent overload control detects sudden load differences and inter
Dec 16, 2025


Innovation for vehicle interiors: 4x lifting axles for car seats!
For handling car seats, we have developed several lifting axes that are precisely tailored to the respective production steps on site ✅ Each lifting axis was precisely adjusted to the height differences at the customer's site – without changing the actual lifting height 💡 This allows the seats to be handled safely, precisely and efficiently, while the systems are optimally integrated into the existing production environment 🏭 🚀 #zhht #zhhtproductvideo #handlingtechnology #
Nov 25, 2025


The manipulator trio / longitudinal beam
"Angelo isn't lifting today, he's got a threesome" 😉 …with three manipulators with different functions, demonstrating what smart and safe handling of longitudinal beams really looks like! 💪 #zhht #zhhtwashebstdu #angelowashebstdu #handlingtechnology #loadhandling #smarthandling #mechanicalengineering #madeingermany #automotiveproduction #electromobility
Nov 19, 2025


Longitudinal beams / the backbone of the vehicle structure
Longitudinal beams are load-bearing components in the vehicle frame, crucial for stability and safety. They must be handled precisely during the production process to ensure the highest quality standards. Our specially developed manipulators enable the worker to safely pick up longitudinal beams using a precise gripping device and to swivel or rotate them flexibly. This creates precisely the flexibility required for this production step – precise 🎯 safe 🛡️ efficient 🚀 #zhh
Nov 18, 2025


2 meter lifting height / lifting axis ZH90
Why are we building a system with a lifting height of 2 meters? 🤔 Quite simply: The customer requirements and the existing on-site layout necessitate precisely this system configuration ⚠️ And that's precisely where our strength lies: We develop each lifting aid individually, precisely tailored to the requirements and processes on site 🏭 Anyone can do standard – we build solutions that fit 💡 #zhht #zhhtwhatareyou #angelowhatareyou #explanatoryvideo #techniciansexplain #han
Nov 12, 2025


Easy handling of car doors
Handling car doors is efficient and safe with our floor trolley 🚀🛡️ A specially developed holding device with integrated suction device reliably secures the door and enables precise picking, guiding and placing of the component 🎯 Thanks to its mobile design and smooth-running casters, which provide an almost floating feel, the floor trolley offers flexible application possibilities for a wide variety of production processes 🏭 #zhht #zhhtproductvideo #handlingtechnology
Nov 4, 2025


One manipulator. Two modes.
Our manipulators and gripping devices are designed to fit a wide range of applications and components ⚙️ Because only when the handling...
Oct 23, 2025


Manipulator with gripping device
This manipulator with individual lifting device enables the safe and ergonomic lifting of loads up to 85 kg 💪 An additional hook...
Oct 21, 2025


Ergonomic. Safe. Mobile / Floor trolley ZH
Our mobile floor trolleys effortlessly raise and lower seats up to 25 kg. The specially designed casters provide a virtually floating...
Oct 16, 2025


Efficient seat handling rethought / Floor trolley ZH
These mobile floor trolleys enable the easy and ergonomic lifting and lowering of seats up to 25 kg 💪 Thanks to specially developed...
Oct 14, 2025
Customer feedback / ZIEHL-ABEGG SE
We're thrilled with the positive feedback from ZIEHL-ABEGG! Before introducing our manipulator, heavy lifting activities repeatedly led...
Oct 10, 2025


Handling of cardboard boxes / ZIEHL-ABEGG SE
What used to be muscle power is now done by smart handling at ZIEHL-ABEGG 💡 Our pneumatic manipulator with suction cups effortlessly...
Oct 8, 2025


Manipulator for ZIEHL-ABEGG SE
For ZIEHL-ABEGG, we developed a manipulator with a suction device specifically designed for the ergonomic handling of cardboard boxes....
Oct 7, 2025


Car seat assembly made easy / Lifting axle ZH90
Ever wondered how car seats are installed? 🔧 Definitely not by hand – that would not only be strenuous, but would quickly lead to...
Oct 2, 2025


Unique handling - ZH floor trolley with balancing control
What makes our floor trolley so unique? Thanks to the integrated balance control, the desired lifting height can be adjusted manually and...
Aug 19, 2025


Ergonomic solutions protect the health of employees and at the same time increase efficiency and productivity in the company
Lifting loads in everyday work can cause significant physical strain and health risks for employees. This strain primarily affects the...
Nov 19, 2024
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