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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.
5 days 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


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


Customer deployment / Annual safety inspection
Regular safety inspections ensure that our handling systems operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with standards at all times. This protects employees from accidents, prevents downtime, and meets legal requirements. ✅ In short: The UVV inspection is a key contribution to safety, quality and responsibility in the workplace ☝️🏭 #zhht #zhhtwashebstdu #angelowashebstdu #uvv #uvvprüfung #unfallverhütungsvorschriften #maschinenbau #sondermaschinenbau #handhabtechnik #madeing
Oct 31, 2025


Effortlessly handle car seats in automotive production
This manipulator safely and effortlessly supports loads of up to 85 kg—for ergonomic work without physical strain. Additionally, the mount allows operation from two sides, thus offering maximum flexibility during assembly. #zhht #zhhtproductvideo #handlingtechnology #manipulator #automotiveindustry #electromobility #industry40 #mechanicalengineering #specialmachinery #madeingermany
Oct 28, 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


Handling of car seats / lifting axle ZH90
The assembly of heavy car seats is one of the most demanding tasks in automotive production. Without suitable lifting aids, it quickly...
Sep 30, 2025


Small in size, big in impact!
Manipulators don't have to be big and bulky to move heavy objects 💪 These compact systems demonstrate just how flexible, efficient, and...
Sep 24, 2025


Handling of sheets, discs, etc.
Moving sheet metal, glass panes, or other heavy and delicate components can be a real challenge. However, with this suction-mounted...
Sep 23, 2025


Round cell handling simply explained
Our latest manipulator makes the handling of round cells safe, efficient and precise ⚙️ The specially developed holding device takes up...
Sep 10, 2025


Manipulator with special round cell holding device
With our latest manipulator, we've developed an innovative solution for handling round cells. At its heart is a specially designed round...
Sep 9, 2025


Storage trolley for the lifting axle ZH90
This ZH90 lifting axis was specially designed for this purpose: The support device can be separated from the rest of the system in no...
Aug 29, 2025


Project Insight / Handling of high-voltage storage systems
The ZH90 lifting axle moves what drives electromobility: high-voltage batteries with up to 800 kg 💪 Well-designed, sensitive & easy to...
Aug 27, 2025
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