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Ergonomic, safe handling of scrap, precious-metal and foundry loads up to 1,200 kg — custom-built manipulators and lifting aids for recovery and recycling.

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

Skilled worker shortages and ergonomics are directly linked. Companies that provide ergonomic support for heavy work retain qualified staff and gain an advantage in recruitment.

Aerospace handling technology demands precision, gentle handling, and documentation. How manipulators and lifting axes move large, delicate components.

Lifting axis or manipulator? Both systems guide loads without pendulum motion. Which concept suits your process? Compare based on load, range of motion, and application.

Custom grippers and fixtures are precisely designed for the component, weight, and process. Learn when custom manufacturing is worthwhile and how the development process works at Zeilhofer.

Designing ergonomic machine loading: How manipulators and lifting axes can insert workpieces into machine tools without pendulum movement and with precision — and reduce downtime.

Handling glass panes in industrial manufacturing requires pendulum-free movement and gentle vacuum clamping. How manipulators are easing the burden on the glass industry.

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.

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of work disability in German manufacturing. What they really cost and how technical lifting aids work.

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