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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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Battery module handling: ergonomic and safe in e-mobility
Battery module handling means moving battery modules and battery packs in e-mobility production safely, precisely and ergonomically.
Jun 10


Manipulator Automotive Industry / Manipulators in the automotive industry
Die verschiedenen Hebehilfen, Manipulatoren, Hubachsen und Sonderlösungen können auch in der Auotomobil-Branche eingesetzt werden.
May 13


Manipulator for rear doors in automotive production
In automotive final assembly, a Zeilhofer manipulator handles rear doors and tailgates ergonomically. The large, heavy body parts are guided pendulum-free and installed with millimetre precision – safe for people and parts. The load-bearing device grips the doors safely and gently. Such manipulators are widely used in vehicle production. #Manipulator #Automotive #Ergonomics #zhht
Apr 7, 2025


Increasing efficiency in automotive production: Why manipulators with gripping devices should replace manual paint traverse disassembly 🚗
Paint traverses are frames used in automotive manufacturing to safely transport and position vehicle bodies during the painting process. With the help of our innovative manipulators, dismantling these heavy and bulky frames becomes child's play! 💪 When workers manually dismantle the paint traverses, several problems arise compared to a manipulator with a gripping device: 😓 Worker workload: Manual disassembly requires physical effort and causes strain, as the trusses are v
Mar 24, 2025


Ergonomic lifting aid for windscreens ⁉️
Our pneumatic articulated arm rope manipulator is optimally designed for the rapid lifting, moving and swiveling of #windshields. 🪟🚗 The operator manually moves the #lifting aid into the container to safely pick up the #vehicle windows using the suction device. Once the #car window is sucked in, the system automatically adjusts the settings to the respective load weight so that the #windows can be lifted and moved effortlessly and precisely. 👷♀️ In order not only to reliev
Sep 30, 2024


Manipulator for car bumpers 📢
The challenge of installing bumpers varies depending on the vehicle model. Our manipulator offers the following advantages 📢: #Precision: By using the #manipulator, different #bumpers can be positioned and assembled precisely by the employee. This increases the #quality and accuracy of the work. 🎯 #Efficiency: The manipulator increases the #work speed by accelerating the #assembly process and increasing productivity. This allows #workforce to be used more efficiently. ⏳ #Er
Apr 23, 2024


What is the lifting axis ZH90 and what advantages does it offer❓
A #lift axis is also called a rigid lift axis or telescopic lift axis. Depending on the version, it is moved freely by the operator, or carries out #collaborative and/or fully #automatic #lifting movements and #lifting movements. They serve to guide the load rigidly, eccentrically and safely. 🦾 Lifting axles are hung in a wide variety of rail and smooth-running rail systems, which are attached to a raised steel structure or an attached steel structure. This enables movement
Mar 20, 2024
Lifting aids for electric van production
In the production of an electric van, Zeilhofer lifting aids relieve staff during the assembly of heavy parts – from seats and cockpit modules to battery components. The loads are guided pendulum-free and installed ergonomically. For ergonomic assembly, the ZH90 lifting axis and articulated-arm manipulators are ideal. #LiftingAid #EMobility #Automotive #Ergonomics #zhht
Feb 22, 2024
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