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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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Manipulator crane robot comparison: Which lifting solution is right for production?
Manipulator, crane, or robot — three concepts for moving loads. We compare them objectively based on load range, precision, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Jun 10


Bollard madness at Christmas markets in 2025? Time for innovation! 🎄
At many German Christmas markets, heavy bollards have to be laboriously moved using unwieldy equipment to allow trams or delivery vehicles to pass. This leads to: high staffing costs 👷♂️ Delays in public transport ⏳ Unnecessary costs for cities and taxpayers 💸 The solution: Mobile ZHHT manipulator! Simply hook up bollards up to 350 kg, move them precisely and quickly – all with just one person ✅. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z3BDuXNPbho?app=desktop #zhht #zh
Dec 2, 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 cell holding device that's precisely tailored to our customers' requirements. The gripper consists of a multitude of small round cell grippers developed for this specific application. The round cell belt is picked up without mechanical clamping. The result: maximum safety, stability and precision when handling sensitive components 🚀 #zhht #
Sep 9, 2025


The ZHHT synchronous extension / lifting axis ZH90
With the new synchronous extension, the proven ZH90 lifting axis becomes even more flexible, powerful, and efficient. Thanks to the mechanical coupling, all guide elements move completely synchronously – both manually and automatically. Advantages of the synchronous extension for the ZH90 lifting axis: ✅ Manual & automatic process – flexible control & movement ✅ Compact installation space – optimal use of available space & workplace ✅ Precise positioning – move to specific po
Sep 4, 2025


3 Facts - Zeilhofer Ground Cart
3 facts about this Zeilhofer ground car 🚀 💪 Strong: Load capacity up to 60 kg – effortless movement guaranteed 💯 Efficient: Energy supply via air pressure – simple & low-maintenance 🎯 Precise: Fine guidance of the holding device in empty load operation – for exact positioning Our floor trolley can be designed in a wide variety of versions – individually adapted to your requirements 🔧 #zhht #handlingtechnology #industryfacts #manipulator #liftingaxle #floorcart #industry
Aug 22, 2025


Handling heavy trusses
In industrial production processes, handling heavy beams and bulky components is a major challenge. Conventional methods not only require considerable effort, but can also impair efficiency and increase the risk of injury to employees! 🚑 Ergonomic and precise movement of components is therefore crucial for a safe and productive working environment 🚀 Our state-of-the-art manipulators offer a tailor-made solution to this problem. They enable heavy loads to be moved effortless
Apr 2, 2025


Precise handling for exhaust gas purification systems
Exhaust gas purification systems installed in high-performance vehicles such as trucks, luxury boats, and other power-intensive vehicles are heavy and cumbersome 😓 With our innovative manipulators, handling is easier and more efficient than ever before. Our manipulator allows these components to be moved effortlessly at the point of use – precisely, safely, and with minimal effort. Positive effects on your production 🚀 ✅ Increased efficiency: Thanks to the precise control
Mar 28, 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


Moving door leaves using the ZH90 lifting axis⁉️
Door leaves are the moving parts of a door, usually made of #wood, #plastic, #metal or other materials. They are the surfaces that can be opened to allow passage through a door. #Door leaves can have different shapes, sizes, weights and designs. Our ZH90 lifting axis enables the precise picking up, turning and positioning of a wide variety of door leaves. It also brings:# Increased #security 🦺 Reduction of work accidents : Door leaves are heavy and unwieldy, which can lead t
Jul 31, 2024


Lifting aid for car glass roofs
Using the ZH90 lifting axle when installing glass roofs on vehicles offers numerous advantages over traditional methods such as the use of cranes or manual processes. Here are the main advantages: 1. Precision and control ✅ #Accuracy: The ZH90 lifting axis enables precise positioning of the glass roof with minimal tolerances. This is crucial for the tightness and aesthetic fit of the roof. #Stability: The ZH90 lifting axis minimizes vibrations and movements during the install
May 22, 2024


Cast more efficiently with our manipulators, lifting aids and lifting axes! 🔊 🔥
The foundry industry is the process of pouring metals into molds to produce a variety of products, from small components to large castings for machinery and vehicles. ⚙️ Due to their characteristics, our manipulators are extremely useful in the #foundry industry for handling #molds & #castings, #material feeding, #post-processing, #tool changing and #automation. They also offer various advantages compared to cranes and chain hoists🏗️✅: #Safety: Manipulators reduce the risk o
Apr 25, 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


Lifting axes and manipulators for industrial screw technology assembly ❓😧
#Screw assembly refers to the industrial assembly of screw connections. Screw assembly in industry can be highly specialized and often requires precise tools, machinery and expertise. It plays a crucial role in many manufacturing processes and production lines, especially in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics manufacturing and others where precision and reliability are critical. Aspects of industrial bolting assembly include, among others, selecting the rig
Apr 22, 2024


What are ZHHT manipulators & what advantages do they offer❓
Manipulators as we design and manufacture them are mechanical #devices that are used to grip, move, position, measure or process objects and components. 🏭 In industrial applications, our pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and electrical #manipulators are standalone or part of automated #manufacturing systems. There, together with the #human, you will take on a variety of tasks such as assembling components and #handling workpieces, which brings with it a variety of advantages: 🏆
Mar 19, 2024
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