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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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Long-standing partnership. Individual solutions.
Since 2008, we have had the privilege of supporting one of our clients , a leading window manufacturer, in the area of window and glass handling. What began with an initial project has evolved into a long-standing, trusting partnership based on mutual respect, characterized by continuous innovation and trust. To date, we have developed and implemented a total of 13 customized handling solutions together with our customer. These include manipulators and lifting axes that are i
Mar 4


Precise, safe and efficient e-axles handling - even with different e-axles.
Highlights: ✅ Up to 3 axis types with individual gripping mechanisms ✅ System and operating handle can be rotated independently ✅ Pre-positioning guide for precise positioning ✅ Safety features including emergency stop ✅ Rigid load guidance without oscillation ✅ Friction wheel drive for effortless operation More efficient process for e-axle handling. Greater safety. Less stress. #zhht #handlingtechnology #automotiveindustry #mechanicalengineering
Feb 26


Hub axle ZH90 - the flexible solution for handling vehicle axles?!
The ZH90 lifting axis makes handling e-axles precise, safe and efficient, even with different axis types. Special features: ✅ Individual gripping mechanisms: The hubaches can accommodate up to 3 different axis types, ideal for changing production requirements. ✅ Unique rotating functions: Both the entire system and the operating handle can be rotated independently of each other, for flexibility in different production situations. ✅ Guides facilitate the precise positioning of
Feb 25


Manipulator with 250KG lifting capacity
In this video we show one of our new manipulators, which was specially developed for handling turbine blades. Since we don't have an original component available for demonstration, we'll use a car tire to illustrate the function. The principle, however, remains the same: safe picking up, controlled movement, and precise positioning of sensitive components. The manipulator has a maximum load capacity of up to 250 kilograms and supports the customer's production process with in
Feb 19


What is our ZH90 lifting axle?
Our ZH90 lifting axis enables precise, powerful, and accurately guided lifting and lowering of loads, including rigid load guidance for maximum process reliability. It offers decisive advantages: ✅ ergonomic working ✅ precise & smooth movements ✅ High process reliability & efficiency ✅ Relief for employees In combination with a rail system, the lifting axis can also move in the X and Y directions, significantly expanding the working range. With a load capacity of up to 1
Feb 12


Rope ceiling manipulator explained
Our rope ceiling manipulator shows how barrels can "fly"... safely, precisely, and without any superpowers. 💪 360-degree rotation, lifting capacity up to 30 kg, and the floor is clear for your dance moves. More freedom, less lugging – that's how handling technology should be! 😀 #zhht #handlingtechnology #barrelhandling #efficientworking #innovativetechnology
Feb 5


Complete control from above.
Our new cable ceiling manipulator for drums makes handling precise, ergonomic, and reliable. The load moves safely, in a controlled manner, and exactly where it's needed. 🎯 Thanks to its 360-degree rotation, every movement remains free and fluid. The specially designed lifting device for these barrels allows for seamless, secure picking and precise placement. The lifting capacity of up to 30 kg is variably adjustable, ensuring optimal adaptation to the respective weight. 💪
Feb 3


Device assembly / Car cooling modules
We are pleased to announce the installation of two new manipulators for handling automotive cooling modules. 🛠️ A special highlight: The specially developed fixture can handle three different component configurations. This eliminates unnecessary work steps and makes processes even more efficient. 🚀 #zhht #zhhtwashebstdu #handlingtechnology #automotiveproduction #coolingmodules #readyforuse
Jan 28


Handling of aluminum plates / Lifting axis ZH90
Aluminum plates look robust - but they aren't. Their surfaces are soft, prone to scratches, and sensitive to friction or point loads. Incorrect gripping, excessive pressure, or a jerky movement is enough to leave visible damage.❌ The ZH90 lifting axis allows for the fast, safe, and controlled movement of delicate aluminum plates. Even force distribution and smooth movements ensure surface protection, dimensionally accurate components, and stable processes. ✅ #zhht #handlingte
Jan 20


Easy screwing / mobile floor trolley
In automotive production, countless parts are bolted together every day. Working overhead, for example on the underside of a vehicle, quickly puts strain on the shoulders, back, and, in the long term, the entire body. To make it easier for employees to work and to go home healthy every day, our mobile floor trolleys with automatic screw unit take over this demanding task. 🍃more efficient 🛡️safer 🙂healthier 📈every day. #zhht #zhhtwashebstdu #handlingtechnology #automotivep
Jan 15


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


Who is faster? Overhead crane vs. ZH90 lifting axle
In our little practical duel, we show how big the difference can be in real-world handling ⚠️ The overhead crane needs at least 2:20 minutes without the possibility of rotating or swiveling the component 🐌 Our lifting axis, on the other hand, accomplishes the same task in just 45 seconds, including swiveling and rotating 🚀 A difference that saves time, shortens distances and noticeably relieves the burden on employees. #zhht #zhhtwashebstdu #handlingtechnology #efficiencyin
Dec 4, 2025


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


ZHHT awarded for Innovation 2025! 🏆(2/2)
At the 2025 business reception at Käfer Gut Kaltenbrunn, we were honored with the 2025 Business Award for our outstanding technological innovations and economic performance. 🏆 📈 This award confirms our commitment to combining research, development, and practical application. Our solutions are designed to master complex challenges in load handling safely, efficiently, and sustainably, setting new standards that extend far beyond the borders of Germany. 🌍 We thank our enti
Nov 28, 2025


ZHHT awarded for Innovation 2025! 🏆
At the 2025 business reception at Käfer Gut Kaltenbrunn, we were honored with the 2025 Business Award for our outstanding technological innovations and economic performance. 🏆 📈 This award confirms our commitment to combining research, development, and practical application. Our solutions are designed to master complex challenges in load handling safely, efficiently, and sustainably, setting new standards that extend far beyond the borders of Germany. 🌍 We thank our enti
Nov 27, 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


Quality begins before delivery
Before a system leaves our premises, it must pass a crucial step: the preliminary inspection ⚠️ Here, we work with the customer to examine every detail, test every function, and ensure that everything is perfectly tailored to the customer's needs ✅ #zhht #angelowasstehtan #techniknews #industrienews #handlingtechnik #lasthandling #maschinenbau
Nov 21, 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
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