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MANIPULATORS, LIFTING AXES AND LIFTING AIDS IN PRACTICE
On the Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik 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. Our lifting aids guide covers the fundamentals, and the product finder shows the right solution for your component.
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EU Machinery Regulation 2027: Ergonomics duties for your production
The EU Machinery Regulation 2027 applies from 20 January 2027 directly in all EU member states. Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Jun 9
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 9
How many kg may you lift? Limits and the Key Indicator Method
How many kg may you lift? Germany has no fixed kg limit for adults. Reference values for men, women, pregnant workers and young people, the Key Indicator Method and employer duties under the LasthandhabV.
Jun 9
What Is an Articulated Jib Manipulator?
Definition, design and applications of articulated jib manipulators. Comparison with articulated arm and parallelogram manipulators. Load capacities up to 800 kg. Expert knowledge from German manufacturer Zeilhofer HHT.
Jun 6
What Is a Rope Balancer?
Function, design and applications of rope balancers. Pneumatic weight balancing for fast lifting in series production up to 150 kg. From German manufacturer Zeilhofer HHT.
Jun 6
What is a parallelogram manipulator?
Function, design and applications of parallelogram manipulators: pendulum-free load guidance with parallelogram mechanics for precise lifting of heavy loads. From German manufacturer Zeilhofer HHT.
Jun 6
Choosing the right lifting equipment: Practical knowledge instead of sales pressure
Choosing the right lifting technology means understanding the task first, then the system, because load, direction of movement and cycle time shape a decision that lasts 15 to 20 years.
Jun 2
Explanatory video: Ergonomically inserting the inner components of fire doors
Explainer video: how a Zeilhofer manipulator with adaptive gripper inserts heavy fire door cores into the frame, so one person does the job of two.
May 28
Manipulator for Fire Doors: Ergonomic Handling up to 100 kg in Door Manufacturing
Manipulator for fire doors: ergonomic lifting and precise positioning of heavy internal components up to 100 kg for T30, T60 and T90 door systems.
May 27
ZH90 Flex-Arm lifting axis: The next generation of pendulum-free handling technology
The ZH90 Flex-Arm lifting axis combines the flexibility of a manipulator with the precise, pendulum-free load guidance of a lifting axis, for loads up to 200 kg.
May 20
Manipulator with interchangeable gripper system for flexible production processes
In many production and assembly areas, the variety of components is constantly increasing. Different shapes, weights, and requirements mean that classic handling solutions quickly reach their limits. This is precisely where our new articulated arm manipulator with interchangeable gripper system comes in. The solution was specifically developed to handle a wide variety of components simply, quickly, and safely, without lengthy changeover times or complicated processes. The int
May 12
Articulated arm manipulator for dairy plants: Hygienic handling of block molds up to 90 kg
Our articulated arm manipulator for dairy plants makes handling and stacking block molds up to 90 kg ergonomic and meets strict hygiene requirements.
May 6
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