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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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ZH90 lifting axis for screwdrivers: guiding screwdriving tools ergonomically and reliably
ZH90 lifting axis for screwdrivers: support weight and reaction torque, monitor tools, comply with VDI 2862. Case study, ZH3 multi-axis arm, benefits and FAQ.
2 days ago
Assembling a trailer hitch in series production: cable manipulator and mobile lifting platform in continuous operation
Anhängerkupplungen mit 25 bis 35 kg ergonomisch montieren: Seil-Manipulator ZH70 an der Deckenschiene entnimmt aus dem Ladungsträger, der mobile Hebelift ZH fügt im Fließbetrieb.
Oct 22
Manipulator for natural stones: How a gravel plant ergonomically stacks wall stones
At the Weißenburg gravel and stone plant, a manipulator lifts wall stones weighing up to 130 kg ergonomically. A case study from the natural stone industry.
Sep 3
Lifting aid for mountain carts: How a manipulator makes loading easier on the chairlift
At the Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee, a custom manipulator hooks the mountain carts onto the chairlift and relieves staff during up to 600 handling operations per day.
Aug 27
Rope manipulator for bags: safe bag handling with suction cup
The Acer rope manipulator picks up bags up to 150 kg with a suction attachment: the ergonomic alternative to the vacuum tube lifter, safe thanks to double rope technology.
Jul 23
Handling Technology Glossary: Key Terms from A to Z
This glossary from Zeilhofer explains the key terms around handling technology, manipulators and lifting aids, from balancer and key indicator method to vacuum lifter.
Jun 16
Lifting aid for the semiconductor industry: handle wafer carriers
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 (manipulators up to 800 kg, lift axes up to 1,200 kg), without compressed air.
Jun 11
Lifting aid for cleanroom and pharma: particle-free and precise
Fully electric stainless steel manipulators up to 800 kg and lift axes up to 1,200 kg work without compressed air and handle containers, vessels and isolators in cleanroom and pharma ergonomically.
Jun 11
Lifting aid for the food industry: hygienic handling
Stainless steel manipulators up to 800 kg and lift axes up to 1,200 kg handle sacks, containers, moulds and vessels in the food industry hygienically, ergonomically and without contamination risk.
Jun 11
Roll lifter: lift paper rolls and coils ergonomically
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 (manipulators up to 800 kg, the ZH90 lift axis up to 1,200 kg).
Jun 11
Lifting aid for assembly: ergonomic assembly workstations
A lifting aid for assembly carries the weight of heavy components while the operator guides the load pendulum-free and positions it to the centimetre.
Jun 11
Ergonomic machine loading: Safely inserting workpieces into machines
Designing ergonomic machine loading: How manipulators and lifting axes can insert workpieces into machine tools without pendulum movement and with precision, and reduce downtime.
Jun 10
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