Electric lifting aid: mobile and battery-powered without compressed air
- Zeilhofer HHT
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
works entirely without compressed air. Battery-powered systems are mobile and flexible, usable where no compressed-air network is available. Fully electric lift axes also lift the heaviest loads with precision. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every electric lifting aid individually.
For the full comparison of drive concepts, see our guide Pneumatic or electric lifting. This article focuses on the electric solution.
How an electric lifting aid works
Instead of compressed air, the electric lifting aid uses an electric drive or battery. The operator guides the load with little effort, the system carries the weight and holds the position safely, even during a power failure thanks to load-holding brakes.
Advantages of the electric lifting aid
no air network needed, usable anywhere.
battery-powered lifts are movable and flexible.
ideal for cleanroom, food and pharma.
fully electric lift axes achieve high repeatability.
Electric or pneumatic: in brief
With existing compressed air and sensitive balancing, pneumatic is often preferable. Without compressed air, at changing locations or in hygienic areas, electric wins. The detailed comparison is in the guide Pneumatic or electric lifting.
Applications and load ranges
Mobile, battery-powered lift up to 100 kg for changing workplaces.
Fully electric lift axis up to 1,200 kg for heavy vertical lifts without compressed air.
Cleanroom, food and pharma, where compressed air should be avoided.
More on the strongest solution: ZH90 lift axis. How pendulum-free guidance works is explained in function and benefit.
Ergonomics and cost-effectiveness
Every lifting aid lowers the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Whether the investment pays off is shown in amortisation and ROI of a lifting aid. Zeilhofer is certified to ISO 9001 and TISAX Level 2 with prototype protection.
Individual engineering
Whether mobile and battery-powered or fully electric and stationary: Zeilhofer plans every electric lifting aid from process analysis through design and manufacturing to commissioning and service, all from a single source.
Frequently asked questions about electric lifting aids
What is an electric lifting aid?
A lifting aid with an electric or battery drive that lifts loads without compressed air. It ranges from the mobile lift up to 100 kg to the fully electric lift axis up to 1,200 kg.
Does an electric lifting aid need compressed air?
No. Electric and battery-powered lifting aids work without a compressed-air network and are therefore usable independently of location.
How heavy may the load be?
The mobile, battery-powered lift handles up to 100 kg. Fully electric lift axes reach up to 1,200 kg. The right size depends on load, cycle time and installation space.
Electric or pneumatic: which is better?
There is no universally best drive. Without compressed air or for mobile, hygienic applications, electric is preferable; with compressed air and sensitive balancing, often pneumatic.
Your electric lifting aid
Talk to our engineers about your application. We check whether electric, pneumatic or electropneumatic fits best and develop the solution from A to Z.
