Lifting aid for the food industry: hygienic handling
- Zeilhofer HHT
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
must be hygienic, easy to clean and safe. Stainless steel manipulators and lift axes handle sacks, containers, moulds and vessels ergonomically up to 1,200 kg, without contamination risk. Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik from Holzkirchen, Germany, engineers every solution to food-grade standards.
For an overview of all types of lifting aids, see our guide Lifting aids for production and industry. A real example is the articulated arm manipulator for dairy plants.
Why food businesses need special lifting aids
Food production has high hygiene standards. A lifting aid must be easy to clean, must not form dirt traps and should work without compressed air where particle freedom is required:
smooth, corrosion-free surfaces, easy to clean.
no open profiles or dirt edges.
fully electric drives for sensitive areas.
safe handling even of heavy containers.
Typical applications
Dairy: handle block moulds, cheese loaves and containers.
Bakery: move dough containers, trays and bins.
Meat and sausage: reposition moulds and crates hygienically.
Beverages: lift and tilt drums, canisters and containers.
Which system for the food industry?
For stationary workstations, the manipulator up to 800 kg is suitable; for heavy vertical lifts the ZH90 lift axis up to 1,200 kg. Grippers and fixtures are built as individual special constructions in food-grade design.
Ergonomics and cost-effectiveness
Heavy lifting in food production strains back and shoulders. Which loads may be lifted by hand is shown in load limits and the Key Indicator Method. A lifting aid reduces downtime and safeguards hygiene. Zeilhofer is certified to ISO 9001 and TISAX Level 2 with prototype protection.
Individual engineering
Every food business has its own hygiene and process requirements. Zeilhofer plans every lifting aid from process analysis through design and manufacturing to commissioning and service, all from a single source.
Frequently asked questions about lifting aids in the food industry
Which lifting aid is suitable for the food industry?
Manipulators and lift axes in stainless steel with hygienic design. They handle sacks, containers, moulds and vessels ergonomically and in an easy-to-clean way.
Are lifting aids food-grade?
Yes. Zeilhofer builds lifting aids in stainless steel with smooth surfaces and no dirt edges. Fully electric drives work without compressed air, ideal for sensitive areas.
What loads does a lifting aid in food production move?
Up to 1,200 kg depending on the system. Manipulators move up to 800 kg, the ZH90 lift axis up to 1,200 kg, mobile lifts up to 100 kg.
Are the lifting aids easy to clean?
Yes. Thanks to stainless steel, smooth surfaces and hygienic design, the lifting aids are easy to clean and meet the requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industry.
Your lifting aid for the food industry
Talk to our engineers about your hygiene and handling requirements. We develop the right food-grade solution, from concept to commissioning.
