Gelenk-Manipulator für Papierrollen
Gelenk-Manipulator für Papierrollen
ORIENTATION / DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
PNEUMATIC OR ELECTRIC LIFTING: WHICH DRIVE IS SUITABLE?
The drive system determines load-bearing capacity, automation potential, energy consumption and the necessary infrastructure in the hall.
There is no single best drive system. The decisive factors are load, process, degree of automation, and the available compressed air supply. Zeilhofer tailors the drive concept to the specific application within each project.
THE THREE DRIVE CONCEPTS
PNEUMATIC, ELECTROPNEUMATIC, ELECTRIC
Zeilhofer Handling Technology offers three drive concepts. They differ in handling, automation capabilities, and the required compressed air supply.
Pneumatic
Operates with compressed air. Enables intuitive, balancing handling: The load can be moved vertically almost weightlessly and without pressing any buttons. Robust and sensitive.
Excellent for: sensitive balancing, robust technology, and low control effort. Requires compressed air.
Electropneumatic
It combines the advantages of pneumatics with electric control. The sensitive balancing is retained, and semi- and fully automatic processes are also possible.
Excellent for: mixed manual and automated processes. Requires compressed air.
Electrically
It operates entirely without compressed air. Suitable for the heaviest loads as well as semi- and fully automated processes. At Zeilhofer, a chain hoist acts as the lifting unit for the Z-stroke.
Excellent for: heavy loads, fully automatic operation, operation without compressed air.
DECISION AID
WHICH DRIVE FOR WHICH REQUIREMENT
A quick overview based on requirements.
Compressed air available, sensitive manual handling
PNEUMATIC
Manual and automated processes combined
ELECTROPNEUMATICAL
No compressed air available or desired
ELECTRIC
Very heavy loads
ELECTRIC
Fully automated process
Intuitive, weightless balancing in the foreground
ELECTROPNEUM / ELECTRIC
PNEUM. / ELECTROPNEUM.
FAQ / Q&A
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01 What is the difference between pneumatic and electric drives?
A pneumatic drive operates with compressed air and enables sensitive, balancing handling. An electric drive requires no compressed air, is suitable for the heaviest loads, and can be fully automated. Which drive is suitable depends on the load, the process, and the available compressed air supply.
02 What is an electropneumatic drive?
The electropneumatic drive combines the advantages of pneumatics, such as precise balancing, with electrical control. This allows for semi- and fully automated processes without sacrificing intuitive handling.
03 Can a lifting aid also work without compressed air?
Yes. With purely electric drives, lifting aids and manipulators operate entirely without compressed air. This is advantageous when no compressed air supply is available or when it is deliberately avoided.
04 Which drive is suitable for heavy loads?
For the heaviest loads, electric drives are generally the right choice. They reliably handle high load capacities and can also be automated.