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GUIDE: INDUSTRIAL LIFTING AIDS
LIFTING AID FOR CARTON AND CARTON BOXES
Manipulators, vacuum lifters and surface suction cups for logistics, shipping, order picking and stacking. Ergonomic, safe, precise.
CHAPTER 1
CARTON LIFTING AID
Carton lifting aids are industrial solutions for lifting, moving, stacking, and picking cartons and boxes. They are used wherever heavy or unwieldy cartons need to be lifted regularly: in logistics, shipping, warehousing, production, and the food industry.
The decisive advantage over hose lifters, chain hoists or cranes is the rigid, pendulum-free load guidance . With a manipulator, a cardboard box can be positioned, rotated, stacked and sealed with centimeter precision, without the load swinging during lifting.
These solutions are also known as: carton lifting aid, carton lift, carton hoist, picking aid, carton stacking aid, or carton manipulator. Zeilhofer HHT has been manufacturing customized solutions for all types of cardboard packaging for over 25 years.
CHAPTER 2
SOLUTIONS FROM ZHHT
Zeilhofer develops the right solution for every carton handling application. Three product families cover the majority of requirements:
01 cardboard manipulator up to 800 kg
Stationary manipulator with surface suction cup or mechanical clamping gripper. Pendulum-free, precise, ideal for packing stations and order picking.
02 Lifting axis + suction cup up to 1,200 kg
Pneumatic linear axis with surface suction device. Ideal for high-throughput applications and automated cardboard lines.
03 Mobile lift up to 100 kg
Battery-powered lifting platform with special gripper for cardboard boxes. Flexible, mobile, ideal for shared workstations in warehouses.
CHAPTER 3
GRIPPERS AND SUCTION
The device at the bottom of the lifting aid determines how the carton is picked up. Zeilhofer develops each device individually, tailored to the carton and the application.
Vacuum surface suction cups
Large suction surface for the top of the box. Creates a vacuum, adapts to different box sizes. Ideal for smooth, closed boxes.
Mechanical clamping gripper
Clamps the cardboard box from the side or top. Robust, regardless of surface texture, ideal for different cardboard qualities.
Combination device
Vacuum and mechanical securing combined. Offers maximum security with varying cardboard types and heavy loads.
Custom gripper
Individually developed for special carton shapes, filled cartons or hygienic areas such as food and pharmaceuticals.
CHAPTER 4
AREAS OF APPLICATION
Carton lifting aids are used in numerous industries. Typical applications include:
Goods receipt and order picking - Logistics & Shipping
Lifting boxes from shelves, unpacking deliveries, loading conveyor belts. Reduces strain and speeds up processes.
Stacking and palletizing - warehouse
Secure stacking of boxes on pallets. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical stacking. Non-oscillating positioning prevents damage.
Assembling and closing - Production
Filling cardboard boxes directly in the production process, swiveling and rotating for ergonomic closing, labeling or packaging.
Hygienic handling - Food & Pharmaceuticals
Stainless steel lifting aids for cleanroom-compatible areas. Food and pharmaceutical-grade carton handling with certified hygiene.
CHAPTER 5
BENEFITS FOR THE BUSINESS
Lifting aids for cardboard boxes offer concrete advantages over manual handling or simple hose lifters and chain hoists:
01 Pendulum-free and precise
Rigid load guidance enables centimeter-accurate positioning of boxes, unlike with tube lifters or chain hoists.
02 Ergonomic operating handle
Safe swiveling with an ergonomic handle reduces physical strain and risk of injury.
03 Large working radius
Manipulators offer working radii of up to 4.5 m. This allows large areas to be operated from a single station.
04 Safe Stacking
Stackable horizontally and vertically. Boxes are precisely placed on pallets without wobbling or tilting.
05 Loading directly at the worker
Empty cardboard boxes are placed in the device, filled, packed, and immediately sealed and stacked after completion.
06 Individual Device
Each device is custom-designed, with an individual arrangement of the suction cups or grippers.
"Zeilhofer's customer-specific lifting aids help in the logistics sector with the handling and loading of boxes and cartons."
Customer from the logistics industry
CHAPTER 6
LIVE IN PRACTICE
Two real-world applications from the ZHHT portfolio demonstrate how lifting aids for cardboard boxes work in practice:
A custom-designed device allows not only for the handling of different boxes and cartons, but also for swiveling and rotating them. This feature enables the operator to stack individual boxes onto pallets, both horizontally and vertically.
CHAPTER 7
SELECTION CRITERIA
The correct lifting aid for boxes results from a systematic analysis of several factors:
01 Cardboard properties
Size, weight, surface texture, material. Are the boxes empty or filled? How variable are the sizes?
02 Frequency and shift operation
How many cartons per hour? Single shift or continuous operation? Higher frequencies require more robust and faster systems.
03 Bewegungsablauf
Pure lifting or also rotating, swiveling, stacking? This determines the appropriate manipulator type and device configuration.
04 Work environment
Standard storage areas or hygienic environments such as the food and pharmaceutical industries? The choice of material and protection rating depends on this.
05 Grabber Selection
Vacuum surface suction cups, mechanical clamping grippers, or a combination solution? It depends on the cardboard surface and variability.
CHAPTER 8
BLOG POSTS: LIFTING AIDS FOR CARTON BOARDS
Detailed practical examples and use cases from our blog.
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FAQ / Q&A
SELECTION CRITERIA
The most frequently asked questions about lifting aids for boxes and choosing the right solution.
01 Which lifting aids are suitable for cardboard boxes?
Manipulators with vacuum or surface suction cups, lifting platforms with special grippers, and lifting axes with surface suction devices are particularly suitable for cardboard boxes. The choice depends on the box size, weight, frequency of use, and whether the boxes need to be lifted empty or full.
02 Up to what weight can boxes be lifted?
Zeilhofer lifting aids can lift boxes ranging from a few kilograms up to 800 kg. Typical boxes used in logistics and shipping weigh between 5 and 50 kg, while heavy industrial packaging can weigh 100 kg or more.
03 What are surface vacuums and how do they work?
Flat suction cups are vacuum devices with a large suction surface that adapt to the top of cardboard boxes. They create a vacuum and hold the box securely, even with different box sizes. Flat suction cups are suitable for smooth, closed surfaces.
04 Can lifting aids handle boxes of different sizes?
Yes. Zeilhofer lifting aids are equipped with adaptable devices that can handle different carton sizes. Universal grippers with adjustable suction plates or mechanical clamping grippers cover a wide range of carton formats.
05 What are the advantages compared to hose lifters or chain hoists?
Lifting aids with manipulator technology offer rigid, pendulum-free load guidance. Unlike tube lifters or chain hoists, boxes can be precisely positioned, rotated, and stacked. This enables safe order picking, filling, and sealing directly within the workflow.
06 Are lifting aids suitable for order picking?
Yes. Manipulators with vacuum grippers or surface suction cups are ideal for order picking. They lift boxes quickly and safely from shelves or pallets and position them on conveyor belts or packing stations.
07 Are lifting aids suitable for food cartons?
Yes. Zeilhofer manufactures lifting aids for cardboard boxes in food-grade designs with stainless steel components, hygienic surfaces, and cleanroom-compatible materials. These are suitable for packing and shipping areas in the food and pharmaceutical industries.