PROCESS
From inquiry to finished control system
We accompany you through the entire process — from the analysis of your process to commissioning.
Step 1
REQUIREMENT
We analyze your load, your process, and your environment.
Step 2
CONCEPT SELECTION
Joint selection of drive and control options
Step 3
CONSTRUCTION
In-house development and manufacturing of the control unit
Step 4
COMMISSIONING
On-site assembly, parameterization and acceptance testing at the customer's premises
CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL: THREE CONCEPTS. ONE DECISION.
Every Zeilhofer system is as intelligent as needed – from simple manual or pneumatic balancing solutions to fully automated, PLC-integrated systems. You choose the right concept, we configure the drive and control precisely according to your requirements and seamlessly integrate the solution into your process.
01 PNEUMATIC
COMPRESSED AIR - INTUITIVE
The pneumatic control system enables intuitive and safe handling of daily tasks. Vertical movements can be performed while balancing – that is, without pressing any buttons. The operator does not feel the load.
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Intuitive balancing control
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Robust technology, low maintenance
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Ideal for manual workplaces
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Operating pressure 6–7 bar
02 ELECTROPNEUMATICAL
HYBRID - SEMI-AUTOMATIC
All the advantages of pneumatic control are retained. In addition, electropneumatic control enables semi- and fully automated processes — ideal for series production.
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Balancing control + automation
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Semi-automatic and fully automatic operation possible
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PLC integration possible
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Optimized for serial production processes
03 ELECTRIC
DRUCKLUFTFREI - AUTOMATISCH
Durch rein elektrische Steuerung kann gänzlich auf Druckluft verzichtet werden. Auch schwerste Lasten und vollautomatische Prozesse mit Roboterintegration können problemlos realisiert werden.
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Kein Druckluftanschluss nötig
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Vollautomatisierung möglich
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Roboter- & Linienintegration
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Für schwerste Lasten geeignet
CONTROL OPTIONS
Five options — tailored to your process
In addition to the drive concept, you select the appropriate control option that perfectly matches your component, your load and your workflow.
A balancing control
For virtually weightless movement of loads. The system switches to load mode as soon as the load has been securely picked up — vertical movement is effortless, without pressing any buttons.
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Ideal for frequently changing loads
C Up and down control
Vertical movement is controlled via push-buttons. An additional push-button allows for acceleration of the movement. Small traverse movements are possible without pressing any buttons.
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For defined lifting positions
B Automatic weight detection
Components of varying weights are moved vertically at the touch of a button. If the component is in the air, the system can be switched to balancing control at the touch of a button – ideal for changing components.
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For parts of varying weight
D Automatic weight adjustment
After gripping, products are automatically weighed. Vertical movement is effortless, just like with balancing control, and can be further assisted by pressing a button.
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Automatic, no setup required
A Sicherheitssteuerung
The load can only be released if the gripper is in a defined end position or receives authorization via an index signal. Maximum protection against unintentional release – ideal for safety-critical processes such as the assembly of high-voltage batteries or heavy components.
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For safety-critical applications
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
ALL CONTROL CONCEPTS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRODUCTS
Hubachse ZH90
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Pneumatic
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Electropneumatic
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Electrically
MANIPULATOR
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Pneumatic
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Electropneumatic
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Electrically
ROPE MANIPULATOR
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Pneumatic
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Electropneumatic
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Electrically
Lever lift ZH
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Pneumatic
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Electropneumatic
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Electrically