Solutions to avoid manual handling of loads and related risk factors

The EOS series industrial pneumatic manipulators are devices that assist operators during repetitive processes of handling, lifting and moving heavy or bulky loads. All production and intralogistics activities

which include this type of task performed manually and regularly throughout the working day, represent a risk not only for the safety of workers but also for the integrity of goods. Maniflex ergonomic manipulators are the perfect aid to assist operators in carrying out their work ergonomically and more efficiently, without requiring any physical effort.

How do pneumatic industrial cable manipulators work?

The balancing system is designed to be simple and efficient: two steel cables connected to the pneumatic cylinder evenly distribute the weight of the load. This zeroing of the weight relieves the operator of the physical effort required for the movement of the artifact, also facilitating its positioning.

Installation flexibility

The EOS series pneumatic manipulators are available in various configurations. They can be mounted on columns with fixing to the ground or installed on a self-supporting base that can be moved with a forklift or pallet truck. To meet any space and work layout requirements, they can also be installed on rails fixed to the ground or ceiling, as well as fixed to the wall. Other types of special supports are available on request and can be evaluated based on the customer’s specific needs.

Safety and reliability

For maximum safety, the manipulators are equipped with two brakes on the rotation axis of the arms. They operate with filtered (40 μm) and oil-free compressed air (min. 0.7/0.8 MPa), ensuring reliable and long-lasting operation.

Advantages:

• Ease of moving heavy items that are difficult to move by hand
• Reduction of physical effort and prevention of injury risks
• Improved productivity and work efficiency
• Precise and smooth handling
• Versatility of use in various work contexts
• Load positioning in hard-to-reach areas
• Possibility to move the artifacts quickly
• Load positioning accuracy

Technical features:

• Maximum capacity: 60 kg
• Maximum radius: 3,000 mm
• Vertical lift: 1,600 mm
• Maximum air consumption: 21 nl/min