Pneumatic Arm Manipulators are designed to operate with over hanging loads and are suitable for ATEX classified zones. For this reason they are a necessity for loading and unloading of industrial machinery. Thanks to pneumatic accessories and special accessories, it is not only possible to lift parts, but also to rotate, tilt and turn them upside down or, more simply to incline them as is required. These Pneumatic Arm Manipulators are available in 9 different sizes offering lifting capacities from 100kg to 600kg, a working radius from 2m to 4.3m and a vertical stroke from 800mm to 2,400mm.
Every manipulator is supplied with a special handling attachment that is manufactured to the customers specific requirements. The handling attachment is connected to the arm of the industrial manipulator by a rotating joint with 7 internal air passages, that allow to rotate 360° continuously around the vertical axis.
These manipulators can be:
Each manipulator attachment is customised and manufactured to meet a customer individual requirements. Here are some examples of Pneumatic Arm Manipulator ATEX attachments:
The Pneumatic Arm Manipulator's ATEX technical features:
When equipment is rated as ATEX, what does this mean?
ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European directives for controlling explosive atmospheres. ATEX lifting equipment can mean electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists and belt hoists, winches, trolleys and pneumatic lifting equipment, and can be referred to as spark proof or Ex equipment.