Industrial manipulators are high-performance material handling solutions designed to improve ergonomics, precision, and efficiency in industrial environments. At Givens Engineering, we design and manufacture custom industrial manipulators that allow operators to lift, position, and control loads safely and effortlessly, even in demanding applications.
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What is an Industrial Manipulator?
Industrial manipulators are pneumatically-balanced manual lift assists. Material handling manipulators allow an operator to lift and position a part as if it were an extension of his/her hands. They are the high-speed, high-performance manual material-handling solution.
Industrial manipulators render the load virtually weightless from the point of view of the operator, making it simple for the operator to lift, lower, or otherwise move the product. Normally, there are no up or down push buttons, allowing the operator to concentrate on moving the load quickly without focusing on the use of buttons. Unlike a crane, industrial manipulators can help to support a load that might be offset from the axis of the end effector allowing products to be handled outside their center of mass.
What Can Industrial Manipulators Do?
Industrial manipulators are ideal for applications where control, speed, and ergonomics are critical:
- They can reach into enclosed spaces (such as a vehicle)
- They can reach under obstructions
- They offer greater placement precision than is possible with a crane
- Generally, industrial manipulators offer faster cycle times than cranes
- They can allow single operators to lift large loads that would otherwise require 2-3 workers
- They allow operators to remain in an upright position, reducing strain from repetitive movements
End Effectors
The end effector is the tool mounted at the end of an industrial manipulator that physically grips, supports, and controls the load being handled. It is the part of the manipulator that makes direct contact with the product (such as a gripper, clamp, vacuum device, or rotating fixture) allowing the operator to lift, tilt, rotate, and precisely position the load. End effectors are custom-engineered to match the size, shape, weight, and center of gravity of each part, ensuring safe handling, improved control, and ergonomic operation in industrial material handling applications.
Types of Industrial Manipulators
The Side-Column manipulator is a product designed by Givens Engineering to provide a rigid column with high mobility. It combines the best features of manipulators with the great travel of a crane. Slide-column manipulators are particularly helpful when it comes to larger loads, minimizing the swinging that would normally make it difficult to place a load.
These manipulators can be mounted on our G-Rail™ crane to allow for exceptional travel with all the included benefits of an industrial manipulator arm.
Mobile industrial manipulators enable your lifting solution to be moved around your production facility by using a custom engineered forklift-able heavy base, or by using casters and floor brakes.
Brake press manipulators use a patented end effector that moves a sheet through a brake press. The brake press manipulator is a style of industrial manipulator that allows one operator to perform the tasks efficiently that would normally be performed by two.
Our specially-mounted custom manipulators can be mounted on a crane to allow for exceptional travel and can also be mounted on taller columns when greater height is required.
Givens Engineering Manipulator Models
We have six standard models of manipulators available in increasing moment capacities (in general, the model numbers refer to thousands of inch-pounds of moment capacity).
- Model TA5
- M25
- M35
- M60
- M120
- M200
Custom Industrial Manipulators Engineered for Your Application
Every manufacturing environment is different, which is why Givens Engineering specializes in custom industrial manipulators tailored to your exact application. From ergonomic lift assists to fully integrated material handling systems, our team works closely with you to design solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Contact Givens Engineering today to discuss your industrial manipulator requirements and discover how our custom material handling solutions can transform your operation.
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