Case Study: Vacuum Lifting Manipulator for Large-Surface Components

Large-surface components can be difficult to handle with hooks or conventional clamps, especially when the process requires controlled lifting and careful positioning. HB Torque's application portfolio includes suction-cup robotic arm installations using vacuum tooling for industrial handling.

The handling challenge

The engineering task is to match the vacuum tooling to the surface, geometry, center of gravity and motion path of the actual workpiece. Surface condition and pickup accessibility are critical inputs.

Solution approach

A custom vacuum end-effector is integrated with an operator-guided manipulator so the load can be lifted, moved and positioned while the manipulator supports the handling force.

Engineering around the workpiece

Vacuum layouts should be designed around the real part rather than selected only from nominal load weight. HB Torque evaluates the workpiece, pickup points, required orientation and workstation geometry before defining the solution.

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