Case Study: Circuit Breaker & Switchgear Assembly Handling

HB Torque's power-industry application portfolio includes circuit-breaker assembly, transformer assembly and isolation-switch assembly. These cases require assisted lifting and controlled positioning around electrical-equipment production workstations.

Application overview

Circuit breakers and other switchgear components can have different shapes, pickup points and installation positions. The manipulator and end-effector therefore need to be configured around the actual component and assembly sequence.

The handling challenge

The operator may need to lift, transfer and position a component while maintaining access around the cabinet, fixtures and surrounding equipment. Required load capacity, reach and motion depend on the actual workpiece and workstation.

Solution approach

HB Torque can configure an assisted industrial manipulator and custom end-effector for circuit-breaker and switchgear assembly. The system layout is selected according to component weight, geometry, lifting height, working radius and installation position.

Engineering inputs

Provide component weight, dimensions, pickup points, lifting height, working radius, required rotation or tilt, installation position and workstation photos or drawings.

Related assembly solutions

Industrial Manipulators · Assembly Automation · Industrial Handling & Assembly Solutions

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Send HB Torque your switchgear component and workstation details for application review.