Case Study: Industrial Motor Handling with an Assisted Manipulator

HB Torque's application portfolio includes generator rotor assembly assistance, drive-shaft flipping, large-motor offline handling and automotive drive-motor rotor assembly. These motor-industry cases require controlled lifting, transfer, orientation and positioning around production workstations.

Application overview

Motor and rotor components can combine substantial weight with demanding placement and orientation requirements. The handling solution therefore needs to be selected around the actual component, pickup points, process sequence and available workstation space.

The handling challenge

Depending on the process, the workpiece may need to be lifted from a fixture, transferred to another station, rotated or flipped, and positioned for assembly or offline handling. The correct end-effector and manipulator layout depend on the actual geometry and movement path.

Solution approach

For this type of application, HB Torque can configure an assisted industrial manipulator and custom end-effector around the motor, rotor or shaft component. The manipulator architecture is selected according to load, reach, lifting height, required rotation and installation conditions.

Engineering inputs for selection

Provide component weight, dimensions, center of gravity if available, pickup points, lifting height, working radius, required rotation or flipping, destination position and workstation photos or drawings.

Related handling solutions

Industrial Manipulators · Assembly Automation · Industrial Handling & Assembly Solutions

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