Case Study: Transformer & Power Equipment Assembly Handling

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

Application overview

Power-equipment assembly involves components with different shapes, pickup points and installation positions. The handling solution is therefore configured around the actual workpiece and assembly sequence.

The handling challenge

The operator may need to lift a component, guide it through a defined path and position it at the assembly point while maintaining access around fixtures and surrounding equipment. Required load capacity, reach and tooling depend on the actual component and workstation.

Solution approach

For transformer, circuit-breaker or isolation-switch applications, HB Torque can configure an assisted industrial manipulator and custom end-effector around the workpiece. The system layout is selected according to component weight, required motion, installation position and available floor or overhead structure.

Engineering inputs for selection

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

Related assembly solutions

Industrial Manipulators · Assembly Automation · Industrial Handling & Assembly Solutions

Request an engineering concept

Send HB Torque your power-equipment component and workstation details for application review and a customized handling concept.