What Is a Manipulator? Areas of Use and Advantages of Industrial Manipulators

Manipulators are mechanical, pneumatic, or electromechanical systems designed to assist or completely take over human power. They are specifically developed to make tasks such as lifting, transporting, and positioning heavy, bulky, or delicate workpieces more ergonomic, safe, and efficient. Working in tandem with the operator, these systems mimic human movement through load balancing and directional control, optimizing manpower.

Areas of Use for Industrial Manipulators

• Automotive and Sub-Industry: Engine blocks, body components, glass panels, and assembly parts

• Defense Industry: Ammunition, armor components, bombshells, and rocket bodies

• Food and Chemical Industry: Drums, sacks, canisters, and bags

• White Goods and Electronics: Panel, screen, and module placement

• Metal and Heavy Industry: Coil, sheet, casting, and machined part handling

Advantages

• Ergonomics and Safety: Protects operators from physical strain and prevents workplace accidents

• Efficiency: Reduces process time and increases production speed

• Precision: Enables millimeter-level accurate transport of loads without damage

• Modularity and Flexibility: Configurable to meet diverse production needs

• Energy Efficiency: Pneumatic systems reduce operating costs with low energy consumption

Project-Based Design and Custom Gripping Systems According to Task

Every production environment and workpiece requires a unique engineering solution. PM and BPM brand industrial manipulators go beyond standard systems, offering project-based designs tailored to the specific nature of the task. Our custom-designed grippers (tooling) are developed based on the shape, surface, weight, and required positioning of the load, ensuring maximum performance and safety.

Gripping Systems Used

• Mechanical Grippers: For parts with handles, flanges, or custom connections

• Vacuum Systems: For flat-surfaced materials like glass, cardboard, and bags

• Magnetic Grippers: For sheet metal and metal plates

• Rotating and Tilting Systems: For applications requiring 90°/180° load rotation or positioning

• Cylindrical Load Grippers: For coils, drums, and reel transport

All of these systems are designed using SolidWorks in a 3D environment, planned through ERP integration, and implemented in compliance with CE and EN standards.