What is the Gentle Plus Pneumatic Manipulator?
Gentle Plus is a rope type pneumatic manipulator developed by PM Manipulators for ergonomic, controlled and precise handling of higher medium loads up to 300 kg.
It is designed as a stronger rope type solution for applications where the load capacity of standard medium load handling systems is not sufficient, but smooth, responsive and operator friendly movement is still required.
Gentle Plus supports higher medium load handling while preserving the advantages of rope type pneumatic manipulator technology: responsive movement, floating load control, smooth vertical guidance and ergonomic operator assistance.
This makes Gentle Plus especially suitable for heavier production components, larger assembly parts, medium heavy metal components, white goods components and workstation transfer operations where precise handling and reduced operator effort are both critical.
Which Problems Does Gentle Plus Solve?
Handling higher medium loads manually or with unsuitable equipment may create ergonomic risk, operator fatigue, positioning errors, workplace safety concerns, slower cycle times and reduced production consistency.
Gentle Plus reduces these problems by supporting the operator with pneumatic balancing and controlled load guidance.
Compared with lower capacity rope type models, Gentle Plus provides additional load capacity while maintaining smooth movement characteristics for repetitive industrial applications.
Why Use Gentle Plus?
Gentle Plus provides a stronger rope type manipulator solution for applications where higher load capacity is required while maintaining smooth and responsive movement.
The Gentle Plus system offers:
• load handling capacity up to 300 kg
• stronger rope type pneumatic manipulator structure
• smooth pneumatic balancing
• ergonomic operator support
• controlled vertical movement
• precise positioning capability
• reduced manual handling effort
• compatibility with custom grippers and end effectors
• flexible integration into production lines
Which Industries Use Gentle Plus?
Gentle Plus can be used in sectors where higher medium loads require ergonomic handling and precise positioning.
Main application areas include:
• automotive production
• metal processing
• white goods production
• machine manufacturing
• assembly line operations
• industrial workstation transfers
• production line material handling
• general industrial manufacturing
The system can be customized with mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum or application specific gripper solutions according to the part geometry and production process.
Technical Configuration
Gentle Plus can be configured according to load weight, working radius, vertical stroke, mounting type, gripper design, center of gravity, workstation layout and production line requirements.
Detailed technical values and mounting alternatives should be shown in the existing Technical Specifications and Mounting Options sections on the product page.
Safety, CE Compliance and ATEX Evaluation
Safety evaluation in Gentle Plus applications is based on load weight, center of gravity, gripping safety, movement path, operator position and working environment.
CE compliance, risk assessment, safe load handling and operator safety are key parts of PM Manipulators’ engineering approach.
ATEX requirements are evaluated on a project specific basis when the application is located in environments with possible explosive atmosphere risk.
Product Liability Insurance
PM Manipulators products are supported by product liability insurance coverage including 2 million Euro property damage coverage and 1 million Euro personal injury coverage.
This assurance supports customer confidence, operator safety and PM Manipulators’ manufacturer responsibility.
What Makes PM Manipulators Different?
PM Manipulators designs Gentle Plus applications according to real production needs, component geometry, gripping method, movement requirement and operator ergonomics.
With more than 5000 completed manipulator applications, PM Manipulators provides process specific ergonomic handling solutions supported by engineering, CE compliance and custom gripper capability.