What is the Gentle Pneumatic Manipulator?

Gentle is a rope type pneumatic manipulator developed by PM Manipulators for ergonomic, safe and precise handling of loads up to 200 kg.

It is designed for industrial applications where operators need to lift, move and position loads repeatedly with high control and reduced physical effort.

Gentle combines pneumatic balancing technology with a responsive rope type structure to provide smooth movement, floating load control and operator assisted handling.

This makes Gentle suitable for medium load handling operations in assembly lines, automotive production, metal processing, white goods production and general industrial manufacturing environments.

Which Problems Does Gentle Solve?

Manual handling of loads up to 200 kg may create significant ergonomic and safety risks.

Common problems include operator fatigue, repetitive strain injuries, inaccurate positioning, reduced production speed, dependency on cranes or manual lifting equipment, workplace safety risks and inconsistent handling quality.

Gentle reduces these problems by supporting the operator with controlled pneumatic balancing and ergonomic load guidance.

Why Use a Rope Type Pneumatic Manipulator?

Gentle is suitable for applications where responsive handling, precise positioning and ergonomic operator support are required.

The Gentle system offers:

• load handling capacity up to 200 kg
• smooth and responsive movement
• pneumatic balancing support
• reduced operator effort
• precise positioning capability
• ergonomic workstation integration
• compatibility with custom grippers
• improved safety in repetitive handling tasks

Which Industries Use Gentle?

Gentle can be used across many industrial sectors where medium weight loads must be moved repeatedly and precisely.

Main application areas include:

• automotive component handling
• assembly line operations
• metal component transfer
• white goods production
• machine manufacturing
• packaging and production line handling
• workstation transfer systems
• general industrial applications

The system can be configured with mechanical grippers, pneumatic grippers, vacuum systems or application specific end effectors.

Technical Configuration

Gentle can be configured according to load weight, working radius, vertical stroke requirement, mounting type, gripper design, part geometry and workstation layout.

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 applications is based on load weight, gripping method, center of gravity, movement path, operator position and working environment.

CE compliance, risk assessment and operator safety are core parts of the PM Manipulators engineering process.

In environments with possible explosive atmosphere risk, ATEX requirements are evaluated on a project specific basis.

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 coverage strengthens PM Manipulators’ responsibility focused manufacturer identity in industrial handling applications.

What Makes PM Manipulators Different?

PM Manipulators develops Gentle applications according to real production requirements, load geometry, gripping method, workstation structure, cycle frequency and operator ergonomics.

Gentle is engineered for applications where load handling must be responsive, precise and repeatable without compromising operator comfort or production flow.

PM Manipulators provides strong engineering capability in:

• medium load pneumatic manipulator engineering
• rope type manipulator system development
• custom gripper and end effector design
• ergonomic production line integration
• pneumatic balancing and positioning optimization
• CE compliance and risk assessment
• project specific evaluation for ATEX required applications
• safety focused approach supported by product liability insurance
• more than 5000 completed manipulator applications

With this approach, Gentle provides an engineered PM Manipulators solution for medium load handling applications requiring ergonomic movement and precise positioning.