Manipulator Arms and Rigid Column Lift Videos
Manipulator arms use articulated linkages to provide lift, pitch, and rotation in a working envelope. Rigid column lifts constrain travel to a fixed vertical path — suited for repetitive pick-and-place where lateral variation needs to be eliminated. Ergonomic Partners builds custom versions of both, engineered to the part geometry, end tooling, and cycle requirements of each application. Browse demo videos below to see how each system is configured.
Grip, Pitch & Rotate Operations
Pneumatic and hydraulic manipulator arms for gripping, pitching, and rotating steel pins, 130 lb. parts, headliners, molds, and lead ingots — with zero-gravity float for precise operator-guided placement. Tell us about your grip, pitch, or rotate handling application. Contact us →
Triple Articulated Manipulator Arm for Gripping Steel Pins
Our in-house teams of engineers and fabricators built this custom triple articulated manipulator arm to lift 95-pound steel locator pins. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 330° rotation with a friction brake at the mast, 330° rotation with a friction brake at the secondary arm, and 330° rotation with a friction brake on the end effector arm. The arms operator controls feature grip/release with common button and proportional up/down controls. The unique grip jaw design allows the steel pins to be rotated while gripped. The manipulator arm is mounted to our custom portable base with forklift pockets, floor brakes, and adjustable leveling feet.
Custom Triple Articulated Manipulator Arm for 130 lb. Parts
Our Ergonomic Partners teams of engineers, designers, and fabricators built this custom triple articulated manipulator arm to lift 130-pound parts. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 330° rotation with friction brake at the mast, 330° rotation with friction brake at the secondary arm, and 330° rotation with friction brake and proportional up/down controls on the end effector arm. The triple articulated manipulator arm is mounted to our custom portable base with forklift pockets, floor brakes, and adjustable leveling feet.
Steel Pipe Grip and Pitch Manipulator Arm
Our Ergonomic Partners teams of engineers, designers, and fabricators built this custom manipulator arm and gripper tool to lift and pitch 350-pound steel pipe molds. The arm and tool streamlined our customer's production operations and processes by increasing efficiency, enhancing safety, and boosting productivity. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 330° rotation with a pneumatic brake at the mast, 330° rotation with a pneumatic brake at the secondary arm, and 360° non-continuous rotation with a friction brake at the end effector tool. The end effector tool features interchangeable Linatex lined pneumatic grip jaws that allow gripping two different size pipes, adjustable height two-position ergonomic handlebar with high/low up/down, grip/release common button controls, 90° pitch lever controls, handle up/down control, and arm brake lever controls. To prevent accidental release of the steel pipe molds in midair the grip/release buttons are interlocked with common buttons and must be used simultaneously to grip or release the molds.
Manipulator Arm for Lifting, Pitching, and Rotating Headliners
Ergonomic Partners manufactured this articulating manipulator arm to lift, 90-degree pitch, and 90-dgree rotate headliners. The arm and gripper tool features: an ergonomic handlebar with integrated vacuum indicator gauge, grip / release / common button controls, proportional up/down controls, brake lever controls (to lock the arm), pitch controls, rotation controls, four vacuum cups, 360-degree rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake at the secondary arm, and 360 degree rotation (non-continuous) with friction brake at the end effector tool. The arm is mounted on a portable base with adjustable leveling feet and has forklift pockets for easy transportation of the arm and tool.
Manipulator Arm with 90-Degree Pitch Vacuum Gripper Tool
Ergonomic Partners engineers, machinists, and fabricators designed and built this manipulator arm and vacuum tool to grip, lift, and 90-degree pitch 112 pound steel parts. The pneumatic manipulator arm with tool has a powder-coated steel frame, columns, and base. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degrees of rotation with pneumatic brake at the primary arm, and 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with fricition brake at the end effector tool. The lifting tool uses five vacuum cups with vacuum saving pumps, and the pneumatic pitch actuator. The tool has two separate operator ergonomic handlebars. The main handlebars feature a vacuum indicator gauge, grip/release/common button controls, proportional up/down controls, pitch controls, and arm brake lever controls. The second set of handlebars feature a vacuum indicator gauge, grip/release/common button controls, and proportional up/down controls.
Grip and Pitch Manipulator Arm for Molds
This custom air powered manipulator arm was designed, built, and fabricated to grip, lift, and pitch 90-pound molds. The arm features a steel powder coated mast, arms, and frame, 59-inches of vertical travel with vertical limit stops, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake at the primary arm, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake on the secondary arm, and 270-degree rotation with a detent brake at the end effector tool. The arm has a red/green grip jaw indicator gauge and allows left or right-handed operators to move the handlebars with the controls to the left or right by using the handle slide detent brake. The arm includes momentary 90-degree pitch up/down controls, proportional arm up/down controls, proportional grip and release with common button controls, tool rotation detent brake release, and lever controls for the arms rotation parking brake. To prevent accidental release of the molds in midair the release button must be used with the common button simultaneously to release the molds.
Rigid Manipulator Torque Arm with 180-degree Rotate Grip Tool
Our in-house team of engineers and fabricators custom designed and built this unique rigid manipulator torque arm for lifting 150-pound parts. The arm features: aluminum, brass, and SAE660 bronze non-magnetic adjustable grip jaws with silicone rubber grip pads rated for 500 degrees Fahrenheit, 350-degree non-continuous rotation on the arm, 180-degree rotation with 0 to 90 degree and 0-to--90-degree positions; linear rail guided arm with 49.25 inches of vertical travel. The arm is controlled with a custom high-low grip/release and up/down handles using a common button for the gripper release and is integrated with Gorbel Workstation Bridge Crane and CM Lodestar hook mounted hoist with 2-step infinitely variable frequency control.
Zero Gravity Manipulator for Grip and Pitch of Lead Ingots
This custom pneumatic manipulator arm grips and 90-degree pitches lead ingots for loading a CNC machine. The arms main feature: is the always on zero gravity float mode which allows the operator to control the up/down movement of the arm by pulling up or down using the grip handles. The arm has grip/release controls with a common button; and brake controls that lock the primary and secondary arms in any desired position.
Easy Manipulator Arm (EMA) with Pneumatic Gripper
Our Easy Manipulator Arm (EMA) and a pneumatic grip tool was designed and built to lift and grip large power line electrical insulators. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm. The grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, ergonomic handle bar with up/down, grip/release controls, rotation brake controls, adjustable grip jaws, and 10 degrees of horizontal adjustment allowing alignment of the insulator into a crimping machine.
Easy Manipulator Arm (EMA) with Power Line Insulator Grip Tool
We integrated our Easy Manipulator Arm (EMA) with a custom lifting device to grip and lift large power line electrical insulators. The air powered Easy Manipulator Arm features: precision bearings for smooth, accurate 360-degree rotation at the mast, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm. The grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, ergonomic high/low handle bar with high/low, up/down controls, rotation brake controls, and adjustable grip jaws.
Triple Articulated Manipulator (TAM)
Our triple articulated manipulator is perfect for extremely tight work areas. The manipulator arm and the end effector can be customized to fit your material handling application.
Vacuum Lifting Applications
Manipulator arms paired with vacuum end effectors for guardrail posts, porous aluminum blocks, corrugated metal, and large building panels — including rigid column configurations for 800 lb. loads. Tell us about your vacuum lifting application. Contact us →
Manipulator Arm with Vacuum Gripper Tool for Steel Guardrail Posts
Our Ergonomic Partners teams of engineers, designers, and fabricators built this custom manipulator arm and vacuum gripper tool to lift and pitch 140-pound steel guardrail posts. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 330° rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 330° rotation with pneumatic brake at the secondary arm, and 360° non-continuous rotation with friction brake at the end effector tool. The end effector tool features five air saving vacuum pumps and cups, a primary ergonomic handlebar with proportional up / down controls, grip / release / common button controls, 90° pitch lever controls, vacuum grip indicator gauge, and arm brake lever controls. There is a secondary ergonomic handlebar on the other side of the end effector tool that feature grip / release / common button controls, proportional up / down controls, 90° pitch lever controls, and vacuum grip indicator gauge. The arm is mounted to our custom portable base with forklift pockets and adjustable leveling feet.
Floating Manipulator Arm with Dual Appliance Tub Gripper Tool
Our Ergonomic Partners teams of engineers, designers, and fabricators built this custom Floating Manipulator Arm and end effector tool to simultaneously pick up (2) two 50-pound appliance tubs for loading onto a palletizing system. The arm features adjustable vertical stops, adjustable floating arm pneumatic system, 360° non-continuous rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 270° rotation with non-continuous rotation with pneumatic brake at the secondary arm, and 330° non-continuous rotation with friction brake at the end effector tool. The end effector tool features an ergonomic high/low handlebar with high/low grip/release with common button controls, and arm brake lever control. Up/down controls are not required due to the floating arm and tool system. Operators grip the appliance tubs and apply a gentle application of up/down force on the handlebar to raise or lower the floating arm, tool, and tubs.
Manipulator Arm with Vacuum Gripper Tool for Porous Aluminum Blocks
Ergonomic Partners engineers, machinists, and fabricators designed and built this manipulator arm and vacuum tool to grip and lift 70-pound porous aluminum blocks. The pneumatic manipulator arm with tool has a powder-coated steel frame, columns, and base. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degrees of rotation with pneumatic brake at the primary arm, and 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with fricition brake at the end effector tool. The lifting tool uses three vacuum cups with vacuum saving pumps and part alignment guides. The operators' ergonomic handlebars feature a vacuum indicator gauge, grip/release/common button controls, proportional up/down controls, and arm brake lever controls.
TSOC 2 Ton Bridge Crane with Rigid Column Vacuum Lifters for 800lb Building Panels
This custom material handling solution was developed for lifting 800-pound building panels. It features twin Rigid Column lifters with custom vacuum attachments suspended from a 2 Ton Overhead Bridge Crane. Tri-State Equipment Company was able to design and fabricate the whole material handling system in-house, with EP developing the vacuum tools and TSOC producing the bridge crane system. These two divisions of our company were able to work closely together during the development of this project, streamlining the production of this system and simplifying the process for the customer.
Rigid Manipulator with Vacuum Lifter Tool for Corrugated Metal
This custom rigid manipulator with vacuum tool is used to grip, lift, and transfer large, corrugated steel decking, metal siding, and metal roofing. The vacuum tools suspended on the arms feature several custom-designed Kenos vacuum cups that are manually adjustable along the X-axis to ensure adequate vacuum pressure for the varying metal profiles. The rigid manipulators with vacuum tools are suspended from a motorized double-girder overhead bridge crane that houses two variable-speed chain hoists. A wireless radio with A/B/Both controls allows operators to control each rigid lift cylinder tool independently and travel along the bridge (Y-axis).
Manipulator Arm with Vacuum Lifter Tool
This custom ergonomic rigid manipulator arm grips and lifts drums for loading and unloading a drum crusher. The arm has 360 degree non continuous rotation at the mast, 330 degrees of rotation on the primary arm, and 360 degree non continuous rotation for the vacuum tool. The tool has high-low up/down controls and high-low grip/release contols with a common button. The arm and tool have brakes located as each rotation point controlled with a brake lever. The vacuum tool features a vacuum grip indicator, an air saving vacuum cup, and the manipulator arm features a pneumatic actuator with vertical limit stops.
Vertical Vacuum Lifter for HVAC Panels
This rigid vertical lifter was designed and built for installing HVAC Panels onto an assembly. It has 90 degrees of momentary pitch, continuous 360 degrees of rotation and grips the panels using four vacuum cups.
Magnetic Lifting Applications
Manipulator arms with magnetic end effectors for tank tops, steel pipe, batteries, and other ferrous parts — including high-temp magnet configurations and electromagnet grippers for controlled release. Tell us about your magnetic lifting application. Contact us →
Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA-275) with Adjustable Magnetic Grippers for Tank Tops
We engineered, designed, and built this magnetic tool and 275-pound capacity Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA) to grip, lift, and rotate tank tops of various sizes. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast, 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm, and rotation brakes positioned on each arm. The magnetic grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, 270-degrees of tool rotation, 360-degrees of part rotation with detent rotation stops, green/red grip indicator, ergonomic handlebars with up/down controls, arm rotation brake lever controls, and interlocked common button grip/release controls. Operators can quickly and easily lift various sizes of tank tops by manually adjusting the tools magnet positions.
Manipulator Arm with High-Temp Magnets for Steel Pipe
Our team designed, engineered, and fabricated this manipulator arm to lift 210-pound steel pipes. The arm features: vertical limit stops, 360 non continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the mast, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake on the primary arm, and 360 degree non continuous rotation with friction brake on the secondary arm. The arms end effector is a magnetic gripper tool that features hi-temperature air actuated adjustable magnets, up/down controls, ergonomic hi/low dual interlocking grip/release controls, brake controls, and a green/red magnet grip indicator.
Downforce Manipulator Arm for Battery Handling
This arm lifts and grips 250-pound batteries for loading large battery boxes. The uniquely designed secondary arm floats the in and out movement allowing operators to position the heavy batteries with smooth and precise movements in very tight work areas. The arm features: a lightweight steel and aluminum powder coated frame, air over oil cylinders -preventing buoyancy, locating guides, momentary up/down controls, grip/release controls, and power assisted down force controls.
LMA-275 Manipulator Arm with Air Powered Magnets
Our Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA) was designed and built to grip, and lift steel domes. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm with brakes at each rotation arm. The grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, pivoting air powered double acting magnets, ergonomic handle bar, grip/release controls, and rotation brake controls.
Reach In Manipulator Arm (RIA) with Electromagnet Gripper
The Reach In Arm (RIA) is ideal for very tight work areas with low headroom. This arm is customized with 4 floating electromagnets and a battery backup in the event of a power loss. The arm uses precision bearings for smooth precise movement and has operator controlled air powered rotation brakes.
Heavy-Duty & High-Temperature Applications
Heavy-duty and corrosion-resistant arm configurations for motors up to 500 lbs., molten metal handling, fiber and steel drums, and live battery loading — built for demanding environments where standard arms fall short. Tell us about your heavy-duty or high-temperature handling application. Contact us →
Custom Manipulator Arm for Thermal Lance
Ergonomic Partners developed this custom manipulator arm to safely position and direct a thermal lance during demolition operations. These lances burn through hardened steel and reinforced concrete, but hand-held operation exposes the operator to intense radiant heat, molten blowback, and airborne debris. This pneumatically powered TAM arm keeps the operator at a safe working distance while maintaining precise control over the lance. A pneumatic shaft clamp at the end of the arm secures the customer's tool housing, which accepts the 35 lb. thermal lance. The operator steers the arm using handles on either side of the tool and adjusts the lance angle with a lockable tool angle adjust knob. Vertical movement is controlled by UP/DOWN buttons. The system is repositioned by forklift to the desired work site location.
Ultra-Durable Corrosion Resistant Industrial Lift Arm Manipulator
Unlock next-level productivity and precision with our latest high-performance industrial manipulator arm. Engineered for the most demanding industrial environments, this heavy-duty lifting solution combines rugged structural integrity with smooth, ergonomic control to handle your toughest material handling challenges. This industrial manipulator arm is a "force multiplier" designed for the rigorous standards of Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemical Manufacturing. Key Features and its technical superiority is the robust 150 pound tool capacity, seamless vertical movement with a high-performance lift cylinder featuring a 3.5-inch bore and a generous 26-inch stroke. The material construction of the column and shoulder are crafted from epoxy-coated A36 steel, while the primary and secondary arms utilize epoxy-coated A500 steel for maximum structural rigidity. Ideal for high heat and corrosion resistance with Stainless 316/316L handles and end effector tool, stainless 303/304 grip cylinders, and Rexroth resist rails with hard chrome plating. The arm has advanced motion control and features rotation joints equipped with damping brakes and adjustable rotation limits to ensure pinpoint accuracy and prevent over-travel. The operator interface has a ergonomic intuitive up/down and grip/release controls allowing for fluid, fatigue-free operation during repetitive tasks. Whether you are optimizing a high-throughput assembly line or upgrading specialized work areas, this manipulator arm is the ultimate time-saver your facility needs.
Live Battery Lifting Device for Loading Compartments
Ergonomic Partners teams of designers, engineers, and fabricators built this custom arm and tool to lift and grip 300-pound batteries for loading large industrial battery compartments. Our arm and tool allowed our customer to reduce labor costs, increase throughput, reduce damage, minimize downtime due to worker fatigue, optimize material flows in their production lines, and enable safe and precise handling of the batteries. The uniquely designed tool is electrically insulated protecting operators from any electrical hazard while positioning the charged live batteries. The arm features a steel powder-coated mast, arms, and frame, 330-degree rotation with a pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degree rotation with a pneumatic brake at the primary arm, and 330-degree rotation at the end effector tool. The arms end effector tool features electrically insulated locating frames and guides, electrically insulated grip jaws, momentary up/down controls, grip/release controls, pneumatic power assisted downforce controls, and an additional two button up/down radio remote controls allowing for increased lift heights.
Molten Metal Gripper on Manipulator Arm
Our ergonomic team designed and built this manipulator arm and end effector tool to grip and lift crucibles of molten copper. The arm features a powder coated steel frame, vertical limit stops, 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with a pneumatic brake at the mast, and 330-degrees of rotation with a pneumatic brake at the primary arm. The tool features 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with friction brake, a powder coated steel frame, heat shield, stainless steel grip jaws, high temperature hoses, ergonomic handlebars with grip/release/common button controls, proportional up/down controls, and parking brake controls.
Ergonomic Jib Arm for Lifting 500 Pound Motors
This unique low profile ergonomic jib arm grips, lifts, and rotates electric motors up to 500 pounds. The arms base has multi directional fork pockets and two locking clamp sockets for the motors to be stowed during the replacement process. The jib arms vertical movement is provided by a 2-ton variable speed hoist and has 6 feet of vertical travel. The arm has 153 degrees of rotation at the mast, 144 degrees of rotation on the primary arm, and 117 degrees of rotation on the secondary arm. Motor rotation controls and up/down controls are performed from a handheld radio remote, with grip/release/common button controls and brake lever controls on the secondary arm. The arm can rotate the motors 180 degrees and has Linatex lined pneumatic powered grip jaws.
Ceiling Mounted Manipulator Arm for Fiber and Steel Drums
Ergonomic Partners manufactured this under hung articulating manipulator arm to lift 200-pound steel and fiber drums. The arm and gripper tool features: an ergonomic handle bar, grip/release with a common button controls, proportional up/down controls, operator controlled brakes that lock the arm, air powered Linatex lined grip jaws, 360-degree rotation (non-continuous) at the ceiling mount, and 300-degree rotation at the secondary arm and 300 degree rotation at the end effector.
High Temp Casting Manipulator LMA-275
Pneumatic Manipulator for unloading and loading 200lb parts up to 1000 degrees F. The parts are coming out of an oven and put into a quench tank. To combat the heat, stainless steel jaws and heat resistant tubing was used.
Drum Handling Manipulator for 700 lb Drums
This arm grips and lifts 55, 30, 16, and 5-gallon drums. The uniquely designed end effector grip tool is quickly and easily adjusted for different size drums. The secondary arm allows operators to position the heavy drum barrels with smooth and precise movements in very tight work areas. The arm and tool features: a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, pneumatic lifting cylinders, parking brake, locating guides, momentary up/down controls, interlocking grip/release controls, and a gripper safety circuit to prevent operators from releasing the drums in mid-air.
Manipulator Arm for Battery Loading
This arm lifts and grips 250-pound batteries for loading large battery boxes. The uniquely designed secondary arm allows operators to position the heavy batteries with smooth and precise movements in very tight work areas. The arm features: a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, air over oil cylinders -preventing buoyancy, locating guides, momentary up/down controls, grip/release controls, and power assisted down force controls.
Sheet Metal, Press Loading & CNC
Rigid and articulating arms for automotive part handling, engine loading, paper mill shaft transfers, building door placement, and press-fed shingle palletizing — with locking movement for precise and repeatable positioning. Tell us about your sheet metal, press loading, or CNC handling application. Contact us →
Rigid Vertical Lift and Gripper Tool for Automotive Parts
This custom air-powered vertical lift cylinder was designed, built, and fabricated to grip and lift tier-1 automotive parts. The mast features a steel powder-coated frame, dual trolley mount, single enclosed vertical travel column with 39.37 inches (1 m) of travel, pneumatic lift cylinder, and 360-degree non-continuous rotation. The end effector tool incorporates two separate grip systems for lifting two different parts and features padded UHMW front capture grip jaws for low-profile parts, and padded UHMW side capture grip jaws for large-profile parts. The operator handlebars include high/low proportional up/down controls, grip/release with interlocked common button controls, lever controls that switch between the front or side gripper, and green/red grip indicators. The rigid vertical mast and gripper tool are suspended from a Gorbel Overhead Workstation Bridge Crane and the grip/release buttons interlocked with common buttons prevent accidental release of the parts in midair.
Manipulator Arm for Handling and Lifting Engines
This custom air-powered manipulator arm was designed, built, and fabricated to grip and lift 325-pound skid steer engines. The arm features a steel powder-coated mast, arms, and frame, vertical limit stops, 330-degree rotation with a pneumatic brake at the mast, 330-degree rotation with a pneumatic brake at the primary arm, and 330-degree rotation with a friction brake at the end effector tool. The gripper tool has a custom "C" shape that conforms around the engines and has a rod attachment point with a quick-release pin. The arms operator controls include proportional up/down and lever controls for the arms rotation parking brake.
Rigid Manipulator Arm with Grip Tool for Paper Mill Shafts
Ergonomic Partners designed and built this manipulator arm and end effector tool to grip, lift, and pitch 10-foot-long, 300-pound paper mill roll shafts. The pneumatic manipulator arm with tool has a powder-coated steel frame, columns, and base. The arm features adjustable vertical limit stops, 360-degrees of non-continuous rotation with disc brakes at the mast, and 330-degrees of rotation with disc brakes at the primary/secondary arms. The end effector tool houses grip jaws with a safety loop, grip pressure sensing switch, and a sensor switch monitoring pitch angle. All four systems prevent operators from incorrectly gripping the shafts and ensure positive and proper grip positioning and seating of the shafts. The operators' ergonomic handlebars have pitch controls with 2.5 degrees of pitch angle, grip/release/common button controls, proportional up/down controls, and brake lever controls.
Rigid Manipulator with Locking Movement for Building Doors
Our team designed, engineered, and fabricated this manipulator arm to grip, lift, rotate, and pitch different types of large doors. The manipulator arm features; vertical limit stops, 330-degree non continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the mast, 330-degree non continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the primary arm, and 330-degree non continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the secondary arm. The arms end effector is a vacuum lifter tool that features adjustable high-temperature vacuum-saving cups, high-temperature vacuum lines, dual independent vacuum circuits with dual vacuum indicator gauges, up/down controls, grip/release controls with common button, 180-degree door rotation with rotation release control button, 180-degree pitch with up/down lever controls, manipulator arm brake lever controls, and safety brake controls that lock all movement of the arm and tool.
Forklift Tool for Palletizing Shingles
Our team designed, engineered, and fabricated this manipulator arm to lift shingles for palletizing. The manipulator arm features; vertical limit stops, 360 non continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the mast, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake on the primary arm, and 360 degree non continuous rotation with friction brake on the secondary arm. The arms end effector is a forklift tool that features ergonomic soft grip handles with up/down controls, fork retract/extend controls with common button, and parking brake controls.
Manipulator Arm for Square Tubes
Our in-house team of engineers and fabricators custom designed and built this unique tool arm for lifting 200-pound square tubes. The arm features: adjustable grip jaws, vertical limit stops, 360-degree non-continuous rotation with pneumatic brake on the mast, 330-degree rotation with pneumatic brake on the primary arm, 360 degree non continuous rotation with friction brake on the secondary arm. The arm is controlled with a custom high-low grip/release and up/down handles with brake.
Manipulator Arm for Sheet Metal Handling
This vacuum gripper tool is integrated into a rigid manipulator arm designed to grip and lift sheet metal. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast with brake, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm with brake. The vacuum grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, vacuum pressure gauge, force sensing handle which automatically senses operator movement for up/down control, grip/release controls with a common button and rotation brake controls.
(ABA) Air Balancer Arm for Low Headroom Box Palletizing
This (ABA) Air Balancer Arm was designed to lift up 75 pound boxes in a low headroom application. The tool has an extended handle with two sets of controls to keep the operators in a good ergonomic position when the boxes are placed at the top or bottom level. The tool has an interlocking control to prevent the accidental release of the part in mid-air. This arm is under 10 foot tall and can load boxes up to 73 inches.
Pneumatic Manipulator Arm for Bearings
This custom pneumatic manipulator arm lifts bearings. The grip tool has a momentary 360-degree rotation and the arm has brakes that lock the arm in the desired position.
Machine Mounted Manipulator Arm for Loading a Press
The precision bearings and the design of this arm allows for smooth and precise movements in very tight work areas. The arm stays in zero gravity float mode when loaded or unloaded; and uses pneumatic cylinders for lifting and gripping the parts.
Load Balancing Manipulator Arm for Lifting Rolls
Our load balancing manipulator arm is designed and built to pitch, lift and grip large rolls. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm. The grip tool features steel serrated jaws, aluminum powder coated frame, ergonomic high/low handle bar with interlocking high/low grip/release controls, pitch up/down controls, green/red grip indicator gauge, and load balance adjustment controls.
Hydraulic Manipulator Arm (HMA) for Sheet Metal
Ergonomic Partners manufactured this 600-pound capacity hydraulic articulating arm to lift various length metal sheets. The HMA features proportional up/down controls, operator controlled brakes, and a safety system to prevent the metal sheets from being released in mid-air. The end effector is an adjustable vacuum gripper tool for different lengths of sheet metal.
Rigid Tube with G-Force Tool
Our team of engineers integrated a Gorbel G-Force with rigid telescoping tubes and mechanical fork tool for lifting off center loads.
Arm Models & Configurations
Standard and custom manipulator arm models in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric configurations — from lightweight articulating arms to rigid column lifts for fixed-station heavy work. Tell us about your application and we'll help identify the right arm configuration. Contact us →
Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA) to Grip, Lift, Pitch, and Tilt Sink Molds
Our Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA) was designed and built to grip, lift, 180-degree pitch, and tilt sink molds. The air powered manipulator arm features precision bearings, 360-degree rotation at the mast, and 360-degree rotation at the secondary arm with brakes at each rotation arm. The grip tool features a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, float mode with adjustable float mode controls, ergonomic handle bar, grip/release controls, rotation brake controls, 180-degree rotation, and tilt controls.
Rigid Mast Style Manipulator Arm with 9 ft of Vertical Travel
This custom articulated jib is mounted on a rigid mast with 9 feet of vertical travel for loading and unloading a Broaching machine. The tool features: a steel and aluminum powder coated frame, radio remote controls with variable up/down, and grip/release controls with a common for safety. The mast uses linear rails for the 9 feet of vertical travel and has precision bearings allowing 360 degrees of rotation. The secondary arm of the jib has 300 degrees of rotation with adjustable rotation stop points.
Portable Zero Gravity Tool Arm for Grinder
Our in-house team of engineers’ custom designed and built this unique tool arm for grinding tall parts. Our team machined a one-of-a-kind sleeve bearing to allow this unique grinder to rotate and move 360 degrees on all 3-axis. The tool arm is articulating and has a wide range of movement. The secondary arm and has 50 inches of vertical travel and keeps the tool in a zero gravity position at all times. The mast for the arm is mounted to a portable base with locking casters.
Low Profile Arm (LPA)
The low profile and lightweight design of this arm allows for fast and easy movements in very tight work areas. This arm can be customized with our floating handle to prevent the operator from bending down. The LPA uses pneumatic cylinders for lifting and a vacuum gripper to grab material. The arm uses precision bearings for smooth precise movement and can be fitted with operator controlled air powered rotation brakes.
Lightweight Manipulator Arm (LMA)
The lightweight design of this arm allows for fast and easy movement. This arm has optional air brakes that lock the unit in place when needed. This arm uses air to power pneumatic cylinders in order to do the lift.
Adjustable Work Seat Lifting Device
This custom work seat allows the operator to have a wide range of movement for working on vehicles, machines, or industrial equipment. The revolving seat is attached to a manipulator arm allowing 360 degree rotation mounted on a 43 foot long bridge crane. It features a 4-point safety harness and lever controls for six feet (72") of vertical height adjustment allowing for movement in all directions.
Rigid Vertical Lift Column
Rigid vertical lift column integrated with the G-Force zero gravity intelligent assisted lifting device.
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