FullSharp installed a pneumatic manipulator on a push-type mobile base for parts of 50 to 200 kg at a plant where the work location changes with each order. The cylinder carries most of the weight and the operator guides with a light push, and when the process moves the unit rolls to the new spot without drilling the ceiling or pouring a foundation.

The customer needed to lift parts weighing 50 to 200 kg, but the work location changed with each order. Doing it by hand took two or three workers to carry, while a fixed jib crane would need drilling into the ceiling or pouring a foundation, only to be moved again the following month.

FullSharp installed a pneumatic manipulator on a mobile base, with no need to attach to the factory's structure. The pneumatic cylinder carries most of the weight, and the operator only needs to guide the direction with a light push. When the process changes, the whole unit rolls to the new spot and is ready to use right away.

Pneumatic Manipulator on a Mobile Base, Push-Operated, 50-200 kg Capacity

A pneumatic manipulator on a mobile base, lifting a part at the customer's production area.

Equipment Installed

  • Mobile base: a steel frame with wheels and outriggers, pushed to relocate and lowered onto the outriggers to stand firm while working.
  • Pneumatic manipulator assembly: the cylinder balances the load, with the operator raising and lowering it by handle, using very little hand force.
  • Control handle: raise and lower valves are right on the handle, operated one-handed while keeping eyes on the load.
  • Arm-end tool: selected to match the shape of the load, and swappable when the customer changes products.

Key Specifications

  • Load capacity50-200 kg
  • Mounting typeMobile base, not fixed
  • Power sourceCompressed air

Benefits for the Factory

No ceiling drilling needed

The mobile base carries the load itself, so a rented building or a weak ceiling still works, with no need to request structural changes.

Relocates in minutes

When one line finishes its orders, roll the unit to another line. One piece of equipment serves multiple processes.

Less strain on workers

The cylinder carries the weight, and workers only guide the direction. Shoulders and backs stay fresher through a long shift.

Installation Photos

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Suitable Applications

  • Machining shops feeding parts into machines
  • Assembly lines with frequent product changeovers
  • Small-batch loading and unloading in warehouses
  • End-of-line packing areas

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Frequently asked questions

Can a manipulator lift 200 kg without being fixed to the building?

Yes. This one stands on a steel mobile base with wheels and outriggers. It is pushed into place and lowered onto the outriggers so it stands firm while working, with no ceiling drilling or foundation.

How much effort does the operator need to lift a 200 kg part?

Very little. The pneumatic cylinder balances the load, and raise and lower valves sit on the handle, so the operator steers with one hand while watching the part.

What if the plant changes products later?

The arm-end tool is chosen to suit the load shape and can be swapped when products change. FullSharp reviews the new parts and recommends a matching tool.

Consultation for Your Factory

FullSharp surveys your factory to measure the load weight, the reach required, and the floor where the mobile base will stand. After the survey, we finalize the load capacity, lifting height, and the right tool type for your product. Contact FullSharp to schedule a visit.