Technical insights, product guides and practical information for industrial handling and riveting equipment.
Industrial manipulators can use different drive systems to provide lifting and movement assistance.
Two common approaches are pneumatic and electric systems.
Neither is automatically better for every application. The right choice depends on the working environment, movement requirements and production process.
Pneumatic manipulators use compressed air to provide movement assistance.
They can be suitable for factories where a reliable compressed-air supply is already available.
Potential advantages include:
Simple pneumatic operation
Suitable response for operator-assisted handling
Compatibility with existing pneumatic environments
Practical use in many industrial applications
The available air supply and operating conditions should be evaluated before selecting a pneumatic system.
Electric manipulators use electric motors or other electric drive components.
They can be considered when controlled electric movement is preferred or when the application requires more precise positioning.
Depending on the configuration, electric systems may also provide greater flexibility for certain controlled movement requirements.
The choice depends on the application.
Consider:
Power availability
Is compressed air readily available, or is an electric system more convenient?
Movement requirements
Does the operator need simple assistance or more controlled positioning?
Working environment
What are the environmental and operating conditions?
Production process
How frequently is the handling operation repeated?
Control requirements
How much control over movement and positioning is required?
It is usually better to evaluate the complete application instead of choosing a drive system based on one specification.
A pneumatic manipulator can be a practical choice for one manufacturing environment, while an electric or servo manipulator may be more appropriate for another.
Pneumatic and electric industrial manipulators serve similar overall purposes but use different drive approaches.
The best solution depends on the workpiece, movement requirements, factory environment, available power and desired level of control.
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