Spring balancer handling manipulator

Feature

Energy Independence:

Requires no electricity and no compressed air. Ideal for “off-grid” workstations or mobile factories.

Explosion-Proof (ATEX)

Inherently safe for sparks or gas-sensitive environments because there are no electrical components or air valves.

Zero Delay

Unlike pneumatic systems, which can have a slight “lag” as air fills the cylinder, springs react instantaneously to human input.

Minimal Maintenance

No air leaks, no seals to replace, and no lubrication of pneumatic lines. Just a periodic inspection of the cable and spring.

Battery Life Extension

In 2026, “Hybrid Spring Manipulators” are used on mobile robots. The spring holds the weight of the arm, reducing the energy needed by the motors by up to 80%.

Ideal Applications

Small Parts Assembly: Handling 5–20kg engine components, pumps, or electronics where the weight is always consistent.

Tool Support: Supporting heavy high-torque nut runners or grinding tools so the operator feels zero weight.

Repetitive Sorting: Rapidly moving standardized boxes from a conveyor to a pallet in a small workshop.

Mobile Manipulation: Enhancing the “lifting power” of smaller, lightweight robots that wouldn’t otherwise be able to carry heavy payloads.