Articulated mechanical balanced manipulator SHBM-175-M pro

The articulated mechanical balanced manipulator SHBM-175-M pro is a device designed for manual mechanization of lifting and handling heavy loads. Equipped with an electromechanical drive and an articulated balanced structure, the manipulator ensures smooth and precise operation with minimal operator effort.

Purpose and Design Features

The SHBM-175-M model is designed for safe and convenient handling of loads weighing up to 175 kg. Its design enables smooth, jerk-free movement with minimal physical effort from the operator. This ensures high positioning accuracy and operator comfort, especially during repetitive production operations. Thanks to the balanced articulated linkage system, horizontal load movement requires almost no effort. The operator practically does not feel the weight of the load and only needs to overcome inertia at the start of movement.

Standardization and Compatibility with Grippers

The model can be equipped with various load-handling devices according to technical requirements. This allows quick adaptation of the equipment for different types of products without structural modifications. The rigid mounting of the gripper mechanism ensures stability when handling suspended containers, furnaces, machine tools, and other equipment in areas with restricted overhead access where conventional cable lifting systems cannot be used.

Control System

The SHBM-175-M manipulator is equipped with a combined control system integrating manual and electromechanical drive operation. Vertical load movement is performed manually using a control handle that allows smooth lifting and lowering of the load. Movement speed is controlled by the handle tilt angle: the greater the angle, the higher the movement speed. When released, the handle automatically returns to the horizontal position, stopping the load. Boom rotation is performed by an electromechanical drive, ensuring stable and controlled 360° rotation. The manipulator can be operated with one hand, while operator training takes only a few hours.

Manipulator Structure

The SHBM-175-M manipulator is a comprehensive mechanical system consisting of interconnected units and mechanisms that ensure precise, safe, and convenient load handling. The main structural elements include:

• Drive head — mounted on the support structure via a rotary support unit and provides full 360° boom rotation around the vertical axis. All rotating components are equipped with rolling bearings, allowing easy boom movement even under load.
• Articulated boom — consists of a main and secondary arm, allowing radial load movement. The system is balanced using a spring mechanism, enabling almost effortless horizontal movement. The operator only needs to overcome the inertia of the load.
• Gripper head — located at the end of the boom and capable of rotating around its vertical axis. Equipped with a rigid clamp for interchangeable load-handling devices, allowing operation with complex-shaped loads or in restricted-access areas. This configuration is especially suitable for servicing suspended containers, furnaces, machine tools, and other equipment with protruding upper elements where standard cable lifting systems are impractical.
• Control handle — located on the gripper head and used for vertical load movement control as well as force transmission during horizontal movement. Vertical movement is performed by a rack-and-motor lifting mechanism controlled by handle rotation. The movement direction and speed depend on the handle angle. When released, the handle automatically returns to the neutral position, stopping the load at the current height.
• Lifting drive system — includes an electric motor with an electric brake, a gear motor, and a rack lifting mechanism. This system ensures stable and smooth operation while enabling precise adjustment of lifting and lowering speed.

The safety system includes:

• Emergency stop button — located near the control handle; when pressed, the lifting mechanism immediately stops the load at the current position.
• Status indication system — includes power and frequency converter operation indicators.
• Limit switches — restrict maximum lifting and lowering positions, preventing excessive travel.

Additional features:

• One-hand operation — simplifies operation and reduces training time.
• Synchronized operation — suitable for coordinated use of multiple manipulators when handling long loads such as beams, pipes, and rails.
• Fast operator training — personnel training requires only a few hours.

Thus, the manipulator design is intended for intensive industrial operation requiring high positioning accuracy and minimal operator fatigue.

Compliance and Safety

The equipment is manufactured in accordance with current safety, occupational health, and environmental protection standards. The design includes all necessary safety elements required for reliable operation. The manipulator is certified in compliance with TR CU 010/2011 “On Safety of Machinery and Equipment”.

Technical Specifications

The main technical specifications of the SHBM-175-M industrial manipulator are presented below.

Operating Conditions

The equipment is intended for operation in a standard industrial environment and requires compliance with specific conditions for reliable and safe use.

Normal operation is ensured under the following conditions:

• ambient temperature: from –5 °C to +50 °C;
• relative humidity: up to 90% (non-condensing);
• installation: on an industrial concrete floor with a base slab thickness of at least 300 mm.

Compliance with these conditions ensures stable operation, long service life, and safe use of the manipulator in industrial environments.

Packaging and Transportation

The equipment is supplied in reliable packaging that complies with international standards and manufacturer requirements. This ensures safe transportation by any mode of transport.