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Recycling Metal Transport to Hot Melting Crucibles

Rigid-Arm PM Manipulators Make Feeding Metals into Hot Melting Pots Safe, Controlled, and Ergonomic in Recycling Lines


The Need for Safe Handling in Hot Melting Processes

In aluminum and metal recycling facilities, transporting pressed bales and metal blocks into hot melting pots is one of the most critical operations due to high temperatures and metal fumes, posing serious safety risks for operators.

PM Industrial Manipulators, with their specially designed rigid-arm pneumatic systems, allow metals to be safely and remotely placed into melting pots, eliminating the need for operators to approach hazardous zones.


Remote-Controlled Product Placement with Rigid-Arm Manipulators

Rigid-arm PM manipulators feature high-temperature resistant construction and pneumatic release mechanisms, enabling operators to place metals into hot pots from a safe distance.
The rigid design transfers the load moment directly through the arm, ensuring vibration-free, balanced, and controlled movement.
This provides precise alignment and full control when placing metals into the pot.


Applications

  • Aluminum recycling and casting lines

  • Hot melting pot feeding stations

  • Feeding metal blocks, bales, and ingots

  • Ergonomic and safe high-temperature operations


Technical Specifications

  • Load Capacity: 450 – 750 kg (depending on model)

  • Rotation Angle: 0°–90°–180°

  • Grip Type: Pneumatic gripper or special bale-handling apparatus

  • Remote Release: Pneumatically controlled safe release system

  • Temperature Resistance: High-heat protected arm and connection elements

  • Installation Options: Column-mounted or rail-mounted systems

  • Safety: CE certified, fully compliant with EN 14238 and ISO 12100


Suitable Rigid-Arm PM Models

PM Forceful – For Medium-Weight Metal Blocks

  • Load Capacity: up to 450 kg

  • Advantage: 90° rotation function provides high stability when feeding pots

  • Application: Medium-sized bales, blocks, and ingot metals

PM Powerful – For Heavy Recycling Metals

  • Load Capacity: up to 750 kg

  • Advantage: Full rigid structure and remote placement enable safe operation around hot pots

  • Application: Large aluminum blocks, casting metals, high-temperature zones


Advantages of Rigid-Arm Systems

  • 🔥 High-temperature resistant mechanical structure with protected pneumatic system

  • ⚙️ 0°–90°–180° rotation for precise pot alignment and positioning

  • 👷 Remote metal placement without operator entry into hot zones

  • 🧲 Safe pneumatic grip with controlled release mechanism

  • 🕒 Up to 40% time savings in feeding operations

  • 🛡️ CE & EN 14238 standard-compliant safety design


Ergonomic and Safe Pot Feeding

Rigid-arm PM manipulators prioritize operator safety in high-temperature environments.
They allow single-person operation, precise control, and remote feeding of metals into melting pots, enhancing both workplace safety and production efficiency.


Locally Produced – Global Standards

Developed in Turkey by Erha Engineering, PM Manipulators are a trusted solution in recycling, casting, and metal processing industries, offering high-temperature resistant pneumatic handling systems.
All models are CE certified and fully compliant with EN 14238 and ISO 12100 standards.