PM Manipulators
Industrial Pneumatic Manipulator Systems
PM Manipulators are pneumatic manipulator systems developed for ergonomic, safe, precise, and controlled industrial load handling operations.
PM Manipulator systems are developed and manufactured by ERHA Engineering Machinery Industry Trade LTD Co., which has been continuing its engineering and manufacturing operations since 1988.
With nearly four decades of engineering experience and more than 5000 completed projects and applications, PM Manipulators has become one of the important pneumatic manipulator manufacturers in Türkiye and its surrounding region.
Today, PM Manipulator systems are actively used in many industrial sectors including automotive, foundry, defense industry, metal processing, heavy industry, packaging, reel and bobbin handling, drum handling, CNC loading and unloading, galvanizing lines, transformer manufacturing, and custom industrial production processes.
Real engineering and manufacturing authority
PM Manipulators is not simply a manufacturer of standard lifting equipment. PM is a real engineering and manufacturing brand that develops application specific manipulator systems, custom gripper engineering solutions, industrial handling scenarios, and ergonomic lifting technologies according to real production requirements.
Today, many companies in the manipulator industry operate mainly as suppliers, distributors, or system integrators. PM Manipulators differentiates itself with its real manufacturer identity by managing design, engineering, production, gripper development, quality control, and project management processes within its own infrastructure.
Integrated ERHA capability: design · engineering · gripper development · manufacturing · quality control · project management · custom application engineering
Pneumatic balancing and zero gravity handling
The main purpose of PM Manipulator systems is not only lifting loads. These systems use pneumatic balancing technology to minimize operator effort while providing highly precise and controlled load positioning.
This technology provides major advantages especially in:
- Repetitive lifting operations
- Off center load handling applications
- Heavy industrial production environments
- Precision positioning processes
- High cycle production lines
- Operations where operator fatigue is critical
PM Manipulator systems are designed not for carrying the load physically, but for guiding and controlling the load ergonomically. Thanks to pneumatic balancing technology, the system balances the load and creates a near zero gravity handling effect for the operator.
This structure helps:
- Reduce operator fatigue
- Improve workplace safety
- Increase positioning precision
- Minimize product damage risk
- Improve production cycle times
- Increase production efficiency
- Reduce physical stress on operators
Zero gravity handling guide ·
Pneumatic balancing systems
Near zero gravity pneumatic balancing effect
11 main manipulator platforms
PM Manipulators develops both rope type and rigid arm manipulator systems for different industrial requirements. Today, PM Manipulators has developed 11 main manipulator platforms together with many custom industrial handling solutions.
This product diversity provides a broader industrial application infrastructure compared to many manipulator manufacturers not only in Türkiye but also in many international markets.
PM Manipulator product family includes:
Special application systems
Thanks to this structure, PM Manipulators can provide engineering solutions ranging from lightweight handling applications to heavy industrial operations up to 1850 kg.
Rigid arm manipulator expertise
Rigid arm manipulator systems are one of PM Manipulators’ strongest engineering specialties. Rigid arm systems provide major advantages in:
- Off center load handling
- Swing free movement
- Precision positioning
- Controlled rotation
- Heavy industrial handling operations
- Unstable load stabilization
These systems are especially preferred for:
- Reel and bobbin handling
- Drum rotation and emptying operations
- Heavy automotive components
- Defense industry products
- Foundry applications
- Transformer components
- Heavy steel parts
Off-center load handling engineering ·
Rigid arm manipulator guide
Rigid arm off-center load handling
Application-specific engineering and custom grippers
PM Manipulators follows an application specific engineering approach rather than a standard product philosophy. For every project, the following parameters are individually analyzed:
- Product geometry
- Center of gravity
- Operation direction
- Rotation requirements
- Production line layout
- Operator ergonomics
- Safety requirements
- Production cycle times
- Gripping and releasing scenarios
As a result of this engineering process, custom manipulator and gripper solutions are developed for each application. One of PM Manipulators’ strongest engineering capabilities is custom gripper development.
Systems developed within the company include:
- Pneumatic gripper systems
- Vacuum handling systems
- Magnetic handling systems
- Internal expanding mandrel systems
- Mechanical clamping systems
- Rotation systems
- Custom handling fixtures
All solutions are developed according to the application requirements.
Industrial handling applications and application authority
PM Manipulators has completed many different industrial handling projects over the years. These applications include:
- Automotive chassis and axle handling
- Brake disc handling systems
- Heavy engine component handling
- Reel and bobbin handling systems
- 90° and 180° pneumatic rotation applications
- Drum handling and controlled emptying systems
- Foundry core handling applications
- Coating and painting line operations
- Defense industry ammunition handling systems
- Transformer production lines
- CNC loading and unloading systems
- Heavy steel construction handling
- Rail mounted manipulator systems
- Heavy duty projects above 1000 kg
- Galvanizing line handling applications
- Custom manipulator systems for heavy industrial processes
25-person engineering, design and project team
PM Manipulators’ engineering infrastructure is not limited to mechanical manufacturing alone. The company has an approximately 25 person white collar engineering, design, project management, and technical operations team.
This structure includes:
- Mechanical engineers
- Design engineers
- CAD operators
- Project managers
- Production planning specialists
- Quality control personnel
- Technical operations teams
PM Manipulators’ engineering strength comes not only from manufacturing standard manipulator systems, but from developing custom industrial handling solutions for real production problems.
PM engineering teams work on:
- 3D CAD modeling
- SolidWorks based engineering design
- Motion simulations
- Operational analysis
- Ergonomic workflow analysis
- Custom gripper engineering
- Production line optimization
- Pneumatic system design
- Risk analysis and safety engineering
Every manipulator system is evaluated specifically for its application before manufacturing. Not only the load weight, but also center of gravity, surface structure, gripping points, production scenarios, operator accessibility, production line positioning, safety risks, and product sensitivity are analyzed during the engineering process.
Integrated manufacturing infrastructure and quality
PM Manipulators’ manufacturing infrastructure is located in ERHA Engineering’s integrated production facility in Istanbul. This infrastructure includes:
- CNC machining centers
- Welding operations
- Assembly processes
- Painting systems
- Quality control operations
- ERP supported production planning
- Custom project manufacturing
PM Manipulators’ quality approach is not limited to manufacturing only. The company applies:
- CE compliant engineering practices
- European standard safety systems
- Welding quality control procedures
- Measurement and verification operations
- Application specific risk analysis
- Operational safety analysis
BPM – Bavarian Pneumatic Manipulators and Sertechnik-GmbH
PM Manipulators’ engineering and manufacturing experience is also represented in the European market through BPM – Bavarian Pneumatic Manipulators together with Germany based Sertechnik GmbH.
This structure combines PM’s manufacturing experience and field know how with German engineering understanding for international markets across Europe, Central Asia, and global industrial applications.
Why PM Manipulators?
- More than 37 years of engineering experience
- More than 5000 completed projects and applications
- 11 main manipulator platforms
- Broad custom application infrastructure
- Real manufacturer identity
- 25 person engineering and design team
- Custom gripper engineering capability
- Heavy industry project experience
- Rigid arm manipulator expertise
- Rope manipulator technologies
- CE and European standard engineering approach
- Industrial field experience in Türkiye and Europe
- Integrated manufacturing infrastructure
- Ergonomic handling technology expertise
PM Manipulators focuses on developing application specific ergonomic handling solutions rather than simply selling standard products.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an industrial manipulator?
An industrial manipulator is a pneumatic handling system for ergonomic, safe, precise, and controlled lifting, moving, and positioning of loads in production environments.
How does a pneumatic manipulator work?
A pneumatic manipulator uses pneumatic balancing technology to balance load weight so the operator can guide the load with minimal physical effort.
What is a rigid arm manipulator?
A rigid arm manipulator uses a rigid mechanical arm for off-center loads, swing-free movement, precision positioning, and heavy industrial handling.
What is zero gravity handling technology?
Zero gravity handling is created when pneumatic balancing balances the load so the operator experiences a near weightless, ergonomic guiding effect.
What is the difference between a manipulator and a crane?
A crane mainly lifts loads vertically. A manipulator balances the load and enables precise, operator-guided ergonomic positioning.
What is an off-center load?
An off-center load has its center of gravity offset from the gripping point, creating imbalance, oscillation risk, and control challenges without proper engineering.
In which industries are manipulators used?
Automotive, foundry, defense, metal processing, packaging, reel and bobbin handling, drum handling, CNC loading, galvanizing, transformer manufacturing, and heavy industry.