Herochu Load Vacuum Sucker Electric Cantilever Manipulator
CE • ISO 9001 • Custom-Built for Your Workshop
- What Makes the Herochu Electric Cantilever Manipulator a Game-Changer?
In today’s high-mix, low-volume sheet-metal environment, every second of cycle time and every millimeter of repeatability counts. The Herochu load vacuum sucker electric cantilever manipulator is a servo-powered swing-arm robotic system engineered for factories that demand 24/7 reliability, ±0.1 mm repeatability, and whisper-quiet operation. Whether you load 0.8 mm aluminum blanks into a fiber-laser or unload 20 mm mild-steel parts from a press-brake, Herochu delivers plug-and-play automation that fits—literally—into any workshop layout. - Core Keyword Breakdown
• Load: Handles raw sheet stacks up to 1 000 kg in a single pick.
• Vacuum Sucker: Oil-resistant, FDA-approved suction cups with independent on/off valves eliminate double-sheet pickup.
• Electric: All-electric servo actuators—no hydraulics, no leaks, no shop-floor contamination.
• Cantilever Manipulator: 120° swing-arm architecture keeps the footprint tight while leaving full access to downstream machines.
- Technical Specifications at a Glance
Model Range: HC-R3015-500 / HC-R3015-750 / HC-R3015-1000 / HC-R4020-500 / HC-R4020-750
Maximum Load: 500 kg | 750 kg | 1 000 kg
Working Envelope: 3 000 × 1 500 mm up to 4 000 × 2 000 mm
Sheet Thickness: 8 mm, 12 mm, 20 mm (mild steel equivalents)
Air Consumption: 1.5 m³/min @ 0.6–0.7 MPa (pneumatic clamp assist)
Repeatability: ±0.1 mm (verified with laser tracker)
Swing Angle: 0–120° in <2.5 s (servo-controlled)
Noise Level: <65 dB at 1 m (library quiet)
Power Supply: 380–480 V three-phase, 50/60 Hz, 7 kW peak
Certifications: CE, ISO 9001, RoHS, UL-listed electrical sub-components - Modular Architecture—Customized to Your Floor Plan
Herochu engineers use 3-D scanning and digital twin simulation to adapt the cantilever manipulator to your exact ceiling height, aisle width, and laser-bed orientation. The modular bolt-together frame can be lengthened, shortened, or re-angled without re-machining. Need a 5-axis wrist for complex 3-D parts? A magnetic gripper for perforated sheets? Plug-and-play end-effector cartridges swap in under five minutes.
- Key Subsystems
• High-Torque Servo Lifting Column: Dual synchronous servos eliminate back-lash and provide 2 g acceleration for micro-positioning.
• Omron CNC Control System: Familiar G-code and ladder-logic environment; Ethernet/IP ready for Industry 4.0 dashboards.
• Vacuum Circuit with Power-Loss Safety: Each suction cup is backed by a spring-loaded mechanical check valve that maintains 80 % vacuum for >30 min after power loss—no dropped parts.
• SNS Pneumatic System: Industry-grade SMC valves with real-time pressure feedback; automatic purge cycle prevents dust ingestion.
• Emergency-Stop & Auto-Braking: Category-4 safety PLC monitors torque, speed, and position; arm stops within 100 ms of e-stop activation.

- Industries Served
• Kitchenware: Stacking drawn stainless sinks without scratching.
• Electrical Cabinets: Loading powder-coated panels into turret punches.
• Automotive: Inserting high-strength steel blanks into hot-forming dies.
• Medical Devices: Handling titanium sheets in clean-room environments.
• General Fabrication: Anywhere sheet-metal automation must coexist with manual welding or assembly bays. - Proven Benefits—Measured in Real Plants
• 38 % faster job changeover versus bridge-crane loading.
• 0.7 % scrap reduction by eliminating edge denting from manual clamps.
• 60 % reduction in operator fatigue injuries (tracked over 12 months).
• ROI achieved in 11–15 months when replacing two-person manual loading on double-shift operation. - Ergonomic & Economic Advantages
Convenient & Flexible: Modular design requires no pit or civil works; assemble or disassemble in half a day.
Security Assurance: Dual-channel safety relays, light curtains, and audible/visual alarms meet ANSI B11.19.
Economical: All-electric actuators cut energy cost by 45 % compared with pneumatic-hydraulic hybrids; maintenance intervals extended to 2 000 hours. - Service & Support Ecosystem
• Remote Diagnostics: VPN-secured cloud portal provides predictive-maintenance alerts and OEE dashboards.
• Spare-Parts Kit: Next-day delivery in Europe & North America; 48-hour global service network.
• Training: On-site operator certification and refresher webinars included for the first year. - How to Order & Customize
Step 1: Submit your sheet-size matrix and cycle-time targets.
Step 2: Receive a free 3-D simulation and ROI report within 48 hours.
Step 3: Approve the layout and select gripper, safety, and software options.
Step 4: Herochu builds, tests, and FAT-runs the system at the factory.
Step 5: White-glove installation and commissioning at your site—typically 3–5 days.
