Herochu Sheet Metal Handling Industrial Manipulator with Suction Cup: Transform Heavy-Duty Board Carrying for Your Workshop
For manufacturing, logistics, or construction teams, moving heavy sheet metal, glass panels, or wooden boards isn’t just physically demanding—it’s a risk to worker safety, material integrity, and production speed. Manual lifting leads to fatigue, costly damage from drops or scrapes, and inconsistent placement that slows downstream tasks. Herochu’s Sheet Metal Handling Industrial Manipulator with Suction Cup eliminates these pain points with a certified, customizable design built for industrial rigor. Starting at $1,299, it turns labor-intensive carrying into a precise, efficient process—saving time, cutting costs, and protecting your team.
Certified Reliability: CE, EU, and ISO 9001 Compliance
In industrial settings, safety and durability aren’t optional—they’re non-negotiable. Herochu’s manipulator meets the strictest global standards, holding CE, EU, and ISO 9001 certifications to ensure it performs reliably in harsh workshop environments. Every component—from the suction cup seals to the rigid arm joints—undergoes rigorous testing to withstand daily use, temperature fluctuations, and heavy loads. Whether you’re operating in a metal fabrication shop in Germany or a construction site in the U.S., you can trust this manipulator to comply with regional safety regulations and deliver long-lasting performance. No shortcuts, no compromises—just a tool built to protect your team and your bottom line.
How It Works: Simple, Effective Suction Cup Technology
Herochu’s manipulator uses intuitive vacuum-based suction to handle boards with precision, eliminating guesswork and reducing human error. The process is straightforward, designed for ease of use even for new operators:
- Suction Cup Contact: When the manipulator’s suction cup approaches the target board, it connects to a built-in vacuum pump via a durable hose. The pump activates, extracting air from inside the cup to create a tight seal against the board’s surface.
- Strong, Gentle Suction: The resulting negative pressure forms a powerful adsorption force—strong enough to secure heavy materials, yet gentle enough to avoid damaging smooth surfaces like glass or polished metal. The suction strength adapts to factors like the board’s surface smoothness and the cup’s size, ensuring a reliable grip every time.
- Precise Carrying: Once attached, the manipulator’s arm (available in rigid or cable designs) moves the board via an electric drive system. Advanced controls let operators position the board with exactitude—whether placing it on a laser cutter bed, stacking it in a warehouse, or installing it on a construction site.
- Smooth Release: When the board reaches its target, the system cuts the vacuum pump connection or uses a pressure relief valve to release negative pressure. The suction cup detaches cleanly, leaving the board undamaged and in the exact position you need.
This seamless process eliminates the need for manual lifting, reducing the risk of strains, drops, or misplacement.
Heavy-Duty Performance: Handle Loads Up to 100kg with Ease
Industrial work demands tools that can keep up—and Herochu’s manipulator delivers with a 100kg maximum load capacity. This makes it ideal for heavy materials like thick metal sheets, large glass panels, or solid wooden boards—tasks that would require two or more workers to handle manually. The robust design ensures stability even at full capacity: no wobbling, no sudden shifts, just smooth, controlled movement. For workshops dealing with high-volume heavy lifting, this isn’t just a convenience—it’s a productivity booster. You’ll move more materials in less time, without sacrificing safety or precision.
Two Arm Options: Tailored to Your Precision Needs
Every workshop has unique tasks, which is why Herochu offers two arm designs to match your workflow:
- Rigid Arm Manipulator: Built for tasks that demand pinpoint accuracy. The rigid structure delivers exceptional control over position and angle, making it perfect for applications like installing metal sheets on a production line or placing glass panels in a cabinet. If your work requires repeatable, exact movements, this is the choice for you.
- Cable Arm Manipulator: Designed for flexibility. The soft cable structure lets operators make manual adjustments on the fly—ideal for scenarios where precision is less critical, like moving boards from a warehouse shelf to a truck or rearranging materials in a workshop. It balances ease of use with adaptability, making it a versatile addition to any team.
Safety First: Protect Your Team and Materials
Herochu prioritizes safety in every design choice, equipping the manipulator with features to prevent accidents and damage:
- Collision Detection: Sensors built into the arm detect obstacles in the manipulator’s path, automatically slowing or stopping movement to avoid crashes with workers, machinery, or walls.
- Emergency Stop Function: A large, easy-to-reach emergency stop button lets operators halt the manipulator instantly if something goes wrong—critical for preventing injury or material damage.
- Gentle Suction Technology: The suction cup’s design ensures a secure grip without leaving marks or scratches on delicate surfaces like glass or painted metal. No more wasted materials due to handling damage.
These features don’t just keep your team safe—they also reduce costly downtime from accidents, keeping your production on track.
Versatile Applications: Built for Every Industry
Herochu’s manipulator isn’t limited to one task or industry—it’s designed to adapt to a wide range of work environments:
- Manufacturing: Move metal sheets to laser cutters, stack finished panels, or load materials onto assembly lines.
- Logistics: Speed up warehouse operations by lifting and transporting heavy boards between shelves, trucks, or pallets.
- Construction: Handle drywall, roofing panels, or large wooden beams on job sites—reducing the risk of worker injury from manual lifting.
- Glass/Metal Processing: Safely move fragile glass sheets or heavy metal plates in fabrication facilities, where precision and material protection are critical.
Wherever you need to move flat, heavy materials, this manipulator streamlines the process.
Customizable to Your Workshop—With End-to-End Support
Herochu knows no two workshops are the same, which is why we offer full customization to match your specific needs. Our process is designed to make it easy:
- Personalized Consultation: Our team of industrial experts works with you to understand your workflow, material types, and space constraints. We ask questions about your daily tasks, load sizes, and precision needs to ensure the final design fits seamlessly into your operation.
- Custom Design: Based on your input, we tailor the manipulator—from suction cup size and arm length to control system features. Need a longer cable for a large warehouse? A stronger suction cup for textured metal? We’ll build it.
- High-Quality Production: We use advanced manufacturing techniques and strict quality control to turn your design into a durable, reliable tool. Every customized unit undergoes the same rigorous testing as our standard models, ensuring it meets our high standards.
- Fast Delivery: We optimize our production process to minimize lead times, getting your customized manipulator to you on schedule—so you can start boosting productivity sooner.
- After-Sales Support: Our commitment doesn’t end at delivery. We offer ongoing support, including maintenance tips, troubleshooting help, and replacement parts, to keep your manipulator running smoothly for years.
Why Herochu’s Manipulator Is a Smart Investment
At $1,299 and up, this manipulator isn’t just a tool—it’s an investment in your workshop’s efficiency and safety. Here’s how it pays off:
- Lower Labor Costs: Replace two or more manual laborers with one operator, cutting hourly costs and reducing fatigue-related errors.
- Faster Production: Move materials in a fraction of the time it takes to lift manually, speeding up your entire workflow.
- Less Material Waste: Gentle suction and precise handling eliminate damage, so you use more of your stock and buy less replacement material.
- Safer Workplace: Reduce the risk of strains, drops, and collisions—lowering workers’ compensation claims and downtime.
Whether you’re a small fabrication shop looking to streamline a single task or a large manufacturer aiming to optimize multiple workstations, Herochu’s Sheet Metal Handling Industrial Manipulator with Suction Cup is built to grow with your business.
Don’t let manual lifting hold your team back. Choose Herochu’s certified, customizable manipulator and transform how you handle heavy boards—safer, faster, and more efficiently.
