RA600

The RA600 Rigid Articulated Arm Pneumatic Manipulator is a heavy-duty lifting and handling solution developed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of the polysilicon industry.

With a lifting capacity of up to 1,500 kg, the RA600 enables a single operator to lift, move, position, and incline heavy products with greater control and reduced physical effort. Its articulated parallel-arm design combines high load capacity with smooth and precise handling, helping operators perform demanding material handling tasks in a safer and more ergonomic working position.

The RA600 can be installed as either a floor-mounted column system or an overhead-mounted manipulator, making it adaptable to different production layouts and handling requirements.

Heavy Loads, Controlled by One Operator

Handling heavy polysilicon products manually can create significant challenges in terms of operator safety, positioning accuracy, and production efficiency.

The RA600 is designed to address these challenges by transferring the load from the operator to a pneumatic lifting system. With the appropriate end effector, the operator can control heavy products using simple and responsive movements.

The system supports load capacities from approximately 100 kg to 1,500 kg, allowing one manipulator platform to cover a wide range of heavy-duty handling applications.

Rather than relying on manual lifting force, the pneumatic manipulator assists the operator throughout the handling process, making it easier to:

• Lift heavy products

• Move loads horizontally

• Position products accurately

• Incline or reorient loads

• Transfer components between workstations

• Handle products repeatedly during production

This makes the RA600 particularly suitable for production environments where heavy components need to be handled frequently and accurately.

Designed for the Polysilicon Industry

The RA600 was developed with the specific handling requirements of the polysilicon industry in mind.

Polysilicon production and processing often involve large, heavy, and high-value components that require careful handling. The lifting equipment therefore needs to provide not only sufficient capacity, but also controlled movement and suitable gripping solutions.

With a maximum lifting stroke of approximately 3,050 mm and a maximum working radius of up to 5,000 mm, the RA600 can cover a substantial working area while maintaining operator control.

Its combination of lifting capacity, reach, and rotational movement makes it suitable for applications where products must be moved between different positions within a production cell.

Flexible Articulated Arm Movement

The RA600 features a rigid articulated parallel-arm configuration designed for heavy products.

The manipulator provides:

• 360° continuous rotation at the column axis

• 310° rotation at the terminal arm

• Vertical lifting up to approximately 3,050 mm

• Working radius from approximately 2,000 to 5,000 mm

The wide range of movement allows operators to approach loads from different directions and position them within the available workspace.

This flexibility can be particularly useful in production areas where multiple handling points or workstations are arranged around the manipulator.

Custom End Effectors for Different Loads

The lifting mechanism is only one part of a complete handling solution. The correct gripping tool is equally important, especially when handling products with different shapes, surfaces, weights, or gripping requirements.

The RA600 can be equipped with a wide variety of specially designed end effectors to match different applications.

Available gripping concepts include:

• Vacuum suction systems

• Mechanical clamps

• Pneumatic clamps

• Magnetic grippers

• Scissor grips

• Hooks

• Mandrels

• Application-specific custom tooling

The end effector can be selected according to the product geometry, material, surface characteristics, required gripping force, and handling method.

This allows the RA600 to be configured as a dedicated handling system rather than a general-purpose lifting device.

Ergonomic Handling for Operators

Heavy material handling can place considerable physical stress on operators, particularly when lifting, repositioning, or inclining products repeatedly.

The RA600 is designed to make these operations more ergonomic.

By using pneumatic assistance and suitable gripping tools, the operator can guide the load without directly supporting its full weight. This reduces the physical effort required for repetitive handling tasks and allows the operator to focus more on positioning and process control.

For production environments where the same handling operation is repeated throughout the working day, improved ergonomics can be an important factor in workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Pneumatic Drive System

The RA600 uses compressed air as its operating medium.

The recommended supply pressure is approximately:

0.7–0.8 MPa

The compressed air should be filtered to approximately 40 μm filtration accuracy, with no lubrication required.

This configuration helps maintain a clean and straightforward pneumatic supply system while reducing the need for additional lubrication equipment.

The pneumatic operating principle is particularly suitable for industrial environments where controlled lifting assistance and reliable mechanical handling are required.

Safety as a Core Design Requirement

Safety is a fundamental consideration in the design of the RA600.

The manipulator is CE certified and developed in accordance with applicable UNI EN standards, EC directives, and relevant safety requirements and markings.

The combination of mechanical design, pneumatic control, suitable tooling, and safety-related engineering is intended to provide controlled handling of heavy loads.

For each application, the gripping system and operating parameters should be properly selected according to the actual product weight, dimensions, center of gravity, gripping method, and required movement.

Main Technical Specifications

Actual working range and configuration depend on the selected manipulator version, tooling, installation method, and application requirements.

Column-Mounted or Overhead Installation

Different factories have different space and production-line configurations. The RA600 can therefore be installed in two main ways.

Column-Mounted Configuration

A column-mounted RA600 can be positioned directly within the required handling area. This configuration is suitable for dedicated workstations and production cells where a fixed floor position is available.

Overhead-Mounted Configuration

For production areas where floor space needs to remain clear, the RA600 can also be installed overhead.

This configuration can help integrate the manipulator into existing production layouts while keeping the working area beneath the equipment accessible.

The installation method should be selected according to available space, load characteristics, working radius, lifting height, and the structural conditions of the installation location.

From Standard Manipulator to Complete Handling Solution

The RA600 is not limited to a single standard gripping configuration.

Posilift can configure the manipulator with application-specific tooling based on the customer's handling requirements. This is particularly important for polysilicon and other specialized industrial applications, where products may have unusual dimensions, delicate surfaces, or specific gripping points.

The combination of:

Heavy-duty pneumatic lifting + articulated movement + customized end effector

allows the RA600 to be adapted to different handling processes without changing the fundamental manipulator platform.

Typical Application Requirements

The RA600 can be considered for heavy-duty handling operations such as:

• Lifting heavy polysilicon components

• Moving products between workstations

• Inclining or reorienting heavy products

• Loading and unloading production equipment

• Positioning components during assembly

• Repetitive heavy-load handling

• Material transfer within production cells

• Specialized industrial handling applications

The appropriate end effector should always be selected according to the characteristics of the load.

Why Choose the RA600?

The RA600 combines several important capabilities in one heavy-duty pneumatic manipulator.

Up to 1,500 kg load capacity
Designed for handling very heavy products with pneumatic lifting assistance.

Wide working range
Provides up to approximately 3,050 mm vertical lift and a working radius of up to 5,000 mm.

Flexible movement
360° continuous column rotation and 310° terminal arm rotation provide broad positioning flexibility.

Customized gripping tools
Supports vacuum, mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic, scissor, hook, mandrel, and other application-specific tooling.

Improved ergonomics
Allows a single operator to handle heavy products with significantly reduced physical lifting effort.

Flexible installation
Available in column-mounted and overhead-mounted configurations.

Industrial safety design
CE certified and developed in accordance with applicable European standards, directives, and safety requirements.

RA600: Heavy-Duty Handling with Precision and Control

For industries handling heavy and high-value products, lifting equipment needs to provide more than load capacity. It must offer controlled movement, suitable gripping, ergonomic operation, and reliable integration into the production process.

The RA600 Rigid Articulated Arm Pneumatic Manipulator combines these requirements in a heavy-duty handling platform designed for the polysilicon industry and other demanding industrial applications.

With up to 1,500 kg lifting capacity, a wide working range, flexible articulated movement, pneumatic operation, and customizable end effectors, the RA600 provides a practical way to move and position heavy products while reducing operator effort.

RA600 — Heavy-duty lifting designed around safety, precision, and operator control.