Pneumatic manipulator

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Overview
The ATIS pneumatic bag manipulator (pneumatic weight balancer) neutralizes the perceived weight of jute, plastic, paper and composite bags through pneumatic compensation, enabling precise, natural and nearly weightless handling by the operator.

Technology and working principle
The system uses pneumatic compensation as a continuous assistance mechanism across the handling cycle, providing smooth vertical and horizontal motions and precise position control.

Main assisted operations

• Bag gripping
• Lifting
• Translation
• Positioning
• Load release

Tooling and adaptability
Quick-change end-of-arm tooling allows the ATIS manipulator to be rapidly equipped with grippers adapted to bag material (jute, plastic, paper, composites) and to specific production layouts, enabling one lifter to cover multiple tasks.

Benefits and advantages

• Reduces operator physical effort
• Improves workstation ergonomics
• Increases safety during load handling
• Enhances productivity
• Reduces heavy manual handling
• Improves precision in gripping and release
• Handles different bag types with a single system

Typical applications

• Food industry — handling flour, sugar, coffee, cereals and ingredients
• Chemical industry — powders, granules and packaged products
• Pet food — feed bags and animal nutrition
• Plastics — granules, compounds and raw materials
• Agriculture — seeds, fertilizers and agricultural products
• Logistics and warehouses — loading, unloading and palletizing

Operational highlights
The manipulator focuses on eliminating physical effort throughout the handling cycle while enabling precise positioning and controlled release to improve operator safety and process repeatability.

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Technical specifications

• Brand: ATIS
• Product type: pneumatic bag manipulator / pneumatic weight balancer
• Operating principle: pneumatic compensation
• Quick-change end-of-arm tooling for jute, plastic, paper and composite bags
• Assisted operations: gripping, lifting, translation, positioning, release
• Intended for: improving ergonomics, safety and productivity