by Christian Tull | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before you buy a manipulator or redesign a workstation, prioritize the lifting tasks with the highest combination of force, awkward posture, repetition, and workflow disruption. A good ergonomic assessment does not treat every lift the same. It ranks the jobs most...
by Christian Tull | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Short answer: A custom gripper needs a full application review whenever load geometry, center of gravity, surface condition, required rotation, reach, or operator motion changes enough that payload alone no longer proves the tool will control the part safely. If the...
by Christopher Boos | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your handling problem still has unanswered questions about load presentation, reach, lift frequency, aisle space, mounting structure, or operator variability, start with an automation readiness assessment before you specify a manipulator. THEMA positions this step...
by Christopher Boos | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
A vacuum lifter is usually the right candidate for a food packaging line when operators repeatedly move sealed bags, corrugated cases, pails, or similar loads that present a consistent pick surface and the process benefits from fast pick-and-release. The decision...
by Christopher Boos | Aug 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your pneumatic manipulator is still lifting loads but operators are reporting inconsistent balance, sticking motion, air leaks, repeated stoppages, or other signs of unstable performance, the issue is usually beyond routine upkeep. Field service is the right next...
by Christian Tull | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Add preventive maintenance to a pneumatic manipulator when the unit has become a daily production dependency, when small issues keep returning, or when operators are compensating for drift, sticking motion, air issues, or changing loads. At that point, break-fix...
