Industrial Manipulator Models
There are six basic models of manipulator, named by the moment capacity at Axis 1 (the “shoulder”).
| Manipulator Model | Maximum Moment Axis #1 | Payload (End Effector + Part) | Reach (Axis #1 to mEE+PART) |
| TA5 | 15,000 in*lbs | 120 lbs | 6-8 ft |
| M25 | 25,000 in*lbs | 150 lbs | 8-10 ft |
| M35 | 35,000 in*lbs | 150 lbs | 9-11 ft |
| M60 | 60,000 in*lbs | 330 lbs | 9-11 ft |
| M120 | 120,000 in*lbs | 770 lbs | 10-12 ft |
| M200 | 200,000 in*lbs | 1200 lbs | 11-14 ft |
| The lengths for Arm 1 Arm 2 increase in increments of 10″ are available on-the-shelf. |
| Both arms are typically available on-the-shelf in sizes |
| 50″ |
| 60″ |
| 70″ |
| 80″ |
| 90″ |
| Model | Base plate Size ‘B’ | 1st Axis Height | Axis 2 Offset |
| TA5 | 20″ x 20″ | N/A | 4.125″ |
| M25/M35 | 30″ x 30″ | 41″ | 5″ |
| M60 | 38″ x 38″ | 42″ | 5.25″ |
| M120 | 48″ x 48″ | 43″ | 7.375″ |
| M200 | 48″ x 48″ | 43″ | 8.25″ |
Roll-handler end effector above, with roll mandrel, 90 degree rotate, and vertically sliding handlebars. Controls are 100% pneumatic.
Industrial Manipulators in Action
TA5 manipulator equipped with a tooling gripper by Givens Lifting Systems Inc.
M25 manipulator with a custom Arm 2 and an end effector for gripping cutters in a machining center
M35 manipulator floating a car door by Givens Lifting Systems Inc.
M35 manipulator with 90º degree tilt roll handler by Givens Lifting Systems Inc.
M60 manipulator gripping a truck component
M120 manipulator with a very long reach by Givens Lifting Systems Inc.
M120 manipulator at NASA at Kennedy Space Center
M60 manipulator with Instrument Panel
