Metal Sheet and Sheet Metal Transportation
BPM Manipulators: Safe and Precise Handling of Metal Sheets, Plates, and Panels in Production Lines
Challenges in Metal Processing Lines
Metal sheets are heavy and have sharp edges, making manual handling risky.
Transporting them manually can cause surface scratches, deformation, and workplace accidents.
BPM Industrial Manipulators enhance safety and efficiency with fully pneumatic balancing systems.
Operators can move, orient, and load metal sheets single-handedly with minimal effort and full control.
Metal Sheet Handling Technology with BPM Manipulators
The pneumatic balancing system neutralizes the weight of the sheet, leaving the operator to only guide it.
0°–90° rotation allows precise vertical–horizontal positioning.
Vacuum, magnetic, or pneumatic gripper systems ensure scratch-free, safe handling on all metal surfaces.
Applications
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Sheet metal and laser cutting lines
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Pressing and bending lines
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CNC plate processing centers
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Assembly, welding, and packaging stations
Technical Specifications
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Load Capacity: 25 – 1,850 kg (depending on model)
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Rotation Angle: 0°–90°–180°
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Grip Type: Vacuum, magnetic, or pneumatic gripper
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Operating Principle: 100% pneumatic – no electricity required
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Installation Options: Column, ceiling, or rail-mounted
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Safety: CE certified, fully compliant with EN 14238 and ISO 12100
Twin-Rope Models – For Light and Medium Sheets
Designed for fast loading–unloading cycles and repeated handling operations.
The operator guides the sheet “weightless,” and pneumatic balancing ensures perfect stability.
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BPM Transporter – Up to 120 kg
Ideal for thin sheets and small metal panels.
Advantage: Compact, fast, and low-effort handling with vacuum or magnetic grip.
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BPM Helpful – Up to 180 kg
For medium-weight metal sheets and panels.
Advantage: 360° rotation, silent operation, high maneuverability.
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BPM Gentle – Up to 250 kg
Optimized for medium-heavy sheets in production lines.
Advantage: High stability, minimal maintenance, and fully balanced pneumatic support.
Rigid-Arm Models – For Heavy and Large Sheets
Rigid-arm BPM manipulators provide superior control for heavy, large, and unbalanced metal sheets.
The arm carries the moment load directly, ensuring vibration-free, stable movement.
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BPM Forceful – Up to 450 kg
Ideal for medium-heavy steel sheets in vertical–horizontal transfer.
Advantage: 0°–90° rotation, high precision, safe positioning.
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BPM Powerful – Up to 750 kg
For wide plates and thick metal sheets.
Advantage: Rigid arm maintains balance even at long reach.
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BPM Hercules – Up to 1,200 kg
For large metal panels and thick steel plates.
Advantage: Maximum stability, controlled movement, rigid design.
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BPM Galactus – Up to 1,850 kg
Handles the heaviest metal sheets, welded constructions, and steel blocks.
Advantage: High moment capacity, secure grip, maximum reach.
Advantages in Metal Sheet Handling
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🧭 Pneumatic balancing makes metal sheets “weightless”
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⚙️ Scratch-free handling with vacuum or magnetic grippers
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👷 Reduces operator fatigue and provides ergonomic operation
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🧲 Precise vertical–horizontal positioning (0°–90° rotation)
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🕒 Shortens loading–unloading time by up to 40%
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🛡️ CE and EN 14238 compliant safe design
Efficiency, Safety, and Precision Combined
BPM Industrial Manipulators improve operator safety, production speed, and part quality simultaneously.
They eliminate the need for manual handling, providing quiet, safe, and sustainable operations in production areas.
Locally Produced – Global Quality
Developed by Erha Engineering in Turkey, BPM Manipulators leverage over 35 years of engineering experience.
They are leaders in safe handling solutions for metal processing, machining, automotive, and defense industries.
All models are CE certified and fully compliant with EN 14238 and ISO 12100 standards.