There are four types of power supply available for an industrial manipulator:
Pneumatic:
Pneumatic manipulators are often used for heavy loads.
Pneumatic manipulators are also often used in ATEX environments as they greatly limit the risk of explosion and fire.
Hydraulic:
Hydraulic manipulators can handle heavier loads than other types of industrial manipulators.
They are slower and less accurate however.
Electric:
Electric manipulators allow for better ergonomics and offer greater precision of movement than other types of manipulators.
Please note: they are prohibited in ATEX zones.
Manual:
Manual manipulators offer more fluid movement and highly accurate positioning.
Their speed is limited, however, and the loads they can handle are lower than hydraulic manipulators.
