LodeArm®
Positech's pneumatic LodeArm® lightweight manipulator provides excellent maneuverability of payloads up to 275 pounds, increasing worker's capacity to perform physically stressful, repetitive lifting tasks.
Easily adjustable to fit almost any work cell, Positech's LodeArm is a high-capacity lift system in a compact package. Great for low headroom applications, this manipulator provides rigid support and reach-in capability.
The LodeArm is available in four model configurations. It provides up to 54 inches of vertical lift and flexible mounting options.
The LodeArm II is a lightweight, low headroom, trolley mounted solution specially suited for servicing large work cells.
For Performance and Quality
- Lightweight and easy to position
- Pistol Grip Metering Controls lift and lower for ease of operation
- Optional balance controls allow an operator to achieve critical load positioning by hand, without activating up/down valve
- 360° continuous main post rotation
- End-of-arm rotating axis has up to 5,000 inch pounds of end-of-arm moment loading
- Pneumatically operated, requires clean dry input pressure
- Precision bearings and thrust washers at rotation axes for smooth motion and long life
- Adjustable friction brakes on all rotation axes allowing the operator to set arm motion for ease of operation
- Standard pistol grip or optional ergonomic twist grip controls
- Mounting Options: overhead, trolley, pedestal, wall mount, column, machine or mobile/portable base
Positech Advantages
- 5:1 design factor minimum on all structural components
- Pilot operated lock valve on lift cylinder and gripper cylinders prevent downward arm movement and loss of payload if supply pressure is interrupted
- Gripper Safety Circuitry available, prevents accidental release of unsupported payloads
- Lost Load Cylinder is a separately sealed hydraulic device that protects the operator from any sudden, uncontrolled upward motion of the manipulator arms
- Parallel linkage arms allow end-effector to remain parallel to the floor
- Minimum Lift Circuit is standard, allowing controlled downward movement of payload
- Floor mounted pedestal provided with concrete anchor bolts, mounting hardware and leveling jacks for ease of installation (No grout required)
- Does not require an air lubricator
- Complies with CE and other National Standards
Technical Specifications
| Model | Maximum Lift Capacity* lbs (kg) |
Reach in (mm) |
Maximum Lift |
| LA3030 | 275 (125) |
67-120 (1702-3048) |
54 (1372) |
| LA4500 | 275 (125) |
67-120 (1702-3048) |
38 (965) |
| LAII3030 | 275 (125) |
41-61 (1041-1549) |
54 (1372) |
| LAII4500 | 275 (125) |
41-61 (1041-1549) |
38 (965) |
Requires 90 psi (6.21 BAR) clean, dry air to operate at capacity
*Maximum capacity at 36" lift arm length. Includes payload and end-effector: increasing arm length reduces payload capacity