Struggling with Heavy Die Movement and Positioning? How Air-Operated Ball Lifters Can Help

Simplify heavy die changeovers and positioning with ATEC's Planeveyor Lifter PVL Series

Moving and positioning heavy dies can be challenging, particularly when installation space is limited. ATEC CO., LTD.'s Air-Operated Planeveyor Lifter (PVL Series) offers a practical solution by combining pneumatic lifting with multidirectional ball rollers.

When compressed air is supplied, the built-in pistons raise the ball rollers, lifting the workpiece by just 3 or 4 mm, depending on the model. The workpiece can then be moved in any horizontal direction. Releasing the air lowers it back onto the table.

The PVL Series is suitable for die changeovers, heavy load positioning, and workpiece transfer applications.

Lifting capacity depends on the model, operating air pressure, and number of balls contacting the workpiece. For example, the PVL55SL provides 676 N (69 kgf) per ball at 0.5 MPa. For applications requiring higher lifting capacity, the PVL55SW offers approximately twice the lifting capacity of the standard model at the same air pressure.

ATEC offers PVL-S models for square grooves and PVL-T models for T-slots, allowing engineers to select configurations suited to their equipment.

Learn more about the operating mechanism, lifting capacity calculations, and model selection in our detailed technical article.