In modern, fast-paced industrial settings, efficiency and ergonomics aren’t mere buzzwords. They are crucial elements to enhance safety and productivity. Various powerful tools help achieve these goals, but one that’s perhaps overlooked the most, and yet is significantly powerful, is the support arm system.
Support arm systems are made from high grade aluminum (AL 6000) suitable for light, medium, and heavy loads. These systems are designed to hold and position control panels, HMIs (human-machine interfaces), and industrial monitors, transforming how operators interact with machinery and workstations. You can customize them for compatibility with different types of machinery, such as CNC machines, SPMs requiring HMIs for their operation, etc.
Swiftin is delighted to bring in Armendus Support Arm Systems that are engineered for flexibility, strength, and precision, making them indispensable across industries.
What Is a Support Arm System?
A support arm system is a modular mechanical structure. It helps mount and adjust control devices, HMIs, and monitors for optimal working positions. These systems typically have aluminium profiles, joints, and mounting elements. You can configure them to suit specific operational needs.
At Swiftin, we offer three types of support arm systems, each having a contemporary look and modular structure, along with an operator arm length of 1 meter.
- ARM050 Support Arm can handle payloads of up to 50 kg.
- ARM080 Support Arm can deal with payloads of up to 80 kg.
- ARM130 Support Arm can handle larger loads of up to 130 kg.
All these support arm systems have a coating of RAL 7035 Light Gray paint, which provides them with a sealing feature. Additionally, we can customize the color based on our customer’s needs.
What Are the Major Benefits of Support Arm Systems?
1. Ergonomic Access to Controls
Modern-day operators in industrial environments often need to interact with machines from different angles, distances, and heights. Support arm systems help in the optimized positioning of control panels, HMIs, and monitors.
Since they are located exactly where needed, operators can easily and smoothly access these devices (control panels, HMIs, etc.), which reduces physical strain and improves workflow. This ergonomic advantage causes fewer injuries and offers greater comfort during long shifts.
2. Modular, Flexible, and Versatile Design
Support arm systems are highly customizable. You can rotate, extend, tilt, or lock them into place depending on the task at hand. Due to such flexibility, these systems are ideal for dynamic environments like packaging units and assembly lines.
Additionally, support arm systems are available for light, medium, and heavy loads, with mounting options for ceilings, floors, walls, and machines. This facilitates customized setups to fit specific spatial and application needs.
3. Enhanced Quality and Precision with Reduced Downtime
For industrial tasks that need high accuracy, support arms provide a stable, vibration-resistant mount for cameras, robotic tools, and inspection equipment. This minimizes rework, decreases errors, and improves overall product quality.
If your business processes involve repetitive tasks that cause fatigue in your employees, you can put automated support arm systems to work and benefit from performance without fatigue. Since some systems come equipped with integrated diagnostics to predict maintenance needs, they can help decrease unexpected stoppages, thus reducing downtime.
4. Load Capacity, Durability, and Modular Components
Support arm systems are typically made from high-grade materials like powder-coated steel or anodized aluminum, helping them withstand harsh industrial conditions. Even in demanding environments, they offer high load-bearing capacity (up to 130 kg for 1 meter of operator arm length, as in Swiftin’s products), vibration resistance, and long-term reliability.
By combining and reconfiguring modular components, such as individual arm sections, end effectors, and joints, support arm systems can be modified cost-effectively to suit specific production lines or evolving tasks.
5. Space Optimization
You can mount support arms directly to walls or existing machinery, eliminating the need for bulky, floor-standing consoles. Some systems even come with ceiling-mounted beams, helping keep your floor clear. Additionally, the modular nature of these systems allows for a wide array of configurations using standard components, which can be customized to suit specific spatial requirements.
By freeing up valuable space, these systems help improve safety by reducing trip hazards while enhancing the overall organization of the workstation.
Final Thought
Support arm systems are more than mechanical accessories. They are your industrial environment’s strategic tools that boost productivity, safety, and comfort. Whether you are upgrading an existing workspace or designing a new one, integrating a support arm system can make a significant difference.
Explore the full range of support arm systems offered by Swiftin and discover how they can take your industrial operations to the next level, literally and figuratively.