POWERFLEX® 3arm® handling system

Powerflex 3arm® - a synonym for flexible, smooth and ergonomic working in daily use. The multifunctional arm that does the hard work for you.

Effortless holding of machines weighing up to 60 kilograms

Working without physical exertion

Can be positioned as required

Selection of different adapter systems

The POWERFLEX® 3arm® family

Powerflex 3arm® - a synonym for flexible, smooth and ergonomic working in daily use.

In any company where employees assemble, assemble and process materials, this is usually associated with heavy, physically tiring and ergonomically unfavorable work. In the long term, this endangers health and reduces stamina and performance. The solution to these problems and work situations is offered by Fröhlich & Dörken GmbH, the specialist for handling systems for decades as your general representative in Germany.

The 3arm® series was developed to hold tools and other equipment weighing up to 60 kilograms effortlessly. In different working areas, with various different adapter systems, the 3arm® series enables you to work weightlessly, flexibly and ergonomically. Grinders, torque and impact wrenches, as well as other tools and equipment can be moved and operated easily and effortlessly.

The versatility of the 3arm® series in the assembly lines of car manufacturers, machine builders and in the aerospace industry - as well as in craft workshops and workshops for the disabled - gives this system its nickname: Multifunctional arm.

The 3arm® series impresses with its flexibility and variability. The respective tools can be used without physical effort, with little fatigue and in an ergonomically optimal working position. If the tool is moved to a different position, this is done almost weightlessly and without effort. The 3arm® series can be used either stationary at a fixed workstation or, in conjunction with the appropriate accessories, at any position within the workshop or production area.

The Powerflex handling system adapts to the existing individual local conditions. As a result, the investment costs are essentially limited to the actual product. The 3arm® series is used both in the stand-alone version and in series production. The 3arm® series is the solution for maintaining your health, strength and performance, especially when working overhead or with outstretched arms for long periods of time. The entire Powerflex 3arm family is also ideal for use in workshops for the disabled or when it comes to providing people with physical disabilities in the private sector with an adequate workplace.

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Your advantages with POWERFLEX® 3arm®

Increased productivity in the workshop or production, thanks to more efficient tool use and fewer fatigue breaks

Reduction of work-related absences and reduction of long-term health consequences

Rapid amortization of acquisition costs through increased output

Various accessories for ceiling and floor mounting

Wide range of applications, as it can be universally combined with many different tools thanks to different mounting adapters

More precise work results and consistently consistent processing quality thanks to a wide range of pre-setting and weight settings

Can be used flexibly at different work locations thanks to mounting on trolleys

Differences between the POWERFLEX® 3arm® series

POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 0

Weight range up to 35Kg

Maximum radius 925mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070mm

Torque up to 650 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 1

Weight range up to 10 kg

Maximum radius 1123mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070mm

Torque 0 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads B,BA,C,E,EA,F,G,K,N,T

Brake options L00 no brakes (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 2

Weight range up to 10 kg

Maximum radius 860mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 530mm

Torque up to 120 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads B,BA,C,E,EA,F,G,K,N

Brake options L00 no brakes (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 3

Weight range up to 35Kg

Maximum radius 1725mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070mm

Torque up to 650 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 4

Weight range up to 24 kg

Maximum radius 1555mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1340mm

Torque up to 300 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 6

Weight range up to 18 kg

Maximum radius 2095mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 669mm

Torque up to 300 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L22,L92 (see info sheet)

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POWERFLEX® 3arm® Series 7

Weight range up to 60 kg

Maximum radius 1670mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 707 mm

Torque up to 1200 Nm

Compatible mounting heads B,BA,E,A,J,L,LB,K,Q,U,Z (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L92 (see info sheet)

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The POWERFLEX® 3arm®series in detail

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 0

The 3arm® Series 0 is a swivel arm for easy operation. Three different arm lengths, all brake options and head sections offer versatility for every type of tool.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 0

Weight range from 0 - 35 kg

Maximum radius 925 mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070 mm

Torque up to 650 Nm (see info sheet)

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

This 3arm® impresses with its flexibility and variability in this smallest version with a weight range of 0 - 35 kilograms (adapter including tool).

Three different arm lengths, all brake options and head sections offer versatility for every type of tool.

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 1

The 3arm® Series 1 is the entry-level model in a series of indispensable helpers in the workplace.

Advantages of the 3arm® Series 1

Weight range from 0 - 10 kg

Maximum radius 1123mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070mm

Torque 0 Nm (see info sheet)

Compatible mounting heads B,BA,C,E,EA,F,G,K,N,T (see info sheet)

Brake options L00 no brakes (see info sheet)

This 3arm® impresses with its flexibility and variability in this smallest version with a weight range of 0 - 10 kilograms (adapter including tool).

The 3arm® Series 1 consists of a double articulated arm and a mounting adapter. The mounting adapter is used to attach various tools that are required for the respective processing purpose.

Without tools, the 3arm® Series 1 has a maximum reach of 1123 mm and a maximum vertical distance of 1.070 m.

Various mounting adapters are already being used by our customers.

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 2

- for large-scale horizontal machining

The Powerflex 3arm® Series 2, a combination of radial arm and swivel arm, each rotatable through 360 degrees, is used where the vertical height of the machining area is only of limited importance.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 2

Wide range of applications, as it can be universally combined with many different tools thanks to different mounting adapters

Increased workshop or production productivity through more efficient tool use and fewer fatigue breaks

Reduction of work-related absences and reduction of long-term health consequences

Precise work results and permanently consistent processing quality 

Rapid amortization of acquisition costs through increased output

Various accessories for ceiling and floor mounting

Can be used flexibly at different work locations thanks to mounting on trolleys

For these reasons, the first part of the articulated arm consists of a radial arm. This means that the strength of the Powerflex 3arm® Series 2 lies in processing flat workpieces from above. For example, for even grinding, polishing, drilling holes or fastening screws.

The Powerflex 3arm® Series 2 also makes it possible to work in a maximum vertical range of 0.530 m. If the mounting column is used as an option, the vertical working range can also be varied in height by up to 0.447 m, which significantly extends the reach even further. The Powerflex 3arm® Series 2 can also be adapted variably and flexibly for the use of many different tools using various mounting adapters.

The damper weight range for the 3arm® Series 2 is between 0 and 6.0 kg. Tools and mounting adapters with a maximum total weight of up to 6.0 kg can be used in vertical, horizontal and free-angle working modes. This means that a wide range of practical requirements for the respective workplace equipment can be met.

The 3arm® Series 2 is often used at stationary workstations. Thanks to the precise damper adjustment, it optimally supports the respective movement sequences and guarantees ergonomic and healthy working without great effort. The exact positioning of the almost floating tool enables optimum work results with consistent quality and significantly reduced physical strain.

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 3

- always the right solution

The 3arm® Series 3 is characterized by its wide range of variants, its maximum horizontal reach of 1.73 m, its maximum vertical distance of 1.13 m and its damper weight range of 0 - 35 kg.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 3

Weight range from 0 - 35 kg

Maximum radius 1725mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1070mm

Torque up to 650 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

With the large selection of adapters and the numerous combination options with different basic articulated arms, vertical swivel arms and brake systems, the 3arm® Series 3 can meet all requirements, whether for use at individual workstations or in series production. For this reason, Series 3 is also the best-selling model in the Powerflex 3arm® product family.

Choosing a 3arm® Series 3 opens up unimagined possibilities for handling tools of all kinds in the workshop and production area. Whether guiding heavy grinders, drilling holes with pinpoint accuracy or screwing objects into hard-to-reach places.

With the 3arm® Series 3, you get a handling system that makes your daily work considerably easier, significantly reduces fatigue and also ensures consistently high quality work results.

Where robotics is still reaching its limits or is simply too expensive as a solution, the combination of the Powerflex 3arm® Series 3 and human skills is an extremely economical alternative for optimizing processes and increasing production efficiency. At the same time, the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and long-term health consequences is reduced.

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 4

The 3arm® Series 4 has the same basic technical design as the entry-level Series 1 model, but is larger in terms of its technical details and options.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 4

Weight range from 0 - 24 kg

Maximum radius 1555mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 1340mm

Torque up to 300 Nm

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Brake options L00,L11,L22,L50,L92 (see info sheet)

The possibility of larger dimensions applies to the maximum reach, the vertical distance, the number of available mounting adapters and the damper weight range. In addition, unlike the 3arm® Series 1, this model offers a choice of four different braking options. This makes the 3arm® Series 4 a versatile handling system in the workshop and production and can be used for different processing tasks.

The 3arm® Series 4 is characterized by its generous dimensions. Thanks to the maximum reach of 1555 mm, a horizontal area of around 7 m² can be processed.

The vertical distance of the 3arm® Series 4 is 1340 mm. As with the entire Powerflex 3arm family, the respective tool can be operated without physical effort, in a health-friendly working position. If the tool needs to be moved to a different position, this can be done almost effortlessly.

The Powerflex 3arm® Series 4 is used both as a stand-alone version and as an integrated station in series production. When working with raised or outstretched arms, this 3arm® is the ideal solution to protect the health, strength and performance of your employees.

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 6

- The extravagant 3arm®

The 3arm® Series 6 is a special feature within the Powerflex family. It combines the advantages of Powerflex handling systems with those of linear technology to achieve the largest possible processing radius with a high damper weight.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 6

Weight range from 0 - 18 kg

Maximum radius 2095mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 669mm

Torque up to 650 Nm (see info sheet)

Compatible pick-up heads All (see info sheet)

Braking options

No brake L00

Pneumatic L22

Tool triggering activation L92

Thanks to the telescopic articulated arm, even hard-to-reach bolting jobs are now a thing of the past. Thanks to its large horizontal reach, the Powerflex 3arm® Series 6 is particularly suitable for work in industrial series production, where the same operations are often repeated in the same place at high cycle rates.

This could be, for example, the setting of wheel nuts in car production. Precision, production speed and production efficiency are essential for such tasks. The health of the operating personnel must always be taken into account, which is the case with the Powerflex 3arm Series 6. The floating position of the tool enables it to be positioned without great effort and can even be carried out by less strong people or people with physical disabilities

POWERFLEX® 3arm®
Series 7

- The extravagant 3arm®

The 3arm® Series 7 is a special feature within the Powerflex family. It combines the advantages of the Powerflex handling systems with up to 60 kg and 1200 Nm.

Key data for the 3arm® Series 7

Weight range from 0 - 60 kg

Maximum radius 1670mm + selected head element

Maximum vertical distance 707mm

Torque up to 1200 Nm (see info sheet)

Compatible mounting heads B,BA,E,EA,J,L,LB,K,Q,U,Z (see info sheet)

Braking options

No brake L00

Pneumatic L22

Tool triggering activation L92

Thanks to the telescopic articulated arm, even difficult-to-access bolting jobs are now a thing of the past. Thanks to the large weight capacity, the Powerflex 3arm® Series 7 is particularly suitable for work in industrial series production.

. The floating position of the tool allows it to be positioned without great effort and can even be done by less strong people or people with physical disabilities

SAFETY WARNING

3arm products are designed and manufactured with safety in mind. Heat treatment specifications exceed or meet all standards. All products manufactured are designed to function without undue safety issues when caution, common sense and proper safety practices are followed. Cutting tools and tool holders are safe to use when the appropriate application and protection guidelines are followed. Even when these precautions are taken, it is possible for fragments of a cutting tool, cutting material or holder to be projected at very high speed and cause serious personal injury. It is imperative that general safety precautions and safety goggles are worn at all times.

WARRANTY

3arm products have a full one-year warranty on the arm against manufacturer's defects. The warranty does not cover damage caused by overloading, improper use and handling or use of the arm for other than its intended use. Our warranty covers labor and parts for a period of one year.

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