Manipulators

  

PaR Systems' manipulator systems have served the nuclear industry hot cell operators worldwide since the early 1960s. With several hundred systems in the field, "It's a PaR" is generic terminology for a remotely operated manipulator system. The PaR Systems M3000 and M6000 are simple rugged manipulator arms with payloads up to 400 pounds (181 kg.). Applications range from hot cell utility and process operation to retrieval and waste packaging. Deployment is mainly by overhead mounting or wall mounting of transporters. Other options are vehicle and pedestal mounting.

There are two basic PaR Systems Manipulator systems, the M3000 and M6000. The M3000 has a payload of up to 150 pounds and the M6000 payload is up to 400 pounds in any hand position. They are inherently radiation resistant and can be washed down for decontamination. They come with a simple gripper or a range of wrist mounted tooling including torque and impact tools, hook hands, grinders, saws and other devices. Control options include finger switches or joystick type controls.

PaR Systems provides new and replacement M3000 and M6000 manipulator systems as well as upgrades, modifications and repair services. The M3000 and M6000 are maintained using simple toolbox tools. Most users perform routine maintenance themselves.