Focus on Ergonomics
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 1/1/2005
Lift loads more than 30 inches
The Ergonomic 3000 portable scissor lift moves skids, tote boxes and other opened-bottom containers. Loads up to 3,000 pounds can be lifted up to 31½ inches. The unit is available in both manually operated and electric-powered hydraulic configurations. The manual version features a quick-lift feature for fast raising of lighter loads under 400 pounds. The electric version includes a 12-volt DC battery and automatic charger for cordless operation.
Lift-Rite Inc.
905-456-2603
www.liftrite.com
Vacuum lifter grip from two sides
The VP-Series of side-grip vacuum lifters handles loads that cannot be lifted from the top. Suitable for loading and unloading products into shipping containers or onto pallets, these below-the-hook lifters grip loads up to 15,000 pounds. Available with a wide selection of suction cups and suspensions, the lifters can be either electric- or air-powered. They can also tilt and rotate loads.
Anver Corp.
800-654-3500
www.anver.com
Scissor-lift table handles 7,000 pounds
The RediLift line of stationary and portable scissor-lift tables and tilt/turn tables is a standardized, lower-cost ergonomics solution. They are available in a range of popular configurations, and handle loads from 750 to 7,000 pounds. Standard tables feature 24-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch travel distances.
Joyce/Dayton Corp.
800-523-5204
www.joycedayton.com
Easy container access with tilt table
Wire baskets, totes, hampers and other containers can be positioned to the most comfortable height for loading or unloading parts with the Ergo-Tilt. Because lift and tilt are independently controlled, the ergonomic unit minimizes bending, reaching and stretching. As the level of parts in the container changes, operators can adjust the tilt angle up to 85 degrees and adjust the vertical travel up to 11.25 inches.
Interthor, Inc.
708-345-1270
www.interthor.com
Handle 125-pound rolls
The Ergo-Tranz roll handler eliminates the body strain normally caused from manually lifting rolls from a horizontal pallet position, turning them 90 degrees and placing the rolls in a vertical machine position. Capable of handling roll loads up to 125 pounds, this simple-to-use device is powered by a 24-volt DC battery system.
Ergotech Inc.
877-SEE-ERGO
www.ergotechinc.com
Load/unload parts comfortably
The DMT series mechanical lift positions containers so workers can comfortably load and unload parts. Because it requires neither an electrical nor pneumatic power source, the lift can be moved easily from one workstation to another. A hand lever tilt lock release with a spring return locking latch moves the unit. Capacities range from 500 to 4,000 pounds.
Pentalift Equipment Corp.
519-763-3625
www.pentalift.com
Stacker raises loads 74 inches
Available in two models featuring adjustable 25-inch and 30-inch forks, respectively, the CW25 and CW30 counterweight stackers can lift up to 1,000 pounds either 62 inches or 74 inches at 5 inches per second. Features include fork adjustments from 6½ inches to 20 inches between the wheels, 15½-inch high fork backs and a heavy-duty 12-volt deep-cycle battery.
Presto Lifts
800-343-9322
www.prestolifts.com
Adjustable-height workstations
The Ergo-Line series of adjustable-height workstations is available for a wide variety of assembly and manufacturing environments. Operators can easily change work surface height at will, enhancing productivity while reducing the risk of repetitive motion injury. Features include a 12-inch vertical range from 30 to 42 inches high, and a 330-pound capacity.
Pro-Line
800-739-9067
www.1proline.com
Large-diameter vacuum cups for heavy lifting
Large vacuum cups, available in sizes up to 15 inches and larger, fit virtually any type of vacuum equipment used for lifting and placing large or heavy items. Round, rectangular and oval shapes are offered in a variety of materials to suit most applications.
Vi-Cas Manufacturing
513-791-7741
www.vi-cas.com
Custom pallet inverter for palletized loads
West Bend pallet inverters offer capacities up to 3,000 pounds and a maximum stack height of over 9 feet for handling very large loads. Standard platform sizes handle 40 × 48 inch four-way pallets, and can be designed for larger pallet sizes and various stacking heights. Features include a hydraulic cylinder to clamp the pallet and load prior to rotation and a mast-type clamp that permits the machine to clamp loads of different heights.
Bushman Equipment
800-338-7810
www.bushman.com or www.westbendequipment.com
Low-profile lift table
A low-profile lift table accommodates a wide range of operator heights. The table can be controlled by either a free-standing pedestal control or with a foot control. Its closed height is 4.5 inches, while the extended height is 30 inches. Maximum capacity is 6,000 pounds.
Knight Industries
248-377-4950
www.knight-ind.com
Pump-up tilt cart
A pump-up tilt cart features a leveling device that returns the load to a level position by simply pumping the foot pedal with a minimal number of strokes. This allows for easy change-overs before a container load has
been emptied. It is available in 15-, 30-, 45- and 60-degree models, with capacities up to 3,000 pounds.
Topper Industrial
800-529-0909
www.topperindustrial.com
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