This unit was designed for a company that reconditions computer monitors. The AiroLift has 250 lbs maximum capacity, off-center loading and 59″ of vertical lift available. The attachment incorporates a 90° upender and a 360° manual swivel at the cup (with locks), for proper product orientation and inspection. The sequence of operation is to pick up the monitor (by screen), from a “cut” box, rotate for inspection and proper orientation and then place on work table. An ergonomic control handle in included. Are there applications in your territory?
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Producer Increases Efficiency, Productivity, And Safety With Lift Assist Industrial Manipulator
Case Study
by Richard Hunt
The Client and Its Challenge:
This global diversified and innovative technology producer of thousands of products in dozens of diverse markets manually lifted, handled, and packed heavy, pressure-sensitive rolls of consumer labels for shipment. Each shift handled a couple hundred rolls, ranging from 50 to 250 pounds each, exposing the workers to potential back injury and the company to subsequent costly workers’ compensation claims.
The AiroLift Solution:
An AiroLift industrial manipulator lifting device was custom designed with adjustable capacities to lift, upend, and lower pressure-sensitive rolls ranging in size, diameter, and dimensions.
Our AirOlift specialist remained on-site during installation and start-up and conducted a training course to demonstrate use of the equipment and the best practice for efficient operation and injury prevention.
The Results:
A review of the new process using the AiroLift lifting system showed that productivity was up 40% in comparison to the previous method of manual roll handling. In increased productivity alone, a study showed that the company’s investment into the AiroLift lift assist industrial manipulator was returned in about two years.
In a recent interview, the maintenance manager of the facility had this to say about the industrial manipulator that he originally purchased nearly a decade ago, “We’ve had no breakdowns… It’s a workhorse that helps our operations lift product as safely and productively as possible. I can’t imagine operating without it”. He added that “it has saved wear and tear on (their) people and boosted morale”. Since installing the original custom designed lift assist industrial manipulator, the plant has eliminated lift-related injuries in that part of the plant process.
If you’re interested in how you, too, can improve efficiency, productivity, and safety with an industrial manipulator lift assist device, call us at 800-605-8612 for a free, no obligation consultation or site visit. To see some examples of our products in use, visit www.airolift.com
AiroLift with a Special Clamping Attachment
Industry: | Printer/Electronics | Attachment: | Special/Clamping |
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Capacity: | 250 lbs. | Vertical Lift: | 48″ |
Clamping Range: | Two Different Laser Pointers |
Brief Description: This unit was manufactured for quick cycle times. Clamping pads automatically adjust gripping location so not to damage product. Constructed of aluminum and stainless steel this unit also has a safety system to protect against catastrophic air loss and safety interlocks to prevent the operator from releasing the load while lifting. The unit was designed to lift laser printers and slowly lower into a box. the ergonomic handle/control panel stays within operator’s ergonomic range and is adjustable for different height personnel.