Wall Mount Work Station Jib Crane Case Study

Industry:

Automotive

Product:

Work Station Jib Crane

The Problem:

Removing the chuck by hand required 2 men and was causing physical injuries. The company wanted to reduce back injuries while maximizing safety and ergonomics.

Application:

Changing the chuck on a CNC machine used to machine wash water pumps.

Solution:

Wall Mounted Work Station Jib Crane with a hand chain hoist and a "C" hook.

Alternatives:

The customer first looked at a Floor Mount Work Station Jib Crane but there was not enough room between the machines for the footing required. A monorail was a second option, however the monorail did not cover the entire area.

Why the Wall Mount Work Station Jib Crane was the Smart Solution:

• -The Wall Mount Work Station Jib Crane chosen was the most cost effective and least disruptive solution.
• -It allowed the maintenance to be performed by only one person and reduced the risk of back injury.
• -With no footings, it allowed the customer to maximize their work space.