Gorbel Case Study for zero gravity lifter--Easy Arm

We love to pass on case studies from Gorbel applications.  The Gorbel Easy Arm is perfect for so many applications where either speed or precise placement or both are required.  It can be used with custom lift devices integrated into the handle or just used with simple mechanical tooling such as the hook Gorbel provides or slings.  Read on about a recent application:

"We are a very ergonomic-minded company," said the Manufacturing Manager. "While some products may be good for the workers, they can be a tough sell when we try to convince them to use the products. The Easy Arm™ products were very easy to convince our workers to use. The introduction of the Easy Arms into the work flow tied in perfectly to the Six Sigma strategy and the efficiency of the company's work flow." 

Industry: Turbine Motor Overhaul Center 

Application: During reassembly and balance of the turbine engines, parts are called up from a vertical storage unit, loaded manually onto a cart and brought to a work bench for assembly.

Gorbel® Solution: Free Standing Easy Arm - In implementing a Six Sigma manufacturing strategy, the company installed two free standing 150-pound capacity Easy Arms to serve the individual work bays.

With this solution, productivity increased 25% and injuries have been eliminated. 

The Problem: A large overhead crane is in the area, but it is slow, bulky, and a shared resource for multiple neighboring work cells, and therefore delayed the work flow for those waiting on the crane. This prompted many workers to lift parts manually, with larger parts requiring two people to lift. Back injuries were the leading workers compensation problem for the company, and the sequencing of the work flow was not ideal. 

Why Easy Arm™ Was The Smart Solution:

• The Easy Arm™ fit beneath the existing overhead crane
• No special foundation was needed

"We are a very ergonomic-minded company," said the Manufacturing Manager. "While some products may be good for the workers, they can be a tough sell when we try to convince them to use the products. The Easy Arm™ products were very easy to convince our workers to use. The introduction of the Easy Arms into the work flow tied in perfectly to the Six Sigma strategy and the efficiency of the company's work flow."

If you would like us to help with your application give us a call at 314-766-4578 or sales@ergonomicpartners.com