Gorbel work station crane system help this pet food manufacturer take the load off their workers

Pet Food Company Takes Pain Out Of Processing Operation with work station crane.

"If you get one lost time accident, obviously that’s too many because the first thing you think of is workers being safe. Just one injury can also cost the company an awful lot of money long term."

Problem: Workers were lifting 45 lb. frozen meat slabs manually from a pallet, then had to twist and push the slabs onto a conveyor dozens of times in an 8-hour shift. Injuries and fatigue became a major problem, and the company decided to seek a more ergonomic method of moving the meat.

Solution: A Gorbel ceiling mounted work station crane with a vacuum lifter. The system features 22’ trussed runways and a 19’ bridge with 250 pound capacity, which covers the entire area where meat is dropped off and loaded onto the conveyor. A vacuum lifter with a skirt attachment allows workers to pick each piece and move it to the conveyor. Vacuum lifter can be used in many food applications. Stainless steel vacuum systems attachments are typically used for food applications.

Results: Workers realized quickly that with the help of the Gorbel work station crane, they were able to work quickly without getting tired and slowing down midway through their shift like they would by lifting manually.