This article is sponsored by Gorbel®, a provider of cranes, ergonomic lifting equipment, fall protection, warehouse solutions, and more.
Technology is transforming the material handling industry, but not every invention can successfully integrate mechanization with daily tasks performed by skilled workers. To address this challenge, New York-based manufacturer of overhead lifting solutions, Gorbel®, offers the G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device for companies looking to protect their people and their profits.
Engineered with ergonomics in mind, the G-Force® bridges the gap between manual and automated robotic systems while promising a user-friendly boost in productivity. Its intuitive and highly responsive handling reduces the potential for product damage and job site injuries.
To further prove its performance, a comprehensive third-party study conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology revealed that the G-Force® consistently outperformed traditional lifting methods such as air balancers and vacuum lifters.
“Researchers conducted a series of trials that tracked an operator’s heart rate while they completed a variety of real-world tasks, such as palletizing a stack of 45-lb weights. The G-Force® allowed operators to move a higher quantity of products and expend less energy in every trial,” says Pooja Sinha, product marketing manager at Gorbel®. “In pick-and-place scenarios that required a high degree of placement accuracy, the device’s Float Mode feature demonstrated unparalleled precision and control.”
The study also revealed that repetitive-motion injuries and worker fatigue among those using the G-Force® were virtually eliminated, making tasks like palletizing significantly safer and more cost-effective. Because it allows for highly controlled movements, the G-Force® mitigated scrap costs and the potential for product damage. The device’s superior inertia management redirected heavy loads with little to no effort from the operator, especially in comparison to traditional lifting methods.
Automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturing are just a few of the industries that benefit from the intelligent G-Force® lifting device by Gorbel®. It allows you to experience the future of materials handling without disrupting your workforce.
Read the full research study here.
