EMOVEFORK™
Large load centre handling solutions
Project Overview
The Industry
A global leader in the manufacture of chemical products and silicones, required a solution to a material handling challenge between processes at their UK HQ
Core Technology
The solution was developed in computer aided design and physics engines, creating a virtual twin. The key areas of the shop floor were LIDAR scanned to accurately represent the pick and place positions.
Key Metrics & Objectives
The Challenge
Forklift trucks could not be used anymore due the risk to the operators. The alternative method of using multiple people to manually move chemical vessels on castors between process stations was slow, increased the risk of strain injuries, and limited the silicone batch sizes. This in turn limited the production throughput. Off the shelf products were not capable of handling and lifting the complex loads, nor provide the desired maneuverability in tight spaces.
The Solution
A lifter with small footprint, on the spot turning, toppling resistant and capable of handling bulky items with large load centres. Fits underneath frames, trolleys, machines or components to pick them up with modular lifting attachments and outrigger arms, giving the flexibility to move multiple components around safely, either via remote controls or manually via haptic controls with the latest safety features.
The Results
- “The maneuverability of the EMOVEFORK & ErgoMove drive system is exactly what we needed.” - MD and the Operations Manager
- Forklift trucks eliminated from the process
- 5X reduction in transfer times
- Eliminated risks of injury and fatalities
- LIDAR scans of the production cells to optimise design
- Full turnkey design and commissioned solution
- All operators trained in pallet stackers can use EMOVEFORK
- Operator feedback 100% positive
Safety Improvement
100%
Emissions Reductions
100%
Efficiency Improvement
5X
Accident Risk Reduction Year 1
100%
Operator Feedback
5/5
