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Topic: Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the applied science that seeks to improve the design and function of tools and other objects used by people. In materials handling proper ergonomics improves safety, too.


Crown Matting: Workers-Delight corrugated rubber mat
The Workers-Delight corrugated rubber mat features a slip-resistant coating on the underside of the mat, providing greater traction and control on smooth surfaces for increased safety. To reduce worker fatigue...

Vi-Cas Manufacturing: Range of Replacement Vacuum Cups
A range of replacement vacuum cups are offered for ergonomic lifters, including those used for lifting heavy and bulky objects. Round, rectangular or oval cups are stocked for immediate shipment...

Ergotronix: Ergo-I Lift Column
The Ergo-I lift column provides smooth, quiet, precise vertical lifting in a variety of lift height and load capacities, ranging up to 1,200 pounds. Versatile and self-contained, the compact column is...

Anver: Vacuum tube lifter
A vacuum tube lifter that can be modified with a range of pick up heads allows one person to safely handle cardboard shipping boxes and cartons weighing up to 400 pounds....

Vestil Manufacturing: PEL Quick Lift line
Offered in four models to handle load weights from 125 to 400 pounds, the PEL Quick Lift line can be outfitted with a variety of attachments to handle a range of load...

Kinetic Technologies: Line of Material Handling Lifts
A line of lifts supports the ergonomic raising and lowering of small and large carts and portable workstations. The lifts can be powered by pneumatic or hydraulic control and come...

Pentalift Equipment: E Series scissor lift table
To accommodate building obstructions, such as vertical columns, an E-shaped lift table for personnel allows the unit to be placed as close as necessary to production machinery for monitoring and...

Verti-Lift: New line of scissor lift tables
With lifting capacities from 2,000 to 6,000 pounds and a tilt range up to 60 degrees, a new line of scissor lift tables integrate tilt, turn and convey capabilities with height adjustment to...

Entrematic: C-Class high-volume/low-speed (HVLS) fan
Offered in eight different standard color options—as well as special patterns colors for customization of wingtips, motor housing and all other visible components—the C-Class high-volume/low-speed (HVLS) fan�...

Cree LED Lighting: CXB Series High Bay LED Fixture
The CXB Series High Bay LED fixture was created as a replacement for traditional HID and multi-lamp fluorescent high-bay luminaires already installed in warehouses. The lighting provides 18,000 to 24,000 median lumen...

Wieland Electric: Selos WRT series line of high-current ring-lug terminals
The selos WRT series line of high-current ring-lug terminals has been expanded with new sizes capable of accommodating conductors up to 600 kcmil with ratings up to 510 amperes/1,000 volts. To provide...

Fairbanks Scales: Driver-Assist System for Vehicle Weighing and Identification
A complete driver-assist system automates vehicle weighing and identification at landfills, recycling plants, and other waste- and recycling-focused materials handling applications. Through simple, seamless acquisition and integration of weight data,...

GE Lighting: Albeo AHH1 Series LED Luminaire
The Albeo AHH1 series LED luminaire for high- and low-bay lighting installations is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D rated fixture for hazardous locations. Ideal for...

Dialight: DACS Lighting Control Platform
The DACS control platform allows for commissioning, grouping and scheduling of the lights and sensors. It controls, monitors and manages lighting at the fixture, zone, facility and enterprise-wide level with...

Kaivac Cleaning Systems: AutoVac Floor Scrubbing System
Affordable, the AutoVac floor scrubbing system by Kaivac cleans floors as quickly and simply as an autoscrubber. Features include a 10-gallon fresh water tank, drop down pad and frame for...

Cynergy Ergonomics: Custom-engineered vacuum lifters
A vacuum lifter raises and rotates items weighing up to 200 pounds to facilitate final assembly in a fast, safe and more ergonomic fashion. Also ideal for palletizing and packaging applications,...

Verti-Lift: Full line of work positioners
A full line of hydraulic, pneumatic and battery-powered work positioners improves ergonomics and product positioning by lifting and rotating loads. The units eliminate reaching and other unnecessary operator movements (during...

MyGoPet: GoPET Personal Electric Transportation Scooter
Offered as a replacement for golf carts, personnel transporters and forklifts, the GoPET personal electric transportation scooter for warehouse applications can be used for order picking, maintenance, supervision, inventory control,...

Absolute E-Z Up: E-Z Climber stair climber
The E-Z Climber stair climber moves heavy and/or bulky objects from room to room, up stairs, up or down steep slopes, or loading into or off of a vehicle....

Mettler-Toledo, LLC: Line of Wrapping and Weighing Solutions
A line of wrapping and weighing solutions for self-service, counter and grocery backrooms offers robust integration capabilities into existing enterprise systems. Offerings include the 800 series of backroom wrapping and labeling...