Solution: PIVOT PRO® Provider: Gorbel Inc. Features / Benefits Provided: Reach around columns / obstructions Accessible by two conveyor lines One worker can unload 2 conveyor lines The Opportunity: A large manufacturer of flooring materials makes a considerable effort toward environmentally friendly products, using recycled and biodegradable materials in its products whenever possible. While their process was targeting environmental sustainability, it was becoming very obvious that it was not ergonomically sustainable.

The Solution: The company chose a freestanding Gorbel PIVOT PRO® articulating jib crane with a 150 pound capacity, 9-foot height under boom and 12-foot span. The PIVOT PRO® was paired with a Vaculex vacuum lifter. The articulating arm of the Pivot Pro® allowed one worker to use one product to unload two conveyor lines, while reaching around two building columns between the two conveyors.

Management was cautiously optimistic about changing the packaging process. "People typically hate change. I expect that. We introduced the PIVOT PRO® to our palletizing area, and they can’t live without it now. My employees are happy, and it makes for a much safer work environment."

Wrap up:

• Safer working environment for employees
• Less injuries to wrists and shoulders since Pivot Pro® installed

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