Caljan Rite-Hite Lifts Safety Levels
New from Caljan Rite-Hite is the Vaculex ParceLift, a vacuum lifting device that helps operators lift heavy parcels on and off conveyors. By reducing the effort required, the Vaculex ParceLift enables operators to work longer and more efficiently, and reduces the likelihood of them suffering strain injuries, known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
MSDs are common in the UK, affecting one million people each year. Caused by poor lifting techniques or repetitive movement, they are often severe or long-term, endangering an employee’s health. Associated costs, including lawsuits, lost productivity, rehabilitation, and training replacement staff, are high. Caljan Rite-Hite’s Vaculex ParceLift actively helps the operator lift the load, so that undue exertion and incorrect lifting techniques are avoided.
Mike Hilton, Caljan Rite-Hite’s UK Managing Director, is delighted with the product; “A recent study revealed operators lifting 10kg parcels from the floor to waist height, ten times a day, are in danger of injury. If operators lift weights of 35kg ten times a day, the risk is severe and employers should take immediate action. The Vaculex ParceLift is easy to install, and an ideal safety solution. It ensures employee welfare and maximises productivity.”
The Vaculex ParceLift comprises a vacuum system with a suction cup supported by an overhead swing arm. To lift a parcel, the operator positions the suction cup against it. A pump then creates a vacuum in the cup that “sticks” it to the parcel. The parcel is then lifted and moved using the power assisted swing arm, without any physical exertion by the operator.
An ergonomic handle incorporates all controls, allowing the operator to pick up, move and release an item as required. The swing arm is strong but light, and provides smooth movement with no resistance. The Vaculex ParceLift is an ideal accessory to SAFETrack, Caljan Rite-Hite’s telescopic conveyor system. It can be factory fitted or retrofitted to existing Caljan Rite-Hite machines.
Mike continued; “Caljan Rite-Hite’s Vaculex ParceLift is good news for companies that want to improve efficiency and increase safety at loading bays. A well-built, reliable product, it recovers investment costs within a short time. The Vaculex ParceLift reduces manual handling requirements and the risk of employee injury.”
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