Key Points
6inch pneumatic gripper to grip from the core
Designed with double rotation so it was able to rotate both horizontally & vertically
Who is Abbott Diabetes?
Abbot Diabetes is a pharmaceutical company who create breakthrough products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company were ranked number one for six consecutive years in the Fortune’s Most Admired Companies list for their industry.
The Challenge:
Abbott Diabetes required a lifting aid for their 40kg, 420mm dia, 180mm deep reels from pallets to storage and then to the main production area. The main challenge was that the reel had to rotate on its axis so it could be manoeuvred into the correct position.
They contacted Advanced Handling as their Pronomic Lifting Trolley range seemed ideal for their application and after seeing the products in action, they were impressed by their manoeuvrability, quality and flexibility.
The Solution:
Initially, Advanced Handling visited the Abbott Diabetes site to assess the situation, environment and application prior to proposing a solution.
After discussions with Advanced Handling’s internal Technical Team, it was decided that a Pronomic 130P Expand & Turn Lifting Trolley was the ideal model to modify to ensure it met all Abbott Diabetes’ requirements.
Advanced Handling’s Pronomic Lifting Trolleys are ergonomically designed, extremely lightweight and easy to manoeuvre making them an ideal choice for space-restricted areas.
The Pronomic 130P Expand & Turn standard model features a 6inch pneumatic gripper which when activated, expands and lifts 60kg reels from inside the core rather than from the outside.
Abbot Diabetes’ Pronomic model was designed with a double rotation feature meaning it was able to rotate on both its horizontal and vertical axis. The pneumatic gripper rotated both 180-degrees on the frame and 180-degree around the 45-degree axis resulting in a 90-degree position change on the reel.
The Pronomic was also modified so it had low profile, wide straddle legs (835mm wide) so the lifter can access and lift the reels on the corners of the pallets.
Advanced Handling’s Pronomic solutions come as standard with spindle drive with an overload safety clutch to eliminate the risk of squeeze entrapment or the mast tilting backwards. It also has a quick change powerpack to maximise productivity and reduce downtime. The simple remote makes it easy and safe for all employees to operate.
The Benefits:
Abbott Diabetes have now removed manual handling from their reel transporting process. This has not only improved health and safety but has increased productivity making a two or three-person job a one-person task.
If you’re facing a similar challenge in your workplace, contact us on 01778 345 365 or email [email protected] & we’ll be happy to help.
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