Other devices
7 categories in Other devices
Automatic packaging machinery

Purpose: Increase packaging efficiency and automatically supply and seal boxes once packed

Ergonomic principles: Reduce high force and awkward postures associated with manual material handling

Photo source: Combi Packaging Systems

North America
BluePrint Automation
Combi Packaging Systems
Pearson Packaging Systems

Europe
Europe Tablet

Asia
Shanghai Zhonghe Packing Machinery Co. Ltd.
Box flap holders

Purpose: Hold box flaps down, improving access into the box

Ergonomic principles: Reduce awkward reaching postures and soft tissue compression associated with handling products in boxes

Photo source: Safecutters Inc

North America
Alkar Manufacturing
Crizaf Automation Systems
Safecutters Inc.

Casters

Purpose: Ensure that carts, chairs, and mobile material can be easily pushed or pulled with the approriate casters. Casters should be suitable for the type of flooring in the workspace.

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended minimum wheel diameter is 8"

Photo source:Darcor

North America
Darcor
The Human Solution
McMaster-Carr

Asia
Jiaxing Yingheng Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.
Patient lifts

Purpose: Enable the caretaker to lift and transport patients without straining the back

Ergonomic principles: Reduce high force and awkward postures associated with moving patients

Photo source: AliMed

North America
AliMed
American Discount Home Medical Equipment
Vancare, Inc.


Powered carts

Purpose: Aid operators in handling awkward and heavy loads and eliminate pushing, pulling, and carrying requirements

Ergonomic guidelines: Utilized to replace manual carts when travel distances are greater than 52 feet for 2-wheeled carts and greater than 108 feet for 4-wheeled carts. Powered carts reduce high force and awkward postures associated with manual material handling.

Photo source: Beacon

North America
Beacon
Hilgendorf
Lift Products


Powered material handling pusher

Purpose: Aid operators in handling awkward and heavy loads

Ergonomic guidelines: Utilized to replace manual carts when travel distances are greater than 52 feet for 2-wheeled carts and greater than 108 feet for 4-wheeled carts. Reduce high force and awkward postures associated with manual material handling.

Photo source: Nustar

North America
Appleton Mfg
Easy Movers
Nustar


Vertical carousel

Purpose: Maximize space for storage and help maintain work space organization

Ergonomic principles: Reduce high force and awkward postures associated with manual material handling

Photo source: J & D Associates

North America
J & D Associates
Karden Systems Inc.
SJF Material Handling Equipment