Konecranes introduces ergonomic aluminum workstation crane system

Springfield, Ohio – The ergonomic XA Aluminum Workstation Crane System helps employees reduce cumulative trauma from repetitive lifting motions.

The growing focus on delivering assistance for lighter capacity lifting began picking up steam in the automotive industry, where internal policies suggested that loads over 25 lb required a lift assist. Automakers soon saw the value of reducing cumulative trauma based on repetitive lift motions. Today, this mindset has expanded into many other businesses. The trend stems from increasing awareness that a well-designed lifting assist reduces both workplace injuries and product damage, along with improving worker productivity and morale.

XA aluminum enclosed track workstation has a low acquisition cost, bolts together, and can be used with a manual or electric chain hoist or an ATB AirBalancer. The system is also highly adaptable – the customer can easily take it down and move it or expand by adding extensions.

XA’s aluminum framework operates with 50% less rolling resistance than steel I-beam systems, allowing many tasks to be accomplished with push/pull trolleys rather than with motorized drives. This can provide savings in equipment, maintenance upkeep and electricity costs. The XA Profile is 50% lighter than traditional steel runway systems, making it easier to move and also very quiet.

Source: Konecranes Inc.