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| Intended Users: | | Maintenance personnel in a shop environment |
NIOSH has developed a prototype device designed for one person to safely and effectively lift and maneuver loads up to 600 pounds for a variety of materials handling tasks in maintenance shops.
If you would like NIOSH to consider a potential use for this device or would like to collaborate in field testing, please contact:
| Specifications |
| Vehicle |
| Weight | 2500 lbs |
| Length | 64 in |
| Width-tram | 32 in |
| Width-operation | 44 in |
| Height-tram | 77 in |
| Height-operation | 97 in |
| Speed Slow | 1/2 mph |
| Speed Fast | 2 mph |
| Drive System | hydraulic |
| Gradability | 15% |
| Manipulator |
| Lifting Cap-hook | 600 lbs |
| Vertical Reach | 41 in |
| Horizontal Reach | 50 in |
| Turret Rotation | 360 deg |
| Operating System | pneumatic |
| Operating Pressure | 90 psi |
| Design Features |
| - | Mobile with multiple speeds for tramming and turning |
| - | Compact and easy to stow or transport underground |
| - | Full range of motion for ease of maneuvering objects |
| - | Lifting pressure felt by operator limited to 10 pounds |
| - | Operator positioned near lifting to control movement |
| - | Leveling and stability provided by jacks |
| - | Gripping attachments for specific tasks |
| - | Power choices: on-board battery, compressed air, or 110-V cords |
| - | Braking on lifting arm for load control |
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| Video Demonstrations |
| Specific Capabilities |
| Turrent Arm Lock (WMV, 6 MB) |
| Leveling Stabilizers (WMV, 7 MB) |
| Maneuverability (WMV, 19 MB) |
| Load Handling (WMV, 16 MB) |
| Turret Arm Break System (WMV, 10 MB) |
| Arm Range of Motion (WMV, 8 MB) |
| Lifting Controls (WMV, 11 MB) |
| All Capabilities |
| Demonstration - Motor (WMV, 21 MB) |
| Demonstration - Vice (WMV, 19 MB) |
| All capabilities (WMV, 33 MB) |
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