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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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