Forklift Attachment lends total visibility to spool load.
May 8, 2007 -
Custom-designed for specific interfaces, spool handler forklift attachment enables precision pick-up and placement of 125-650 lb spools. Product lets operator see where spool is located, even 18 ft in air, via camera mounted in nose of spool handler and video screen mounted on forklift. Operation is accomplished by watching video feed and utilizing joystick on forklift. Eliminating need for spotter assistance, product lends to productivity and worker safety.
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Original Press release
Paxton Engineering, Inc.
4946 Watt Ave., Suite 16
North Highlands, CA, 95660
USA
Spool Handler Gives this Fork Lift a Vision for Safety
Paxton Engineering has developed a spool handler attachment for fork lifts, which allows the operator to actually "See" where the spool is located, even 18 feet in the air. This allows for the precision placement of spools by watching a video monitor and utilizing a joystick right on the forklift. This has resulted in both increased productivity and worker safety.
1. The handler can pick up and place spools ranging in size from 125 lbs to 650 lbs. The handler as shown is currently being used in the carbon fiber industry and appears to have a broader application, based on the increased safety, ergonomic advantages of the unit and the production speed enhancement.
2. Vision comes from a camera actually mounted in the nose of the spool handler, which sends a picture to a video screen mounted on the forklift near the operator.
3. The operator is able to use this camera to locate the spool, pick it up, and place it in its intended location (in this case a creel for processing carbon fiber) without the assistance of a "spotter" on the ground. This has reduced workforce requirements, as well as reduced risk in the workplace.
4. Each unit is designed for the specific interface with each forklift and is a custom item integrated into the forklift system. For further information contact Paxton Engineering at 916-344-7511 or email at paxton@paxtonengineering.com
Paxton Engineering has been developing prototype material handling systems and equipment since 1973. Paxton has provided custom robotics for many industry leaders. (See our website - axtonengineering.com)
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