Towline Cart reduces repetitive stress injuries.
Press Release Summary:
SI Auto-Height Cart adds onboard intelligence and automated ergonomic-adjustment capabilities to LO-TOW® in-floor towline cart. RF communication with PLC controller is incorporated to facilitate assembly workflow and adjust work to proper ergonomic settings. RF transmitter reads worker's ID and adjusts incoming cart to required height and work position.
Original Press Release:
SI Systems Improves LO-TOW® Cart Systems with On-Board Intelligence, Ergonomic Interface
EASTON, Pa., Dec. 2, 2003 -- SI Systems, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of horizontal transportation and automated order fulfillment solutions, today announced the availability of the SI Auto Height Cart, which adds onboard intelligence and automated ergonomic adjustment capabilities to the LO-TOW® in-floor towline cart to improve worker efficiency and reduce potential repetitive stress injuries.
The new technology incorporates radio frequency (RF) communication with a PLC controller on each towline cart to facilitate assembly workflow, and automatically adjust work to proper ergonomic settings. A worker logs into a workstation and records his/her ID, which stores his/her ergonomic information. An in-cart RF transmitter, which directs workflow through the plant, reads the ID and adjusts the incoming cart to the proper height and work position.
The Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, Pa., has increased worker efficiency and reduced stress and/or lifting-related injuries by using the SI Auto Height Cart.
Manually adjusting the height and position of the carrier takes time and often doesn't get done properly. With the new system workers are more comfortable and able to work more effectively. LO-TOW® is an in-floor towline conveyor that moves carts through a distribution center or manufacturing facility using a powered chain installed into the floor and flush with the surface.
About SI Systems
SI Systems supplies materials handling solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs for manufacturing, order fulfillment, and distribution. SI offers turnkey support, including consultative selling, systems engineering, controls and software, manufacturing, project management, installation, training, and 24 / 7 / 365 customer support. For more information on SI Systems, please visit the company Web site at www.sihs.com or call, 800-523-9464.
