Gorbel's New Higher Capacity G-Force Lifting Device Lightens Load for Cylinder Manufacturer

A hydraulic cylinder maker is using Gorbel's new higher capacity 1320 lb G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device to help employees avoid shoulder and back injuries.

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Gorbel's New Higher Capacity G-Force Lifting Device Lightens Load for Cylinder Manufacturer

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 21, 2009 --A hydraulic cylinder maker is using Gorbel’s new higher capacity G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device to help employees avoid shoulder and back injuries. Best Metal Products is a Michigan-based hydraulic cylinder manufacturer. As their business grew, so did the size of their product.

“We were regularly making cylinders that were topping out at around 600 pounds,” said Matt Malfroid, Quality & Training Supervisor for Best Metal Products. “Now we expanded our product offering to include cylinders that are 8 to 10 feet long, and they weigh more than 1,000 pounds.”

Problems:
• Cylinder weight had nearly doubled in size through the years
• Multiple people were lifting the cylinders by hand
• Back injuries and stressed, strained shoulders were common

Solution:
Best Metal Products purchased a new 1320 lb capacity G-Force® Q model with Float Mode. It was integrated with a high capacity magnet to grip parts. The G-Force® was installed onto an existing Gorbel Work Station Crane with a 2,000 pound capacity aluminum bridge. The G-Force® was previously only available in capacities to 660 lbs, and Best Metal Products purchased one of the first 1320 lb units.

Results:
Management was very pleased with how quickly workers adapted to the G-Force®. The employees were also very happy with the unit, which now allows any operator the ability to lift even the heaviest cylinder. “Control is the big thing,” said one operator. “Once I lock onto the part with the magnet, I can lift it, rotate it or put it in float mode to position it onto the clamp exactly where it needs to be.”

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