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Posted by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.


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Mentor Telescopic Rigid Column Vertical Masts by ELS can help move heavy loads safely.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has a history of helping manufacturing facilities and warehouses find the perfect lifting solutions for their needs. Whether it is an overhead lifting system or a new transfer cart, anytime a company needs assistance in this area, ELS is available to help.

One recent example involved an engine-assembly facility that required an overhead lifting system to carry heavy loads throughout its facility. Once again, ELS provided the right solution.

Lifting requirements for worker safety

This company was in the market for a system that would allow loads of up to 1,000 pounds to stay controlled throughout the required five to eight feet of vertical lift stroke. Although the company was familiar with electric chain, wire rope, and other traditional hoists, it needed an alternative overhead lifting system because of specific controlled lifting requirements for worker safety; it also wanted to prevent any product damage during assembly.

When ELS entered the picture, it recommended its own series of Mentor Telescopic Rigid Column Vertical Masts, or RCVMs. These products have custom trolleys that mount onto any double-girder overhead bridge crane. They also have multiple telescopic sections that extend and retract to provide a true vertical lift and smooth, controlled travel during the lifting stroke.

The company mounted the RCVMs to free standing cranes with double-girder bridges, to allow for a rectangular area of coverage in multiple work stations. Their telescopic sections could extend to a variety of lengths, which complied with the company’s requirement for different lifting heights at different assembly operations. The RCVMs also had slewing bearings that enabled end-of-arm tooling – designed by the company to suit every assembly operation – to be rotated and mechanically braked to hold it at the desired rotation.

In addition, a servo motor and programmable controller were selected to provide vertical travel. The servo system allowed for a float-mode function to let workers control the lift-assist movement precisely. This helped to prevent product damage and worker injury.

The system worked well, and the company is still moving heavy loads smoothly and safety, thanks to ELS.

To learn more, contact ELS.


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Posted by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.


With over 40 years of experience, Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. provides standard & custom overhea... Read more

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