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Benefits of ergonomic lifting equipment Ergonomics is the science of work. Ergonomics removes barriers to quality, productivity, and human performance by fitting products, tasks and environments to people. So what is the purpose of ergonomic lifting equipment in the workplace? Well first, it decreases the risk of injuries and illnesses. It also enhances worker productivity. And last but certainly not least, it improves the quality of work life. Ergonomic lifting equipment decreases injuries Injuries are mostly due to overexertion in lifting, pushing or pulling objects and holding, carrying or turning objects. These injuries occurred as a result of repetitive motion. This includes repetitive placing, grasping and moving objects from place to place. According to the National Safety Council, the recommend weight that men should lift is no more than 55 lbs and women no more than 35 lbs. Lifting and forceful movements along with bending and twisting in awkward postures are al...

Ergonomic Box Lifter With Portable Lifting Device A portable lifting device is ideal when you need a box lifter to move around over large areas and reach into racks to pick up goods. It is fitting for distribution centers that don't have a centralized conveyor system. The TAWI  VacuMove  box lifter with portable forklift attachment is a thoroughly proven system meeting the highest standards of functionality and safety. The suction foot on the VacuMove box lifter holds the load securely in place until it has reached the floor. The lifting tube is suspended on a swivel and can be operate in 360 degrees. An investment in a TAWI portable lifting device pays for itself as it is easy to install and can be adjusted to suit the requirements of different industries. In the above picture, the VacuCobra box lifter is mounted to a forklift. Its 3-phase vacuum pump is powered by the forklift battery. This portable lifting device is adaptable to any forklift brand and ba...

TAWI's lifting equipment is ergonomic and reliable, designed to streamline the manual handling of goods in any industry. Our lifting equipment is designed with the user in mind, because we believe in making lifting easy for everyone. Lifting Equipment for Heavy Lifting TAWI vacuum lifters can handle all types of goods, lifting up to 600 lbs. Giving everyone in the work place the power to lift this weight is a great way of increasing efficiency and flexibility in your operations. When anyone can do the heavy lifting, you avoid unnecessary down-time and secure productivity, no matter who is operating the lifting equipment.  Read More... TAWI VacuMove -  Vacuum Lifting Equipment Roll Handling Lifting Equipment Our Protema lifting equipment is easy to maneuver and push forward making it almost effortless to transport goods to the intended location. This is a great tool for mounting rolls on machine axis. Read More... TAWI Protema -  Roll Handling Lifting Equip...

Lifting equipment is dependent within the wood industry TAWI's lifting equipment is an ingenious solution to a very common problem within any wood handling industry.  Our VacuMove lifting equipment will lift sheets and panels of all material and dimensions safely. By choosing a flexible, extended handle, based on the dimensions of the panel, the operator can control the transportation at a comfortable and safe distance.  Lift wood panels using a TAWI VacuMove Tilting wood panels often involves tilting the sheet wood from a horizontal to a vertical position.  By adding an angle adapter and handle to your lifting equipment, the suction foot can grip from a horizontal position and tilt to a vertical position, a 90 degree manual tilt which uses very little manual force. Power loss does not cause any problems and our lifting equipment is ensured that the goods are lowered to the ground in a controlled manner.  The operator easily turns the panel from horizont...

TAWI USA recently exhibited our quick lifting equipment at the 2017 Pack Expo in Las Vegas. The Pack Expo unites the world of packaging and processing and is North America's largest gathering of suppliers and manufacturers of the packaging technology. The trade show offers innovations for every vertical market and sales representatives from TAWI USA were there to demonstrate our quick lifting solutions. TAWI's new  generation of Protema lifting equipment. On display was TAWI's new generation of ergonomic lifting equipment. The Protema quick lifting solution will increase efficiency, safety and ergonomics in the work place. Each are equipped with a safety mechanism ensuring that if a tool hits an object during lowering, it will stop immediately. Also, the modular construction makes it easy to adjust the lifting equipment for various applications, up to 550 lbs. The ergonomic design of the lifting equipment minimizes the strain on backs, knees and shoulders as well. T...