Generally, main interest of managers is productivity, but considering ergonomics at all times is also a great productivity improvement. Of course, first purpose of ergonomics is that the people and machines interact most efficiently and safely.
To be efficient, the machine must be easy to use and as comfortable as possible for continuous operation (one shift). On wheel building, the more demanding task is wheel lacing. This first working station is also strategical as it defines performance of the whole wheel building line.
On wheel lacing operation, the balance of gesture is a key point. It enables productive work all day long and on a long term perspective it reduces tremendously the risk of RSI : Repetitive strain injury. With our lacing machines, operator works back straight, shoulders parallel to the machine with balanced movements for both left and right arm and hand. The operator can work seated or standing which is our recommendation with possible use of a standing stoll. A manager willing to avoid working diseases should always consider RSI in overall machine performance evaluation.
The second improvement point is the layout around the lacing machine. A balanced design of the machine, opened on both left and right side enables to fit easier in your workshop. An operator can receive rims and hubs from left side and deliver laced wheel on right side or vice-versa. Operator’s access to the machine is also fast, easy and with small footprint, our lacing machines can accommodate with reduced floorplan.
Mach 1 offers speed and ergonomics with innovating solutions to reduce the cost per wheel. It is not over, come and visit us to find out more.