Case Study

Bespoke Roll Lifter solution for GKN Aerospace

GKN needed a compact, ergonomic solution to move 200kg material rolls from storage to printing. A custom lifter boosted operational efficiency across the aerospace production process.

Case Study:

Bespoke Roll Lifter solution for GKN Aerospace

Client:

GKN Aerospace

Product:

RL Long Roll

Bespoke Roll Lifter solution for GKN Aerospace

GKN needed a compact, ergonomic solution to move 200kg material rolls from storage to printing. A custom lifter boosted operational efficiency across the aerospace production process.

Customer

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering company specialising in advanced aerospace components and systems for commercial and military aircraft.
Challenge:

GKN approached us with an issue handling long rolls of various material type, as existing generic products on the market did not meet their specific needs.

Their requirements were to collect rolls from a storage A-frame, transport them across the premises to a 'Desi table' printing machine for consumption. The solution needed to be compact enough to fit through a doorway with height and width restrictions, while retaining an appropriate lifting and lowering mechanism.

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Solution:
We worked with GKN to develop a bespoke roll lifter tailored around their requirements, with an ergonomic design and user-friendly features.
The key specification included the ability to lift a 200kg roll through a 2m lifting range, using our patented DuoPump® twin-speed lifting technology.
The lifter also featured swivel castors and an adaptive handle, enabling multi-directional travel to negotiate the narrow doorway and passage to the Desi table. Tie straps also secure the roll into the scoop for additional stability and security during lifting and moving.
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Outcome:

The resulting solution eliminates the need for rolls to be manually handled throughout the entire journey of the roll, from storage to consumption, which has significantly improved operational speed and efficiency.

This end-to-end solution has also drastically reduced the risk of injury and contributes largely to compliance with safety standards.

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