One of the main goals for every company that requires it’s employees to use a lifting device to move materials is decreasing the risk of operator injury thus creating a safer, more productive work environment.  W. W. Cannon, Inc. recommends the Gorbel G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Device over manual lifting or other similar devices. Other similar devices include air balancer with pendant control, a variable frequency chain hoist, an electric balancer and an air balancer with electric controls. 

A study performed by the Rochester Institute of Technology focused on performance of these devices in the following applications: 

High Cycle Applications 

• Productivity
• Energy expenditure

Precision Placements 

• Productivity
• Energy expenditure
• Potential for product damage

Quick Change in Direction (Inertia Management) 

• Handling force required to reverse direction

Click here to open the printable version of the Case Study wwcgforceergostudy 

The G-Force™ Q-Series Offers Many Other Benefits: 

Capacities from 165 to 1320 lbs.

Speeds up to 200 ft. per minute

Can cover multiple work cells 

Rapid return on investment through increased productivity and reduced product damage

Decreases risk of operator injury creating a safer work environment 

Higher environmental ratings (more tolerant to dust and liquid)

Enhances job performance

 

Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment to learn more about Gorbel’s G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Devices. 1-800-442-3061