Need: moving roofs and hoods independently and safely
To reduce the time between production and packing, the customer was looking for a solution that would lighten the workload of operators and improve operational efficiency.
In particular, it was necessary to handle bulky parts such as hoods and roofs, taking them directly from the production line to complete their assembly and take them to the next stage.
The challenge was to find a single tool that could be used by everyone independently to move complex, diverse, and often unevenly surfaced parts without having to resort to multiple pieces of equipment or teamwork.
Goal: safe and flexible tipping of complex loads
The design was created for tipping loads of different types that are difficult to handle otherwise, such as hoods or roofs directly into assembly lines.
The lift designed allows motorized ascent and descent, automatic gripping using battery-operated suction cups with pressure regulator (once they reach the correct vacuum to be able to lift the load, the suction cups go into stand-by to trigger again when they lose the degree of depression slightly, this is done to safeguard the batteries), allows motorized rotation from horizontal to vertical, and also allows manual 360° rotation around the frontal axis. The suction cups can be rotated 90° as can be seen in the picture to give maximum freedom of movement and grip to customers.
Having many possible movements and the suction cup arms being adjustable, the machine can be adapted to many different uses and grips.
This solution allowed operators to move and complete the assembly of parts independently, preparing them for the next stage (packing, testing or storage), with a significant improvement in production efficiency and ergonomics.
In addition, the lift ensures operational continuity over multiple work cycles, thanks to the use of additional battery packs.. But, especially, unlike forklifts that require regular overhauls and have oily and greasy components, the RIEVO lifter requires minimal maintenance and allows it to work cleanly at all times, without releasing any traces of dirt.
What if the need changes over time?
Over the years, the company has changed production lines and plant layouts, but thanks to the modularity of the lift and our in-house design team, we have always been able to regenerate and retrofit existing machines to new operating conditions.
This allows for a customizable product that evolves with the needs of the company while keeping workplace safety a priority.
