In Plant Trucks and Trailers Designed with Ergonomics in Mind Dave - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

In Plant Trucks and Trailers Designed with Ergonomics in Mind Dave Lippert President, Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.

Loading Lumber at Lowe’s

Using a Cart

Part Presentation

When “Best” is Hard to Find • Listen to the workers on the line • Use ergonomic standards and guidelines • Poka Yoke (Error Proofing) • Consider both loading and unloading • Flexibility (Part Design Changes) • Start to Finish (and back again)

The Challenge… • Load engine parts in one building • Multiple parts (for several models) • Arrange for pulling in correct order • Transport to assembly building, line • Manually maneuver into position • Pull parts ergonomically

The Team… • Automotive Engine Assembler (user) • Logistics Company (load carts) • Material Handling Distributor • Cart Manufacturer • Missing: Line Representation!

The Solution…

#1: Loading Issues • Part Sequence • Part Protection • Bin Space Identification

Loading

#2: Transporting Issues • Across Parking Lot • Dock to Assembly Stations • Bins Sloped Downward • Rotating Drums lock • Tow through Plant Aisles

Across the Parking Lot

Securing the Load

Dock to Assembly

Steering for Aisles

#3: Assembly Issues • Push/Pull • Steering • Locking the Wheels • Part Usage

At Assembly

Push/Pull Ergonomics

Women Push, Too!

Not Every Worker Strong

Different Size Workers

Solutions • Large Diameter Wheels (12”) • Appropriate Wheel Tread • Special 5 th Wheel Steering Bearing • Handle for Manual Steering • Wheel Brakes for Locking in Place • Trailer Design – Structure, Materials • Rotating Drums, Bin Height

Special Steering, Handle

Wheels and Brakes

Drums, Bins, & Open Frame Structure

Conclusion • Customer Needs • Design Team, Input • Scope • Solution: Address Many Issues • Customization is Available

Questions? • Dave Lippert & Karin Laine • Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. • (513) 454-2640 (Dave) • (513) 454-2647 (Karin) • Dave.lippert@hamiltoncaster.com • Karin.laine@hamiltoncaster.com