Materials Handling Solution for a Confined Work Area

Key Takeaways

• Manut Services provided a customized materials handling solution for Delpharm, a pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory, in a confined work area.
• A Verlinde articulated jib crane was installed to handle loads from 50 to 350 kg, taking up minimal space and allowing for ergonomic handling of dismantled motors.
• The solution improved safety and reduced impractical conditions for maintenance technicians, who can now handle loads with ease using the jib crane and a pallet truck.
• A monorail with a Verlinde VHR 2 manual chain hoist was also installed in a second building to transport dismantled motors outside the structure.

Introduction to Materials Handling Solutions

Materials handling is a critical aspect of various industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing. In confined work areas, it can be challenging to handle materials safely and efficiently. Manut Services, a company specializing in lifting and handling equipment, provided a tailored solution for Delpharm, a pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory.

The Challenge: Confined Work Area

Delpharm's laboratory had a narrow work area with a ceiling on a mezzanine restricted by a concrete beam, making it difficult to install lifting equipment. The company needed to extract pump motors for maintenance, which required dismantling and transporting them to a workshop. The existing method of using a rented crane and pallet truck was impractical and unergonomic for maintenance technicians.

The Solution: Customized Verlinde Articulated Jib Crane

Manut Services proposed a customized solution, installing a Verlinde Templier articulated jib crane against a wall. The crane can handle loads from 50 to 350 kg and takes up minimal space in an almost circular area. The jib crane is equipped with a Verlinde VHR chain hoist, which is compact and attractive. The solution allows for safe and ergonomic handling of dismantled motors, which are transported to the maintenance workshop using a pallet truck.

Comparison of Materials Handling Solutions

Additional Solution: Monorail with Verlinde VHR 2 Manual Chain Hoist

In a second building, Manut Services installed a monorail above the tanks, equipped with a standard Verlinde VHR 2 manual chain hoist for 250 kg loads. The monorail allows for the transportation of dismantled motors outside the structure, which are then moved by pallet truck to the maintenance workshop.

Conclusion

The customized materials handling solution provided by Manut Services improved safety and reduced impractical conditions for maintenance technicians at Delpharm. The Verlinde articulated jib crane and monorail with Verlinde VHR 2 manual chain hoist have proven to be effective solutions for handling materials in confined work areas.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, Manut Services' customized materials handling solution for Delpharm demonstrates the importance of tailoring solutions to specific industry needs. The Verlinde articulated jib crane and monorail with Verlinde VHR 2 manual chain hoist have improved safety, ergonomics, and efficiency in the laboratory, highlighting the value of expert advice and high-quality equipment in materials handling applications.