Machine Feeding

In almost every case we've seen, production equipment works faster than the people feeding it. Using ergonomic lifting and positioning equipment to aid workers not only increases worker productivity, it increases machine productivity improving ROI and shortening the amount of time it takes for production equipment to pay for itself while also improving worker safety.

Advantages

• Portable for use in multiple locations
• Can be used to retrieve containers from staging areas
• DC Power

Considerations

• Can not be used with containers that have leg  reinforcing bars or closed bottoms

Price Range: $2,500 - $3,400

Advantages

• Least expensive container tilting solution 
• Can be fed with a hand pallet truck 
• Minimum reachover

Considerations

• Can not be used with containers that have leg reinforcing bars or closed bottoms 
• Typically must be dedicated to a work cell

Price Range: $2,495 - $3,300

Advantages

• Can be fed with a hand pallet truck 
• Accepts any style container 
• Minimum  reachover

Considerations

•  Floor space

Price Range: $4,000 - $4,800

Advantages

• Can be floor mounted or on stationary table
• Ideal for smaller containers

Considerations

• No height adjustment 
• Requires fork lift for loading

Price Range:

Advantages

• Independent lift and tilt mechanisms allow precise positioning
• Virtually unlimited capacity 
• Up to 90 degree tilt

Considerations

• Requires fork truck for loading
• Cost

Price Range: $5,500 - $7,400

Advantages

• Can be fed with a hand pallet truck 
• Accepts any style of container 
• Independent control of lift and tilt

Considerations

• External power unit 
• Some reachover

Price Range: $6,460 - $9,025