A recent handling solution for a UK food manufacturer involved the design and installation of an overhead lifting system by Advanced Handling to create ergonomic handling within a clean room environment.

The solution was required to help assist with the movement of containers which were filled with chemicals, each weighing between 10 and 25kg each. As a manual process the risks of manual handling injuries were increased and the effect on the overall operational efficiency was reduced. A Movomech overhead rail system with pneumatic line lifter and bespoke end effectors was delivered and installed into the customer’s new cleanroom area.

“The project installation was completed last month and the customer now has a system which supports the operatives as they handle the containers, and also equipment which is suitable for cleanroom specifications,” Product Manager, Rebecca Dilloway-Jones commented.

The Movomech overhead rail system supplied by Advanced Handling has wide ranging operational benefits for individuals and businesses. The simplicity of the system aids its effectiveness, manufactured from aluminium to create lightweight profiles and using handling tools where the operator force is no more than 3kg. Managing Director, Mike Prince confirmed; “The Movomech range is primarily installed where there is repetitive handling and difficult to handle parts. This recent solution demonstrated both of these elements. We have worked with this client to support previous handling issues and we were delighted to be selected to deliver this new solution.”

Overhead rail systems using vertical lifting equipment offer benefits of consistency and accuracy while the operative remains in control. The cross rail in the overhead rail system delivers flexibility within the radius required to lift and handle goods.  In this project to ensure the solution was suitable for a cleanroom, the overhead aluminium rails included a smooth profile to allow thorough cleaning. The Movomech system build approach has further benefits to future proof the solution with options to extend the rail profiles to create larger working areas with ease.

Advanced Handling has delivered a number of solutions for food manufacturers over the four decades the company has been in operation. With their in house technical engineering experience Advanced Handling has also designed many handling solutions for specific environments.