New Design Makes the GoLift Even Safer

Nov. 13, 2009 - PRLog -- A new tiller style control handle has been incorporated into the standard line of GoLifts, ERGOdynamics portable, compact material handling lifts. The new style of handle will increase ergonomics and includes new safety feature.

ERGOdynamics chose the tiller control for a few good reasons.  It is a little more narrow than the frame of the machine. That means the operators hands are always inside the fall line of the widest point of the lift. This arrangement keeps the hands and knuckles out of harms way when navigating narrow doorways and obstructions. The tiller features handles that are angled to a natural and comfortable hand grip posture, decreasing fatigue and strain on the wrists and shoulders. Rather than a traditional horizontal round bar the GoLift operator has a comfortable grip that is angle down 15 degrees and rearward 10 degrees. This posture allows the user to apply greater control force while maintaining a neutral posture in the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.

The model GL3 and GL4 are both self propelled power lifts, requiring additional safety considerations for the self propulsion feature. While moving backwards the machine operator is placed between the machine and any obstructions in the area, compounding any injury risks the operator must deal with when facing forward. That’s why the newly designed tiller is on a pivot with a backup safety auto stop feature. To begin operation of the GoLift the operator must swing the tiller down slightly and toward themselves to released the brake. The tiller weight is supported by gas springs to minimize pull force and it never locks in the go position. This safety feature is important should the operator become trapped between an obstruction and the machine while backing up.  The moment contact occurs the tiller is naturally pushed to the home position where the brake is applied automatically. This feature is sometimes known as a “belly bar”. We just think it’s a great idea and another reason why GoLift is the number one light duty material lift available.

This new style of handle will be included in all standard GoLifts available to purchase at http://ergodynamics.net/lifts.php or request a quote for customizations on standard material handling equipment. http://ergodynamics.net/quote-form.php

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ERGOdynamics designs and manufactures ergonomic office furniture and light duty material handling equipment for office, lab and industrial use.