From Back Pain to Record Performance
FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifter redefines bag handling
More than 100 bags per day, each weighing 25 kg, had to be moved manually from pallets to mixing containers.
For one plastics injection molding company, this physically demanding task had been part of daily production for years. The goal was clear: improve the process, reduce strain on employees, and increase productivity. The solution was our FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifter.
Challenge
Handling bulk materials in bags had become a major bottleneck in both logistics and production. Whether loading mixing containers or preparing orders for shipment, employees had to repeatedly lift and move heavy bags by hand.
The physical strain was considerable. Back injuries became more frequent, handling times increased, and absenteeism rose. All of this had a direct impact on productivity and operating costs.
Solution
We had the opportunity to advise the company, which ultimately chose our FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifter.
The system turned a physically demanding manual process into an ergonomic and highly efficient handling operation.
With a single intuitive control handle, even heavy bags can now be lifted, moved, and positioned with minimal physical effort.
Result
The improvements were immediate and measurable:
- 31% faster cycle times, with palletizing times nearly cut in half
- 58% fewer work-related injuries
- 14% return on investment (ROI)
- 26% lower maintenance costs
- Significantly higher team motivation
The investment paid for itself within just one year, driven by faster handling and lower costs associated with injuries and absenteeism.
The sharp reduction in absenteeism also demonstrates how ergonomic workplace design can contribute not only to employee well-being, but also to more stable and productive operations.
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