Adjustable-Height Workstation

March 13, 2013

A medical device manufacturer who has been using Creform Corp. built structures in its production facilities was faced with the problem of providing workstations for use in both its shipping and production departments to associates of various heights. The workstations needed to be mobile, have multiple flow levels for component container feeding and the presentation of shipping supplies while also being height adjustable.

In response, Creform designed new height adjustable, mobile workstations with versatility, good ergonomics and convenience. The workstations are built using the Creform System of plastic coated steel pipes, metal joints and accessories. As a mobile structure, it is easily moved to any point in a warehouse or production cell where associates can perform needed tasks. A unique feature, Ergo Lift, can raise or lower the units up to 12" with a simple hand crank.

The Ergo Lift system, comprised of four hydraulic cylinders secured to each of the workstations vertical legs raises both the work surface and the entire structure at the Since the company has multishift operations and people of various statures use the workstations, they can quickly and easily raise or lower the units to their respective heights. The system's lift capacity is 1,000 lbs.

The workstations have a plastic work surface that spans across the front. Three flow-levels above the work surface all have skatewheel conveyors and slide pipe for FIFO presentation with an angle created with slide pipe that enhances product visibility and physical access. The work surface can be set for stand-up or sit-down situations and its size is easily modified if required.

Because the unit is made with Creform metal joints it can be easily modified or configured. The unit shown here is 72" W x 65" H x 50" D and has four 4" swivel, locking casters for easy rolling and positioning.

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