A power tool incidentally dropped by an assembly operator at a workstation, causes additional expenses and reduces productivity. Repairing and replacing parts for the assembly tool, recalibrating the tool after its been dropped or purchasing a new replacement tool are all additional, unnecessary costs.
Daily, weekly, monthly, an assembly operator performs hundreds and thousands of repetitive fastening rundowns. If the assembly area lacks any ergonomic devices for the operator to use, it provides the opportunity for additional expenses to incur. You don’t have to play tennis to get “Tennis elbow.” Injuries caused by repetitive work and overusing the arm can occur in leisurely or daily work activities. Workers’ compensation claims are costly. Litigation expenses can quickly skyrocket.
These additional costs are preventable. When budgeting or purchasing a power tool for an assembly station, an ergonomic torque arm shouldn’t be viewed as an additional cost. It’s a preventive expense. A necessary action to prevent additional risks and costs from incurring in the near future. No one wants to be responsible for an injury occurring to a fellow co-worker.
There are many ergonomic solutions available for assembly-line workers today. Torque arms are available in various options and configurations, allowing you to select a solution that is well suited for your fastening application and workstation configuration. The EZ-Glider articulated torque arm offered by Mountz is one potential ergonomic solution to consider.
The EZ-Glider torque arm is designed to improve production and quality control during the assembly process. The ergonomic design of the torque arm reduces RMI (repetitive motion injury) and CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome). The effortless handling of the ergo arm provides comfortable tool operation and increased production. The Mountz torque arm eliminates torque reaction of power and pneumatic assembly tools.
With the ability to bend like an elbow, the articulated torque arm provides agility and flexibility to position a power tool in a variety of positions for different assembly applications. The ergonomic torque arm prevents side load and cross threading, by securely clasping the electric screwdriver or pneumatic screwdriver and keeping the tool in a proper alignment. The versatile ergonomic arm works with a variety of power tools, allowing you to select different tool clamp options for most assembly tools like angle nutrunners, pistol grip drivers and in-line screwdrivers.
An ergonomic mindset ensures safer assembly conditions. The goal must be to protect the operator from any potential injury and make them feel comfortable and secure in operating a torque tool. A successful ergonomic system incorporates employee participation, which includes discussions across all levels and directions of an organization.
Using an ergonomic torque arm makes a safer world through accuracy and precision. Mountz offers a variety of torque arm options to meet the various assembly applications and requirements.
Need assistance with selecting the proper ergonomic torque arm solution? We are happy to help, contact us. You can also request an appointment for a Mountz representative to visit your facility and provide a product demonstration.