Pallet inverters are simple machines that are used for loading or unloading activities. They are used in a variety of sectors like food distribution, manufacturing plants, automotive, and retail. The majority of products are placed in pallets for delivery or distribution.
A pallet inverter has clamp/s to secure the load using programmable pressure without harming the products. There is equipment designed with adjustable and programmable clamps that allows manipulating loads like barrels or materials not to be delivered on pallets.
TopIndustries offer clients customization options like floor-guard configuration or side guard protection or pallet grabbers. Every model is intended to meet forklifts or pallet jacks at ground level and hoist it ergonomically to the correct position for the removal of the pallet. Based on the chosen model, the inverter works via a control panel with push buttons.
Benefits of pallet inverters
- Improves safety level.
- Cuts labor costs.
- Avoids workplace injuries and accidents.
- Increases job efficiency or pallet handling per hour rate.
- Adjusts to the load size, shape, and height.
- Holds the pallet loads robustly with hydraulic pressure.
- Produces precise results consistently.
Safety tips for using pallet inverters
To maximize the benefits of using pallet inverters safely it is essential to create awareness like –
- Familiarize operators with equipment working and moving including the floor guards, clamps, and other moving parts.
- Train many rather than a few to avoid accidents because of ignorance or inexperience.
- Use reflective markings or safety tapes to mark the clear and safe zones for the equipment to move.
- Always wear protective protection equipment, while operating. It must be a mandatory rule even if the pallet is secured tightly.
- Add an extra clearance area, so that no one will stand within that zone when equipment is processing. Delimit clearance perimeter with visible warnings or high-traffic grade paint.
- The equipment must get inspected periodically. Even before using it, the operator must check it. If they find the sign of loose nuts or rust then notify the supervisor. Avoid using the machine until it is repaired.
What kind of training must be given to the operators of pallet inverters?
OSHA requirements about workplace safety need to comply or you can get penalized if during a sudden inspection a forklift driver without a license is found by their inspector.
The training imparted to operate heavy equipment educates them about the specifics of a particular machine. The equipment training includes lessons on load physics, visibility, clearance, correct processes, and machine safety.
Forklift operators need a certificate and safety training but if the person uses only the pallet changer will find it beneficial for comprehensive safety training. The worker just needs to push a button to change or remove the pallets but with hazard awareness, they can handle machine operations safely.
Even the space, where the pallet sliders are placed must be well-defined with wall and floor markings. It needs to have proper clearance on every side. Training will even help to lift employee morale, prevent injuries, and increase productivity.
TopIndustries for customizing in-line systems….follow on Twitter!
