The daily repetitive process of fastening screw after screw with a power tool exposes operators to the risk of injury. An assembly operator freely holding and using a power tool is an opportunity for cross threading and side load to occur, which causes fastening failures. Implementing an ergonomic torque arm into the assembly process will improve manufacturing safety and quality.
The Mountz EZ-Glider torque arm is designed to improve production and quality control during the fastening process. The ergonomic arm prevents side load and cross threading, by securely clasping the assembly power tool and keeping it in a perpendicular alignment. The device helps get rid of the operator’s influence in the assembly process and enhance quality control. Simple and safe to install, the torque reaction arm is ideal for aerospace, electronics, automotive and medical manufacturing lines, where operator safety is critical.
Power tools generally produce unwanted torque reaction that transfers over to an assembler’s hand. The repetition of holding and operating the tool without an ergonomic device is a risk and an opportunity for an employee injury. Overtime, the daily fastening process will expose assembly operators to repetitive stress injuries.
The linear torque arm is built to absorb the reaction that’s generated when a power tool shuts-off after torque is achieved. The effortless handling of the torque arm provides comfortable tool operation and increases productivity. A power tool accidentally dropped by an assembly operator will cause extra costs and slow down productivity. Repairing and replacing parts for an assembly tool, recalibrating the tool after it has been dropped or purchasing a new replacement tool are all additional, unnecessary expenses.
Key Benefits of Selecting the EZ-Glider Linear Torque Arm
- Reduces RMI (repetitive motion injury) and CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Provides an employee with effortless handling and comfortable tool operation
- Improves safety
- Increases productivity
- Protects power tools from being incidentally dropped an employee
Besides the proper selection of ergonomically correct tools and workstations, manufactures should adopt enterprise wide programs that increase the awareness of ergonomics within administrative offices as well as on the production floor.
Ergonomic Mindset
A successful ergonomic system incorporates employee participation that includes discussion across all levels and directions of an organization. It’s recommended to avoid the one-size-fits-all approach. Every ergonomic concern requires its own evaluation, ideally performed by a person competent in such issues. Safety measures should be designed to eliminate ergonomic stresses specific to the results of the evaluation. Finally, effective follow-up mechanisms must be provided.
- Form a permanent safety committee
- Perform a job safety analysis for every job
- Perform routine inspections, even if no hazards have been reported
- Immediately correct any deficiencies; and conduct an accident investigation for each incident, even “near misses.”
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.
Are employee injuries and lawsuits in your future? Contact us to speak with a representative for more information on our ergonomic torque arms.