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 presents an opportunity for cross-threading and side loading to occur, which can cause fastening failures. Implementing an ergonomic torque arm into the assembly process will improve manufacturing safety and quality.
The Mountz LTS-Series linear torque arm improves production and quality control during the fastening process. The ergonomic arm prevents side load and cross-threading by securely clamping the assembly power tool and maintaining it in a perpendicular alignment. The device helps eliminate the operator’s influence in the assembly process and enhances 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 reactions that transfer to an assembler’s hand. The repetition of holding and operating the tool without an ergonomic device presents both a risk and an opportunity for employee injury. Over time, the daily fastening process will expose assembly operators to repetitive stress injuries.
The linear torque arm absorbs the reaction that’s generated when a power tool shuts off. 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. Securing a power tool in a torque arm prevents an operator from dropping the tool.
Process Improvement and Safety Benefits:
- Enhanced Safety: Reduces the physical strain on operators, promoting a safer working environment and reducing the risk of injuries. Built to absorb torque reactions from power tools, enhancing operator comfort and reducing fatigue.
- Quality: Enhance process control by preventing cross-threading and sideload occurrences through maintaining perpendicular power tool alignment.
- Space Efficiency: Ideal for compact workstations, making the best use of available space while maintaining high productivity.
Ergonomic Mindset
A successful ergonomic system incorporates employee participation that involves discussions across all levels and departments of an organization. It’s recommended to avoid the one-size-fits-all approach. Every ergonomic concern requires its 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.
- 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.”
The Mountz ergonomic torque arms reduce the physical strain on operators, promoting a safer working environment and reducing the risk of injuries. To see our full range of products, shop our store. Contact us anytime to ask a question. To inquire about price, request a quote. If you’d like to see our equipment in person, schedule an appointment. To get the latest torque-related news, follow us on LinkedIn.
