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13.09.2011
Precise, effortless handling of loads
Using the BalanceLift, this is done with perfectly natural movements
EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH has extended its product range for Small Goods Handling with the BalanceLift that is capable of 'balancing' loads from 20 to 150 kg at flexible lift heights between 0,3 and 3 m. When it comes to improved ergonomy and efficiency in a company, this product is a true pioneer. Whether your job involves commissioning and handling of parcels, boxes, cartons, standardized containers, cans, canisters or barrels, or if heavy and bulky items have to be moved – EXPRESSO's BalanceLift ensures simple and precise manipulation.
Safeguard your employee's health
The lifting procedure simply follows the user's natural movements, and is initiated via the ergonomically shaped operating handle. No buttons or keys need to be pressed for lifting/lowering, and the operator always has perfect control of the load – whereby everything is achieved without any physical effort.
These advantages come to full bear especially in assembly lines, e.g. in the automotive and other high-tech industries, because continuous and strenuous activities lead to a reduction in employee performance within a short time.
Using a balancing lifter ensures constant and persevering lifting operations, which protect employee health and thus have a positive effect on the production process.
The BalanceLift can be fitted to overhead rail systems, steel structures, and standby or wall-mounted cranes. All it needs is an air supply at 6 bar pressure, thus permitting its use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, because no electrical control equipment is required.
EXPRESSO offers a wide range of mechanical and vacuum-operated lifting and handling devices, including customized grippers for application-specific manipulation of finished and semi-finished products in practically all branches of industry.
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Increased productivity through optimized operations
Loads up to 2,5 tons moved easily and effectively by a single person without effort – a child's game for the LEO2500
Based on our extensive experience and comprehensive know-how, and in close cooperation with the customer, EXPRESSO's customized solutions are provided for all branches of industry. For example, well-known automakers in south Germany use the LEO2500 for transporting load-handling dollies & trolleys in their vehicle body assembly plants. These companies rely on EXPRESSO's innovative strength and reliability, and use the LEO to improve in-house logistics and optimize operational planning, thus making a significant contribution to increased productivity.
LEO2500 – the future is here already
The LEO LEO2500 has been designed as a tug, and combines EXPRESSO's unique, patented touch2move drive concept with the principles of motorized 'walkie' ground transport equipment using tiller handle control. LEO2500 is fitted with just one sensor handle and one drive motor for optimum manoeuvrability and utmost compactness, permitting convenient and effortless towing of one or more trolleys/carts. This makes handling and parking a piece of cake.
With this trend-setting device, EXPRESSO closes a handling gap that could previously be overcome only by means of bulky transport equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet trucks, or with considerable physical effort using manual pallet trucks. Thanks to LEO2500, the gains in mobility together with saved time and space leads to increased productivity and safety for companies.
Simply by touching the sensor handle with integral hand detection, the trolley – with a weight up to 2,5 tons – “obeys” the operator's natural movements, and automatically adapts to his/her walking speed. This is a highly convenient and safe logistic solution that also enables persons with a less robust constitution to move heavy loads safely and ergonomically without physical effort – and the operator needs neither a driving license nor any special training. What's more, it greatly improves employee motivation, and helps you comply with increasingly strict accident prevention regulations. Another special advantage is the possibility of subsidies from Inclusion Offices, as the patented drive concept meets the tough requirements in an impressive manner. The standard equipment of the LEO2500 includes a universal electromechanical coupling that adapts to all conventional load-handling dollies and trolleys. Just two buttons on the sensor handle control the docking/undocking operation. Moreover, the well-known transport equipment supplier provides application-specific solutions in close cooperation with customers.
For an extra plus in safety and efficiency
As opposed to conventional transport systems, and thanks to its high battery capacity (2 x 50 Ah) and the optional battery exchange system, the LEO2500 is suitable for continuous use – also with maximum loads. Consequently, companies can use the tug flexibly under multi-shift operating conditions. Not only is the single-handed tug LEO2500 an extremely powerful, but also an exceptionally safe workhorse, because this innovative EXPRESSO product is fitted with a dual braking system: Dynamic braking via the drive motor plus electromechanical parking brakes that are applied automatically when the sensor handles are released. This ensures utmost safety for the operator when stopping the tug or during slow movement. Also standard is the comprehensive safety package with multi-colour LED display for battery condition and status signalling, and the emergency ‘Off’ button plus keyswitch – and of course, CE conformity in accordance with the Machine Directive 98/37/EEC.
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Order-picking and handling of heavy loads must become safer, more flexible, and – in particular – more convenient!
The new, agile, 2-handle LEO permits heavy loads to be moved easily and effectively by a single person without effort.
An innovation for safe and highly efficient working procedures: Even more precise positioning, parking, and manoeuvering with the new 2-handle version of the successful LEO750 single-handed tug. Depending on the configuration, loads up to 1000 kg can be moved with the new LEO750. Moreover, thanks to the intelligent software, both hands can now be used for easy, precise manoeuvering of the load, e.g. when docking to a trolley/dolly frame. What's more, the LEO permits pinpoint steering and accurate parking. The new handle design enables the tug to be pulled with just one hand. Hereby, the operator walks conveniently alongside the tug for even better control. That's a bonus in terms of safety, mobility, and flexibility.
Forklift-free zones – the future is here already
The LEO has been designed as a compact tug, and combines EXPRESSO's unique, patented touch2move drive concept with the principles of motorized 'walkie' ground transport equipment using tiller handle control. The LEO750 is fitted with two sensor handles, but has only one drive motor. With this trend-setting unit, EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH closes a handling gap that could previously be overcome only by means of bulky transport equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet trucks, or with considerable physical effort using manual pallet trucks. Thanks to LEO750, the gains in mobility together with saved time and space leads to increased productivity and safety for companies.
LEO with touch2move
Simply by touching the sensor handle with integral hand detection, the trolley – with a weight up to 1000 kg – “obeys” the operator's natural movements, and automatically adapts to his/her walking speed. This is a highly convenient and safe logistic solution that also enables persons with a less robust constitution to move heavy loads safely and ergonomically without physical effort – and the operator needs neither a driving license nor any special training. What's more, it greatly improves employee motivation, and helps you comply with increasingly strict accident prevention regulations. Another special advantage is the possibility of subsidies from Inclusion Offices, as the patented drive concept meets the tough requirements in an impressive manner. The standard equipment of the LEO750 includes a universal electromechanical coupling that adapts to all conventional load-handling dollies and trolleys. Just two buttons on the sensor handle provide convenient control of the docking/undocking operation. In close cooperation with customers, EXPRESSO – the branded manufacturer – implements individual solutions.
For an extra plus in safety, ergonomy, and efficiency
As opposed to conventional transport systems, and thanks to its high battery capacity (2 x 50 Ah) and the optional battery exchange system, the LEO750 is suitable for continuous use – also with maximum loads. Consequently, companies can use the tug flexibly under multi-shift operating conditions. Not only is the LEO750 an extremely powerful, but also an exceptionally safe workhorse, because this innovative EXPRESSO product is fitted with a dual braking system: Dynamic braking via the drive motor plus an electromechanical parking brake that is applied automatically when the sensor handles are released. This ensures utmost safety for the operator when stopping the tug or during slow movement. Also standard is the comprehensive safety package with multi-colour LED display for battery condition and status signalling, and the emergency ‘Off’ button plus keyswitch – and of course, CE conformity in accordance with the Machine Directive 98/37/EEC. What's more, the new larger castors have a lower rolling resistance, permitting the tug to be moved easily on difficult surfaces. Bumper rollers are fitted above the castor yokes to ensure that the LEO750 does not cause any damage in case of minor collisions with walls, doorways, etc.
LEO750 improves in-house logistics, supports optimized operational planning, and thus contributes significantly to increased productivity. On request, the manufacturer arranges demonstrations on the customer's premises.
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Daily reinvention of goods handling technology leads to increased productivity!
Distinctively ergonomic: By means of user-oriented application possibilities, the mobile Lift&Drive lifting aids can help boost efficiency and productivity.
As opposed to other manufacturers – who regularly offer their customers standard products for handling packages, individual goods, or equipment – EXPRESSO, the well-known supplier of transport and handling equipment in Kassel, Germany, has specialized on the design and production of 100% user and application-oriented goods handling solutions.
With its ergonomic Lift&Drive lifting aids, EXPRESSO has focussed on a highly diversified range of equipment that can lift and manipulate goods weighing up to 45, 85, 125, 175 or 225 kg. They are used wherever goods need to be lifted and transported.
Aluminium modular system
In order to supply individual, application-oriented products, the mobile lifters have been designed as a modular system. Moreover, the lifters are extremely rugged and have an appealing design.
Due to their low weight, they are easily moved and manoeuvered. For everyday use, it is not only important that the loads are lifted and handled, but that the loaded lifter can also be moved and operated simply and precisely. All of these features are combined in the Lift&Drive.
EXPRESSO manufactures the lifters of aluminium and high-quality stainless steel.
There is a wide choice of wheelbases, pillar heights, platforms, and forks for round containers and small pallets, plus grippers for cardboard and other rolls. Of course we can also supply overall solutions for handling standardized industrial containers (e.g. KLT). Widening and lengthening options add the finishing touches to the modular system. Individual versions and adaptations for special applications are designed in close cooperation with our customers.
Ergonomic working conditions and optimized work procedures
Lift&Drive eliminates physically strenuous work by lifting heavy components to the best working height. This significantly reduces health risks, whereby employee absence due to sickness is decreased. Result: A fast return on investment, because Lift&Drive leads to a noticeable reduction of personnel costs.
Above all, the wide range of load capacities is advantageous for all users occupied with lifting and handling of goods in the “light” weight range, as these activities are subjected to clear work & health regulations. EXPRESSO's lifting systems can be matched precisely to the requirements, thus improving their cost-effectiveness.
Constructional and safety features
Fitted with a reliable, low-maintenance spindle drive, a patented safety clutch, and electronic overload protection, the lifters have an extremely high level of operational safety.
Moreover, because a brush strip protects the drive spindle in the pillar, the lifters (e.g. in the unlacquered version) are also suitable for use in cleanrooms.
The gas-tight, maintenance-free battery and the standard charging unit ensure that the lifter is always ready for service.
Thanks to its four rugged castors, the Lift&Drive remains manoeuvrable even in tight spaces. The lifter can be pushed right up to the storage shelves or a machine, thus allowing the goods to be moved smoothly onto the stable platform. Lifter operation is by means of an ergonomically designed, height-adjustable handle. A removable remote control panel permits all the lifter's functions to be operated from the most convenient position.
13.09.2011
Vacuum lifter with guaranteed mobility – efficient lifting and handling with unique, patented vacuum technology
Loads, which previously could only be handled with expensive accessories,
can now be handled efficiently and ergonomically with the MobiCrane.
Due to the adjustable lifting height, the operator always maintains an optimal and ergonomic posture when lifting and moving the loads.
This new vacuum lifter from EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH, in Kassel, Germany, is 10% more effective than conventional systems. The lifters are very easy to operate, and can be transported with any normal forklift or platform lift truck, i.e. they can be moved quickly to wherever they are needed.
Thanks to the on-board battery, the MobiCrane is independent of the mains supply. Consequently, no additional fittings or cabling are required in the building.
Apart from a range of standard grippers, numerous options and accessories are available for the most varied applications. Expresso also develops customized solutions, hand in hand with the customer.
The quiet, integrated vacuum pump only has two firmly connected parts, and works without seals. This unique design ensures low energy consumption and exhibits a very high efficiency due to the patented airflow principle. Furthermore, the system features low friction values, which results in lower operating temperatures.
With its 24 V battery, the MobiCrane is suitable for loads up to 80 kg.
The technical safety features and the functional design are convincing. For example, the telescopic pillar provides an individually adjustable lifting height between 1760 and 2735 mm.
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Logistic sequences can now be optimized, because the future has arrived! Thanks to the touch2move drive technology, transporting heavy goods
is not only more efficient, but also significantly safer.
Handling and manoeuvering heavy mesh pallets with workpieces and heavily loaded standard pallets normally involves considerable physical effort and a pallet jack. Moreover, they are difficult to move around corners and through narrow doors and entries. Now, the patented, future-oriented touch2move drive technology from EXPRESSO in Kassel enables you to close the logistic gap between manual lifting & transporting of goods, and handling by means of forklifts.
For an extra plus in ergonomy and mobility
Simply be touching the sensor handles, the trolley “obeys” the operator's natural movements, and automatically adapts to his/her walking speed. This is a highly convenient and safe solution that also enables persons with a less robust constitution to move heavy loads safely and ergonomically without physical effort – and the operator needs neither a driving license nor any special training.
What's more, it also improves your employee's motivation, and helps you comply with increasingly strict accident prevention regulations.
The touch2move drive concept can be fitted to practically to all four-wheel trolleys and other transport carts. This is made possible by the innovative FSR (force-sensing resistor) technology in the maintenance-free sensor handles, and the digitally controlled hub drive motors. Two maintenance-free 12 V gel-cell batteries supply the drive power for the motors. A special feature of gel-cell batteries is that they do not gas during charging, so that the vehicle can be parked anywhere for a recharge. In accordance with accident prevention regulations, trolleys with touch2move drives are classified as “walkie-type” transport vehicles, and have CE marking.
Outstanding handling characteristics
Difficult surfaces and tight curves are no problem for the touch2move. Hereby, the automatic speed control adapts continuously and smoothly to the user's individual requirements. Similarly, driving up or down ramps is an easy matter for transport trolleys fitted with touch2move drives. Hereby, two independent braking systems provide dual safety. Depending of the selected tyre configuration, the trolleys are equally suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Transport trolleys fitted with touch2move drives improve your in-house logistics, help to optimize your operational planning, and thus contribute significantly to increased productivity.
EXPRESSO's drive technology is already being used successfully by suppliers to the automotive industry, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, public administrations, and in several other areas of industry. With touch2move, EXPRESSO adapts technology to people, and not vice-versa!
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