Intelligent Lifting Devices
Repetitive heavy lifting can quickly lead to operator fatigue and workplace injuries. While traditional lifting systems like hoists and overhead cranes can help, they often lack the responsiveness and precision needed in high-cycle environments or delicate applications.
Intelligent lifting devices solve these challenges through assistive technology that responds to operator input in real time. Through solutions like the Gorbel Easy Arm and G-Force, you’ll be able to improve ergonomics, load control, and lifting precision. And most importantly, you’ll be able to create safer, more efficient workflows.
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Intelligent Lifting Devices Explained
Traditional lifting equipment, such as hoists and forklifts, can make repetitive material-handling tasks feel slow and difficult to control. This is especially true when an operator needs to precisely position loads or delicately handle materials.
Even with other lifting tools, they may struggle with:
- Inconsistent movement
- Awkward positioning
- Product damage
- Physical strain during high-cycle operations
With an intelligent lifting device such as the Gorbel Easy Arm or G-Force, operators will be assisted by powered lifting technology that responds to them in real time.
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Intelligent Lifting Solutions
Gorbel Easy Arm
The Easy Arm is a lift assist solution that combines G-Force technology with an articulating jib design to create a fully integrated system. Engineered for precision and performance, it allows operators to handle delicate components with exceptional control while also achieving speeds of up to four times faster than traditional lifting devices.
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Gorbel G-Force
The G-Force lift assist makes it effortless, precise, and highly efficient to manipulate heavy loads. It allows operators to move and position materials with ease, boosting productivity speeds by up to 70% and improving precision by 51% when compared to traditional lifting methods.
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Easy Arm vs. G-Force Comparison
| Feature | Easy Arm | G-Force |
|---|---|---|
| Control Type | Float/intuitive control | Programmable/high precision |
| Recommended Use | Repetitive ergonomic lifts | Advanced, high-speed operations |
| Speed Control | Moderate | Variable, high-speed capable |
| Complexity | Intuitive ergonomic control | Advanced programmable precision |
| Customization | Moderate | Highly customizable |
| Configuration | Freestanding: smaller work area, 14′ span or less, easy installation/relocation Underhung: covers multiple work cells, saves floor space, requires hook height over 11′ |
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See the Easy Arm in Action
Watch RMH Systems’ lifting solutions specialist Gary McCall demonstrate the Easy Arm and explain how it improves ergonomics, safety, and productivity through precise, intuitive load handling.
End-of-Arm Tooling Options
With Easy Arm or G-Force, the lifting device is only half the solution. Its real performance comes from its end-of-arm tooling. Whether that involves vacuum, magnetic, or mechanical gripping, our engineers can design tooling to handle virtually any type of material or product.
Here are the most commonly used types of grippers, lifters, and handlers.
Mechanical Grippers: Provide a strong, reliable grip for repeatable handling. Best for rigid parts, metal components, and assemblies.
Vacuum Lifters: Deliver fast pick-and-place with minimal product damage. Best for boxes, sheets, panels, glass, and porous materials.
Magnetic Lifters: Great for quick engagement that doesn’t require mechanical clamping. Best for steel plates, machined parts, and stampings.
Drum & Barrel Lifters: Provide safe lifting with controlled rotation or dispensing. Best for drums, barrels, and cylindrical containers.
Roll & Coil Handlers: Recommended for secure handling that doesn’t damage cores or edges. Best for paper rolls, films, coils, or textiles.
Custom Application Tooling: Delivers a tailored solution that maximizes productivity and ergonomics. Best for unique or complex parts.
Experts in Lifting Solutions
RMH Systems helps companies improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity with custom lifting solutions tailored to their operations.
Ergonomic Lifting Success Stories
RMH is a trusted partner for manufacturers, producers, and companies of all sizes across the United States. These are just a few of the many crane projects we’ve completed.
Paper Product Manufacturer
Gorbel Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Device
- Issue: Workers had to repeatedly move 50-lb paper roll cores using air balancers, making the task physically difficult and inefficient. Airborne paper dust clogged the balancers’ valve assemblies, causing instability, frequent equipment failures, and reduced productivity.
- Solution: 165-pound Gorbel Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Device
- Results:
- Replacing the air balancers with an Easy Arm improved reliability in the dusty environment, eliminating frequent equipment issues and increasing productivity.
- Workers reported better control, easier maneuverability, and improved ease of use during core changes, leading to greater overall satisfaction with the process.
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