Vibration reduced chipping hammers improve ergonomics and productivity. (Technology in Action).USER--Large Indiana gray iron foundry. OPERATION--Casting and finishing 3500-4500 automotive engine Automotive engine The component of the motor vehicle that converts the chemical energy in fuel into mechanical energy for power. The automotive engine also drives the generator and various accessories, such as the air-conditioning compressor and power-steering blocks per day. PROBLEMS--Using conventional chipping hammers for the finishing operations. Resulting in excessive vibration and effects of vibration related injuries. SOLUTION--The company installed the Honsa Ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. Technologies, Inc. vibration reduced chipping hammers and 360[degrees] rotating ro·tate v. ro·tat·ed, ro·tat·ing, ro·tates v.intr. 1. To turn around on an axis or center. 2. chipping hammer bails and balancers. BENEFITS--The vibration reduced pneumatic tools pneumatic tool (n  măt`ĭk), instrument activated by air pressure. Pneumatic tools are designed around three basic devices: the air cylinder, the vane motor, and the sprayer. provide a new level of protection for the chipping and finishing operators. In addition, the tool bails provide an increase in the range of motion during casting cleaning operations. HONSA ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 550 34th St. Moline, IL 61265 Toll Free: 1-800/800-9371 Tel: 309/736-0200 Fax: 309/735-0800 E-mail: isovib@heti.com Web site: www.heti.com Contact: Tom Honsa Select No. 047 at www.moderncasting.com/info Honsa Ergonomic Technologies, Inc. (HETI) has developed and patented a unique technology to damp and reduce vibration and provide ergonomically featured tools. The system of damping damping In physics, the restraint of vibratory motion, such as mechanical oscillations, noise, and alternating electric currents, by dissipating energy. Unless a child keeps pumping a swing, the back-and-forth motion decreases; damping by the air's friction opposes the is simple but highly effective by significantly reducing vibration inherent in chipping hammers, bucking bars, riveters, grinders, and other hand powered tools. HETI utilizes high-tech proprietary polymer systems within the tools to isolate the operator from the vibration caused by the percussion percussion /per·cus·sion/ (per-kush´un) the act of striking a part with short, sharp blows as an aid in diagnosing the condition of the underlying parts by the sound obtained. or work surface contact of these tools. |
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