Seu depósito é uma bomba-relógio de segurança? Elimine os Riscos de Empilhadeiras com Racks de Virabrequim

According to OSHA statistics, forklift accidents are a leading cause of severe injuries in the manufacturing sector. When you ask a driver to balance a 20ft bundle of steel pipes on narrow forks and maneuver it out of a static rack, you are creating a dangerous “crush zone” in your aisle. O Crank Out Cantilever Rack is designed to engineer this risk out of your facility. By enabling stock to be rolled out into an open aisle, it allows for “Zero-Entry” handling. Your operators stay safely on the ground, using an overhead crane to lift heavy loads vertically, completely eliminating the instability of horizontal forklift extraction. Fale com um especialista

The Ergonomics of “One-Handed” Heavy Lifting

Workplace safety isn’t just about avoiding accidents; it’s about preventing chronic strain. Manually wrestling with heavy bar stock or trying to pry a stuck bundle loose is a recipe for back injuries.

Our rack systems feature a high-precision geared crank mechanism. This engineering marvel allows a single operator to move a fully loaded arm (up to 11,000 lbs) with less than 50 lbs of rotational force. It turns a physically demanding, dangerous task into a smooth, controlled operation that anyone on your floor can perform safely without physical exertion.

Visual Control and “Lock-Out” Security

In a dark, deep static rack, it is difficult to see if a bundle has shifted or if a strap has snapped until you are already pulling it out. This uncertainty is a hazard.

With a Crank Out Cantilever Rack, the entire inventory level is brought out into the light. The operator has 100% visual confirmation of the load’s integrity before lifting. Furthermore, every drawer is equipped with a safety interlock pin. This ensures that the drawer cannot roll out unintentionally due to floor vibration and locks it securely in place during the loading/unloading process.

Crank Out Cantilever Rack

Reducing Traffic Congestion in High-Volume Zones

Forklifts require wide turning radiuses and significant stopping distance. In a busy manufacturing plant, mixing forklift traffic with pedestrian workers is the number one cause of incidents.

By implementing crane-serviced racks, you drastically reduce the need for forklifts to enter specific production zones. The crane moves overhead, completely separated from pedestrian paths. This segregation of material flow (overhead) and people flow (ground) creates a fundamentally safer facility layout.

Compliance with Lifting Regulations

Many regions are tightening regulations regarding manual lifting limits and machinery guarding. Static racks often encourage unsafe behaviors, like operators climbing shelves to reach a stuck item.

Our telescopic system brings the material to the operator, not the other way around. This “Goods-to-Person” approach aligns perfectly with modern EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) guidelines, helping your company pass safety audits and lower insurance premiums associated with workplace liability.

Perguntas frequentes

1. Does the crank handle kick back?
No. The mechanism uses a non-recoil drive system. If you let go of the handle mid-turn, the load stops instantly and stays in place. It will not spin out of control.

2. How is the rack secured to prevent tipping?
Stability is critical. We use heavy-duty expansion anchors or chemical bolts to secure the rack base into reinforced concrete. We also provide engineering calculations to certify the load rating for your specific floor conditions.

3. Can only one drawer be opened at a time?
Yes. To maintain the center of gravity and prevent tipping, our racks feature a safety interlock system that physically prevents multiple drawers in the same column from being extended simultaneously.

4. Is overhead crane training required?
While the rack itself is intuitive, using an overhead crane does require standard operator certification. However, crane operation is generally considered easier and safer to master than precise forklift maneuvering.

5. What happens if debris gets in the tracks?
The roller tracks are designed to be self-cleaning to a degree, but we recommend periodic inspection. The open design allows for easy blowing out of metal chips or dust that might accumulate over time.