b

Figure 42
This set of tools helps to ensure safe handling of molten
metals at minimum elevation in small foundries.
It includes:

(a) a crucible pouring tool ;

(b) a crucible pouring rack ;
(c) a one-man crucible lifter.

(figure 44). Goods in production are fixed on

Move materials at working height
Unfortunately, we cannot always avoid the need to
lift heavy goods. Quite often it is necessary to
raise loads so that they can be machined or
assembled. In such cases we have to see that
materials are moved through the production cycle
at working height. This minimises the time and
energy lost in raising and lowering.
One possibility is to instal' a suspended or floor-
mounted transport system of appropriate height,
where heavy loads are moved manually or by
gravity between work-stations (figure 43 i. Another
solution is to employ mobile work-stands
specially designed trolleys and manually moved
along the production area. Correct height of the
trolley and provision of a rotatable top make it a
good substitute for a stationary work-stand. It can
be moved to different machines or work areas.
This means that parts do not have to be brought to
the product
the product moves to the parts.
This system helps:
to improve the efficiency of materials handling
; to have greater flexibility in layout and
product flow ;
to reduce the risk of accidents.