Vacuum Tube Lifter JumboFlex Allows for Fast Handling of Packages in a Postal Freight Center

Type of handling: Manual handling
Sector: Logistics
Component: Cardboard box

With its two corporate brands, "Deutsche Post" and "DHL", Deutsche Post DHL is the number one postal and logistics group in the world. Their various divisions (letter, express, global forwarding/freight, and supply chain management) allow the group to provide both user-friendly standard products, as well as customized, innovative ones – from dialog marketing to the industrial supply chain.

At their package center in Eutingen im Gäu, Germany, packages from the immediate and surrounding areas are received and redistributed. The incoming packages are taken from the parcel truck and placed on fully automated roller belts. After that, an automatic distribution line is used to assign the packages to the respective postal code areas. Removing the packages from the parcel truck and placing them onto the belts of the distribution line must be performed by hand. Over time, the number of packages that are handled can make this an enormously strenuous task, especially if the packages are heavy. It should also be noted that this work is sometimes performed by female employees. For this reason, the company decided to purchase a handling system to help with the lifting. The subject of work safety also played an important role in deciding which lifting aid to buy. This issue is becoming more and more important in the field of logistics.

The German Post decided to purchase a vacuum tube lifter from Schmalz. The vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex 35 makes it possible to handle packages quickly and efficiently. The double suction pad that is installed is especially suited for packages and cardboard boxes, because it can easily lift glued, clamped, strapped and open cardboard boxes and packages.

The vacuum tube lifter's optimal suction effect keeps the employees safe at all times. Its ergonomic, single-hand operation makes this vacuum tube lifter ideal for frequent and fast movement of light goods weighing up to 35 kg. The vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex makes the work easier to do, is well received by employees, and helps to spur their motivation. The column-mounted slewing crane SK is extremely easy to move, which helps you to work faster with the system. It also means that you will be able assign women to handle heavy packages in the future.

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