Working in a warehouse can be dangerous and difficult. That’s why Crown Equipment Corporation designed a forklift with more ergonomic features to prevent injuries for warehouse workers. The company has received awards for its design. Take a look at the new Crown SC 6000 series forklift, and read what businesses are saying about this innovative product design.
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Situation: Crown Equipment Receives 2016 Excellence in Ergonomics Award
Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the largest material handling companies in the world, and it has a reputation for award-winning products. The company’s headquarters are in Ohio, but it has regional operations in China, Australia, Germany, and Singapore. Crown distributes its forklifts around the world.
In 2016, the Fork Lift Association (FLT) presented Crown with the Excellence in Ergonomics award for its Crown SC 6000 series of electric counterbalanced forklifts. FLT gives awards to companies that show superior performance and innovation in designing products for the material handling industry. The Excellence in Ergonomics award is one of the most prestigious a company can receive in the United Kingdom.
Approach: Crown SC 6000 Design
The director of marketing product management at Crown Equipment, Andy Smith, stated that it was an honor to receive this respected design award from the FLT. In his speech, Mr. Smith stated, “Ergonomic features, such as the low step height of nearly 15 inches and generous head clearance, make it much easier for the operator to get on and off the truck. Every Crown forklift is designed to help enhance operator comfort, safety, and productivity.”
The Crown SC 6000 has several new features that improve its performance, including new soft and hard cab options. The forklift’s rugged design and clear view doors protect the driver while improving visibility. Workers can use the forklift indoors or outdoors because of its elastic tires and steel construction. All of these features, combined with a comfortable seat and ergonomic design, are why the Crown SC 6000 received the Excellence in Ergonomics award.
Following is a more complete list of features on the Crown SC 6000 forklift:
- Three-quarter-inch steel plate and l-beam rails to help the forklift maintain its form
- Soft and hard cabin options to suit a variety of material handling environments
- Powerful Crown-engineered drive units and alternating current (AC) motors that can support between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds of cargo
- Low step height and 15-inch operator head clearance
Impact and Advantage
Nearly 100,000 workers are injured on forklifts each year in the United States. The injuries result from a range of issues, such as poor training, improper use, and repetitive stress. Crown Equipment’s Crown SC 6000 forklift makes forklift operation easier and more comfortable. This could potentially reduce the amount of injuries that occur every year.
Other forklift companies will likely draw from the designs of Crown Equipment to improve ergonomics on their own forklifts and material handling machinery. Crown Equipment will continue to strive to be a leader in the forklift industry and improve material handler safety and comfort.[/show_to]
