Flex Material Handling Products Eliminate Operator Fatigue

Flex Machine Tools is demonstrating tapping, drilling, balancing and material handling products. This includes the FlexArm REM-24D electronic tapping arm, containing a multi-position head that is said to enable quick switches between vertical and horizontal tapping. Tailored to produce accurate tapped holes while minimizing the risk of tap breakage, the REM-24D tapping arm has a maximum reach of up to 70" (1,778 mm) and is designed for taps up to 7/8" (22 mm).

The FlexArm Mag Drill Arm simplifies magnetic drilling while reducing operator fatigue and increasing safety and efficiency. The Mag Drill Arm can offset the drill’s weight by effectively reducing up to 75 lbs. (34 kg) of strain on an operator’s body. The arm is said to provide a working range of up to 100" (2,540 mm) of horizontal reach and 52" (1,320 mm) of vertical stroke, which can result in precision and versatility across a broad range of drilling operations.

Flex is also displaying its B-33-RG Balance Arm for handheld grinders, designed to fit the specific grinder make and model, as well as eliminate fatigue and repetitive motion injuries when grinding. The Balance Arm can offer full range of motion similar to natural movements, and is also said to extend the life of the grinding tool and abrasive product. The B-33-RG has a counterbalance capacity of 1-25 lbs., a reach range of 1"-72" and 90 psi air pressure.

Additionally, Flex is demonstrating its FlexArm Part Manipulator, a material handling solution designed to optimize productivity and enhance safety. The FlexArm Part Manipulator can position parts, unload tools and hold workpieces. The tool is engineered to function in cramped workspaces where simple overhead cranes are not possible.