Why invest in manual liquid and powder handling systems?
In the pharmaceutical and food industries, it’s often necessary to transport powders, granules, and other forms of bulk material in buckets or small drums from one location to another – and then transfer them into other containers. The same goes for liquids in canisters.
However, there is often a reluctance to invest in lifting hoists because of the perceived need for complex electrical solutions. This is very understandable, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises where a large electrical solution can be intimidating for several reasons:
- The expense of upgrading an existing electrical infrastructure.
- The complexity of not always having the right expertise in-house.
- The fear of reduced productivity during the transition.
- Environmental concerns if your company is also invested in reducing its carbon footprint.
At Hovmand, we believe in intuitive processes during operation. Instead of carrying out the entire process electronically using large and complicated solutions, we believe that simpler needs (such as tilting or container switch-overs) should be possible to carry out manually and more cost-effectively.
Benefits of manually handling powder and liquid with a Hovmand lifter
Hovmand lifters are modular, which means they can be customised to fit your specific needs. They are also designed to be precise and accurate, minimising physical strain on the operator. Here are some of the benefits of manually handling powder and liquid with a Hovmand lifter:
1. One single person can execute these tasks effortlessly and efficiently without endangering their health – irrespective of the weight of a container.
2. Precision and accuracy is very easy. Hovmand lifters make it safe and simple to lift, tilt, and fill the contents of heavy canisters.
3. Hovmand offers online consulting, so you can get all the help you need with configuring your lifting solution.
Hovmand as your main liquid handling and filling system
If you’re looking to upgrade your liquid handling lab equipment, our mobile canister transferring aid makes this incredibly easy. Not only does it bring benefits in terms of occupational health and safety for employees, it also helps in terms of productivity:
1. As you can see in the upper picture, canisters are safely attached to the carrying handle by means of a hook jig and securely fixed by a lock, as well as two supporting arms.
2. You can also tilt the canisters sideways with the help of a manually operated rotating device. This results in a very cost-effective filling process, as it enables precise transfer into another container.
3. Now, imagine how this aid can speed up your production in various ways.
To sum up, while the manual tilting unit assists with the precise handling of drums and buckets, the mobile canister filling aid facilitates the transport and transfer of canisters. In this way, you can both fill, lift, and transport the canisters without any complexity or physical stain.
Finally, it’s no secret that our liquid filling system assists in more than one kind of specialised handling and transport of liquid. Therefore, we’ve made the video below to inspire you in your own processes:
We are always happy to help you build a lifter that is precisely tailored to your needs and preferences. If you need any assistance in constructing your lifter, we welcome you to book a meeting with us.
Impact 130 – perfect for heavier loads
Are your employees lifting heavier canisters or need to lift loads more frequently?
With a high lifting capacity of 130 kg, Impact 130 is suitable for lifting heavier loads such as crates, boxes, sacks, Euro stacking containers, reels, buckets, jerrycans, etc.
Impact 90 – for a fast paced environment
Are your employees lifting smaller loads, but in a fast-paced environment?
Our Impact 90 model has a lower lifting capacity of 90 kg and is perfect for lifting lighter loads quickly, such as crates, boxes, smaller buckets and drums, etc.
Cost-effective equipment for handling and transferring powder
During the production process, powders and granules are often transported from the warehouse to the production floor in buckets or small drums and then filled into other containers.
Hovmand lifters are a safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods for handling buckets and small drums of powder. Being mobile and portable, they are also ideal for use in a variety of production environments.
The following features make Hovmand lifters ideal for handling powder:
A strap to clamp the container, which operates like a car belt and can be tightened tightly. When the strap is released, it rolls back up automatically.
Two load-bearing rollers that are pressed against the container to secure it against falling down.
A manually operated turning device, which enables the containers to be tilted sideways to precisely fill the contents into other containers. Targeted filling speeds up the processes in production.
Note that we provide both host lifts with electric grippers, but also simpler, less expensive tools such as the crane arm, which can be equipped with different slings, ropes or straps for handling buckets and other containers.
Below you can see how easy it is to handle and transport buckets and small drums with powder, when you have found the right configuration:
Impact 130 – ideal for lighter loads of powder
Impact 130 has a lifting capacity of 130 kg and has a manually operated turning device, which allows you to tilt containers sideways to precisely fill the contents into other containers.
Impact 200 – for the heavier loads of powder
With a lifting capacity of 200 kg, Impact 200 is ideal for handling heavier loads of powder.
It also has a number of features such as variable lifting speed, which allows you to control the flow of powder and prevent it from dispersing into the air.
To learn more about our liquid and powder solutions for easy transport and precise filling, click the link below.