FlexArm B-33-RG Balance Arm has helped Petty Welding decrease repetitive motion pain and injuries caused by angle grinders. Read about their story and experience using the FlexArm
Flex Machine Tools is excited to introduce a new offering to its line of ergonomic balance arms: the FlexArm B-33.
Handheld grinders are powerful tools used in just about every metalworking environment. It is cumbersome and tiring work that puts considerable strain on the user. In a time where companies cannot afford lost time due to injuries, ergonomic solutions are now more important than ever.
See the B-19 in action! The arm counterbalances the weight of the grinder while the rotational gimbal allows the operator to keep a full range of motion.
The B-19-RG if a very versatile tool in our ergonomic arsenal. See how it can even be fitted to counterbalance multiple tools.
See how you can use the B-19 arm to counterbalance a 10 lb. tool. The tool is being used in a top-down fashion and needed the ability to move side to side.
See how this simple ergonomic solution prevents operator fatigue and repetitive motion injuries.
See how this FlexArm counterbalances a crimping tool while still allowing the operator to reach every spot within their workspace.
See how this FlexArm counterbalancing solution reduces fatigue by taking the 10-pound Atlas Copco grinder out of the operator's hands.
See how this arm keeps operators safe by counterbalancing both a 10-pound grinder and a 3-pound deburring tool.
See how this customer is turning a two-man operation into a one-man operation with the FlexArm Ergonomic Arm.
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A customer was looking for a counterbalancing solution that would allow them to comfortably operate a 10-pound Chicago Pneumatic grinder. We paired it with the standard B-19-RG arm and the Rotational Gimbal 101100 (fits tools with tool body between Ø2.63″-3.625″). The arm allows
Check out this Ergonomic Solution where the FlexArm will be counterbalancing a Milwaukee Band Saw for easier operation in the manufacturing process.
See how the FlexArm B-19-RG torque reaction arm counterbalances an air rammer tool while giving the operator complete range of motion.
See how we customized one of our standard B-19 pneumatic counterbalance arms to extend the reach and height for our customer to horizontally use an inline tool.