Most Parcel Carriers operate loose loaded containers and trailers for transportation between Sorting Terminals. Irrespective of if the terminal is fully automated or not the parcels being sorted must be manually unloaded from the containers into the terminal and then after sortation, manually loaded back into the containers to leave the terminal.

Loading and unloading containers or trailers is one of the more physically demanding jobs at a Parcel Carrier Terminal.

Vaculex has developed a lifting solution which minimizes the strain to the operators, increases the productivity and also enhances worker satisfaction. The solution, Vaculex ParceLift, is assembled onto the telescopic conveyors which are often already installed at Parcel Carriers operating with loose loaded parcels.

Several Parcel Carriers rely on the Vaculex ParceLift to create a healthy and attractive working environment for the operators working with loading and unloading containers and trailers.

Manual sorting of parcels is usually between cages, pallets and conveyors. Unloading cages involve bad working postures with risk for back pain or injuries when lifting parcels from low level into a cage. Frequent twisting of the lower back when lifting parcels from the cage or pallet to the conveyor increases the risk for back injuries.

With Vaculex solutions for sorting Parcels between Cages, Pallets and Conveyors the weight of the parcels is fully supported by the vacuum lifter. The risk for injuries reduces dramatically.

Products being used:
► Vaculex TP
► Bridge Crane

The operator also has the possibility to only use one hand for lifting, which makes the other available for example to use a bar code reader, picking small parcels or envelopes or just for the possibility to change hand for controlling the lifter.

When filling cages or building up parcels on pallets the Vaculex TP lifter eases the work with positioning of the parcels by leaving one hand available for help.