Ergonomic Partners

Getting the grip right on the first try isn't luck — it's custom-machined alignment.

This lift assist tool handles two different-sized wheel assemblies on the same automotive line. Two dedicated sets of precision guides match each bolt-hole pattern exactly. Jaws out for large. Jaws in for small. Integrated with a Gorbel Easy Arm.

- Reversible Jaws In/Out: One tool switches between outer and inner grip to cover both drum sizes.
- Dedicated Alignment Guides: Two sets, one per bolt pattern — the tool seats correctly on every pick without operator correction.
- Float Mode: Tap to activate, move with one finger — zero strain through the full pick-and-place cycle.
- Gripper Safety Circuit: Power cuts to the handle the moment the part is lifted — mid-air release is not possible.
- 160 lb. Capacity: Custom-engineered and fabricated in-house.

Watch the full demonstration: https://www.ergonomicpartners.com/pneumatic-and-mechanical-gripper-tools-videos

Non-tempered glass doesn't forgive a bad grip.

In automotive assembly, workers were manually positioning large glass panels by hand — fragile material, tight placement tolerances, and real injury risk built into every cycle. We engineered this custom vacuum grip and pitch tool to take that risk off the floor.

- Floating Handle Design: Isolates operator motion from the load, keeping the glass steady while the operator guides it precisely into position.
- Momentary Pitch Control: Tilts the panel to the exact seating angle without repositioning the hoist — one hand, one motion.
- Float Mode: Allows micro-adjustments in any direction for final placement of delicate glass without fighting the system.
- Gripper Safety Circuit: Custom-engineered anti-drop protection prevents the panel from releasing mid-air — even with non-tempered glass this fragile.
- Gorbel Easy Arm Integration: Suspends the tool with full articulating reach, giving operators fatigue-free control across the assembly station.

See the full demonstration here: https://www.ergonomicpartners.com/vacuum-gripper-tools-videos