The assembly line must feed motorcycle motors into the frame continuously, in step with the line's pace. The motors are heavy and bulky, so even two workers lifting together struggle to align the bolt holes; repeating the motion all shift strains shoulders and slows the line's rhythm. Floor space on the line is also tight, leaving no room for floor-standing equipment.
FullSharp built a 5T rail frame running along the line and carrying a Knight Global 200 kg air balancer. The air balancer holds the motor floating at the right height, so the worker only needs a light push to align it into position. The load rests on air pressure, so the hands bear almost no force.
A 5T rail frame carrying a Knight Global 200 kg air balancer at the motorcycle motor assembly stage.
The motor is always ready at hand, so each station's assembly time no longer stretches out.
Air pressure carries the motor's weight; workers only guide direction and align the bolt holes.
The frame and rail sit overhead, keeping the walkways and work area beneath the line unchanged.
FullSharp surveys the line's pace, the motor's weight and shape, and the worker's operating height to select the air balancer's stroke and the rail layout. We build a gripping tool matched to the part's exact grip points and run a trial on the line. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.