Aluminum Smelter Crane Cab Seats
Back injuries from a constant vertical impact
Problem
Back injuries from constant vertical pounding from severe vertical impact during aluminum pot breaking. Resulting in workers unable to continue machine operation.
Issue
A wide diversity in physical attributes of the crew
Electrical maintenance accessibility required – the ability to remove the seat within 1 minute





Solution
Developed a custom seat with replaceable inserts / bolsters enabling custom fit for each worker and body size.
Result
Safer machine operation – less trigger for potential injury and complete crane fleet replacement program over time.



