Are industrial manipulators worth the cost for your operation? High-quality industrial equipment is expensive. Upgrading material handling systems often comes as an investment. Don’t talk yourself out of purchasing a heavy duty industrial manipulator because of the cost. You need to look at its value and potential return on investment (ROI). But, you need to consider a number of things when determining ROI.
The cost of your space
By mechanizing your space, you greatly increase your use of the space. This allows you to receive, store, and ship substantially more goods.
The cost of labor
Using manipulators will increase productivity exponentially. An hour-long task may suddenly finish in half the time compared to normal. Just imagine loading eighty barrels in an hour as opposed to forty.
The cost of damaged materials
It’s not uncommon for a worker to try and take on more than they can handle, especially when it comes to lifting or moving products. This can result in products being dropped and damaged.
The cost of workplace injuries
Obviously, if an employee is injured, a variety of costs typically come with the injury. However, employee confidence and morale come at a cost from accidents as well. When an employee worries about becoming injured because they don’t have the best available equipment, it hurts morale and productivity.
At TDA Buddy in Kalamazoo, we are the industry leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing manipulator systems that are used in hundreds of different applications. We have built thousands of ergonomic manipulator systems for some of the world’s largest manufactures in dozens of different industries. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our products please email, call, or stop into our facility today. We’d love to discuss ROI and determine if TDA Buddy is right for you!
