Employees lowering a parcel from above shoulder height manually risk injury, and yet loading or unloading a single 40’ container means this task is performed on average 1,000 times. Stooping to lift and twisting when lifting are equally hazardous. Moving through angles of -30°/+30°, the new articulating conveyor extension from Caljan not only reduces the risk of injury significantly — it improves efficiency. Working in the loading bay is physically demanding. An employee working in a 3-man team can move up to 26 tons during a shift when loading/unloading loose-loaded goods, such as parcels and tires, from a container or truck. A Caljan Telescopic Conveyor fitted with an articulating extension reaches up to the very top of the container, so parcels at a height of more than 6 ft can be eased onto the conveyor with little effort. Similarly, parcels at floor level can easily be drawn onto the belt and conveyed into the facility.   The articulating extension, called a DroopSnoot, is an independent unit that can be added to any telescopic conveyor in the Caljan Performer range. Optimize the work environment The DroopSnoot is a 59” articulating section mounted at the front of the telescopic conveyor, thus extending its operating range. Using an intuitive smartpad on either side of the conveyor, the operator can elevate or lower the DroopSnoot to the appropriate position in any vehicle, enabling loose-loaded goods to be loaded/unloaded efficiently and ergonomically. "The DroopSnoot unit is fitted with a custom-made high-grip belt. When the conveyor is in position, the goods can be eased onto the belt with almost no effort. The belt grips the item and draws it onto the conveyor. The high-grip feature of the belt ensures that the item remains in place as the belt moves — regardless of the DroopSnoot’s position," […]